Relocation Accommodation in Bristol for New Starters
Relocation accommodation done properly – a Bristol home, run by Bristol people, for your new hire’s first weeks in the city. Proper job.
Temporary Weekday Homes for New Hires in Bristol
From Bristol’s historic Old City to well-connected Brislington and Knowle
Take the Accommodation Problem Off Your Desk
You’ve placed the perfect candidate. They’re relocating to Bristol. Now they need somewhere to actually live while they flat-hunt – and that’s where we come in.
Bristol Stays offers three fully furnished homes across the city, available for weekday stays, weekly lets, and longer relocation packages. We work directly with recruitment agencies and HR teams. Pay at booking, confirmation the same day – your placement is sorted and your new hire will thank you for it.
Perfect for:
- New starters relocating from outside Bristol
- Candidates who need a few weeks before permanent accommodation is ready
- Groups of new hires joining the same employer at the same time
- Solo professionals who need a comfortable, quiet base while they search
Three Properties, Three Different Needs
Temporary furnished self-catering accommodation from less than £40 per head per night
The Right Size for Every New Starter
Our three properties suit different relocation scenarios – a solo new hire, a small contractor team, or a group onboarding together. All are fully furnished, all include fast broadband and fully equipped kitchens, and all are available to book direct with flexible terms. Our perfect trio are within close proximity to:
- Bristol Temple Meads Station
- Business districts at Temple Quarter, Redcliffe & Paintworks
- Popular training centres including Engineers’ House, Armada House, Global Knowledge, Weston College’s Bristol Training Institute, and the Paintworks
- Public transport links and major routes including the A37 and A4
Red Lion's Hill Den – Knowle Studio – solo or twin, BS4
Self-catering accommodation from less than £40 per head per night
A Self-Contained Base to Come Home to
1 bedroom, super king or twin configuration, parking for 2 cars, on a direct bus route to the city centre. 2 miles from Bristol Temple Meads.
Ideal for a solo new starter or a pair who need their own space to decompress after a big move.
- Superfast broadband
- Fully equipped kitchen – prepare meals to suit your schedule
- Bathroom with toilet and walk-in shower
- Separate private entrance
- Comfortable living area – relax after a long day on site or in training
- 2 parking spaces – and on-street parking nearby for larger vehicles
Brislington Townhouse – up to 7 guests, BS4
More than a place to sleep — a space where teams connect, plan, and grow
Space for Every Member of the Team
5 bedrooms, 7 individual beds, 2 private parking spaces, on the A4 with frequent buses to the centre. 1.8 miles from Bristol Temple Meads.
The right fit for a contractor team or a small group of new starters who each need their own bed and their own space – without hotel prices.
- Superfast broadband
- Fully equipped kitchen – prepare meals to suit your schedule
- Comfortable living area – relax after a long day on site or in training
- 2 parking spaces – and on-street parking and carparks nearby for larger vehicles
Old City Townhouse – up to 12 Guests, BS1
Turn Your Business Stay into a Team-Building Opportunity
Strengthen Working Relationships Through Comfortable Shared Accommodation
6 bedrooms, 10 singles or 5 doubles plus a bunk room, right in the heart of Bristol’s Old City. 0.1 miles from everything.
For larger onboarding cohorts, executive hires, or teams who want to be in the centre of the city from day one – steps from Temple Meads, the waterfront, and Bristol’s best restaurants. Great for:
- Larger onboarding cohorts starting together
- Executive hires who want a city-centre base
- Contractor teams on a Bristol project
- Groups where everyone needs their own space
Why Agencies and HR Teams Choose Bristol Stays
Why Choose a Local Independent Over a National Provider?
The serviced accommodation market in Bristol is dominated by national platforms and large operators. They offer scale, but scale comes with trade-offs – call centres instead of conversations, standardised properties instead of characterful homes, and money leaving Bristol rather than staying in it.
When you book with Bristol Stays, your spend stays local. We are a small, owner-managed operation. Our cleaner is a local Bristol family business. Our maintenance is handled by local tradespeople. The money circulates in Bristol rather than flowing to a head office elsewhere.
For organisations with ethical supply chain commitments – increasingly a board-level concern rather than a tick-box exercise – choosing verified local independents over anonymous national platforms is a straightforward, auditable decision. Bristol Stays is run by the founders of TISCreport – the world’s largest Transparency in Supply Chains register. We understand ethical supply chains better than most, and we can back it up.
Ready to make Relocation easy?
Give your people a fantastic base to soak up the city after-hours and save money
Tell us what you need – how many people, how long, and when – and we will come back to you the same day with availability and a clear quote. Pay at booking, confirmation straight away, your placement is sorted.
📞 Talk to us today about availability, company billing, and longer-term relocation arrangements.
Call or Whatsapp Jaya or Stuart: 07356 252151
Frequently Asked Questions from Agencies and HR Teams
Can you accommodate a team of new starters joining at the same time?
Yes. Our Brislington Townhouse sleeps up to 7 with individual beds, and our Old City Townhouse sleeps up to 12. Both are well suited to small onboarding cohorts or contractor teams working on a Bristol project.
Do new starters have to leave at weekends?
Most don’t need to stay at weekends – they’re typically still based elsewhere while they search for a permanent home in Bristol, so heading back on Fridays and returning Monday makes perfect sense. Our weekday pricing reflects that, so they’re not paying for nights they won’t use. If a weekend stay is occasionally needed, just ask when you enquire and we’ll check availability.
How long can a new starter stay while they flat-hunt in Bristol?
As long as they need, subject to availability. Most relocation stays run between two and eight weeks. We can extend week by week with no penalty, which takes the pressure off while your candidate searches for permanent accommodation in Bristol.
How does payment work?
We take full payment at the point of booking. For weekday stays – our standard offer – that means paying for the week’s nights upfront when you confirm. For longer relocation packages of a month or more, we can discuss staged weekly payments in advance. Either way it is clean and straightforward with no end-of-month billing cycles.
What is included in the weekly rate?
Everything. All bills, utilities, fast broadband, fully equipped kitchen, linen and towels, and a weekly clean. Your new hire moves in with a suitcase and nothing else. Standard fair use terms apply.
Are you on Airbnb or Booking.com?
Yes, and you can see reviews for all our properties on those and other platforms. But booking direct with us means no platform fees, better communication, and the flexibility to extend or adjust your stay without going through a third party. Call or email us directly for the best outcome.
Is there parking?
The Knowle Studio has parking for 2 cars and the Brislington Townhouse has 2 private off-street spaces. The Old City Townhouse has no on-site parking, but there are public car parks within a short walk. The Old City is also the most walkable location in the portfolio.
Can we be invoiced as a company?
Get in touch and we will talk through what works for both sides. We are a small independent operation and prefer to keep billing simple, but we are happy to discuss arrangements for agencies placing candidates regularly.