Hobart accommodation

As a student living in Hobart, you’ll have the chance to live right in the heart of the action. Apply for accommodation today.

Hytten Hall, which incorporates Hobart Apartments, offers all the conveniences and attractions of inner-city living. A mix of self-contained studios and shared apartments, they're a short walk to our city campuses.

Christ College and St John Fisher are our residentual colleges based at our Sandy Bay campus. Each offer a combination of single rooms, mult-bedroom apartments, and shared facilities.

A quick glance at our Hobart accommodation

 University ApartmentsChrist
College
John Fisher CollegeJane Franklin HallHobart ApartmentsHytten Hall
Weekly Costs$303*$213-$303*$294*$522*$320*$350-$381*
LocationSandy BaySandy BaySandy BaySouth HobartHobart CBDHobart CBD
Single room   
Double room
(single capacity)
     
Twin-share room     
Single room in multi-bedroom apartment  
Studio (ensuite room)   
Catering included in
weekly cost
     

*Costs listed are per week for 2025 and are subject to change and NRAS eligibility.

More about on-site amenities and services

Kitchen and cooking facilities

Units, apartments and flats each have shared kitchens, so you can show off your cooking skills to your housemates. If you're living in a college, communal kitchens at each residence are available.

Common rooms

Common rooms are used for activities like study groups, meetings and social gatherings and vary across our locations. Facilities include vending machines, games, BBQs, and TVs.

Laundry and cleaning

Laundry facilities including washing machines and dryers are available for use. You will need to provide your own washing powder.

Bike Storage

Secure bike storage facilities are available free of charge. As storage locations and facilities vary, please contact our friendly team for more information about the accommodation you're applying for.

Internet and utilities

Our accommodation includes all essential utilties such as electricity, heating, water and maintenance. Free Wi-Fi is accessible in your room and most other areas.

Mail

The way mail works varies across each accommodation site. You may have access to your own letterbox or receive an email when letters and parcels arrive for you to collect from the front office.

UniHopper bus servicing Hobart and Sandy Bay
Free UniHopper bus servicing Hobart and Sandy Bay

UniHopper shuttle service

We operate a free shuttle service for staff and student that operates between our Hobart accommodation and campuses.

View the UniHopper timetable
Find out more about public transport at Metro Tasmania

Need financial support?

You'll automatically receive the financial support you're eligible for to help with relocating and living costs through our Support to Study Scholarships.

"Moving down here was one of the best decisions I've ever made... Hobart is an amazing city," says Kat who moved from Sydney with a scholarship.

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How to apply

Applying for accommodation is easy and can be done online. To get started, register for an account and then follow the steps on the online form.

Our residents are required to reapply every year. However, if you want to keep your room, we'll always do our best to accommodate that.

Start your application

Casual and short stays

Over summer, many of our residents return home to spend time with their friends and family. They might also use the break to travel around our island. This flexibility allows for casual bookings by individuals, groups and industry. We have a range of options, from single rooms to entire lodges.

More about short stays