Victoria House

Our oldest hall Victoria House offers the benefits of city living along with an outdoor grassed courtyard and surrounding gardens to enjoy.

Catered hall

Meals served in a communal dining room.

Walking time to campuses

Kelburn—5 minutes
Pipitea—20 minutes
Te Aro—15 minutes

Housing style

140 single rooms
40 twin-share places
2 premium rooms

Single bedroom in Victoria House. There is a single bed and a desk with a bookshelf. Two students share a light hearted converstion.

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Victoria House opened in 1907 and is our longest established hall of residence. It was also the second hall of residence set up for women students in New Zealand.

Made up of multi-story buildings with single and twin-share bedrooms, Victoria House’s inner-city location offers the benefits of city living with a chance to relax in its outdoor grassed courtyard and surrounding gardens. Throughout the year, you’ll have the opportunity to get involved and meet lots of people at the many inter-hall events—sports events, quiz nights, talent quest, film festival screening, and inter-floor activities.

About the hall

  • Victoria House is operated by a not-for-profit trust.
  • Popular with first-year students and returning Victoria House residents.
  • Single and twin-share bedrooms are fully furnished and heated. See the list of items provided in the Victoria House Residents Handbook.
  • All floors include a kitchenette.
  • Bathrooms are all-gender.
  • There are two pianos (one in the music room and the other in the dining room), a workshop and project room, three TV lounges, and two large study lounges.
  • The communal dining room serves three meals a day, with hot vegetarian and meat options available at lunch and dinner. Special dietary options are also offered. Packed lunches and late dinners can be arranged.
  • You can request to live on an alcohol-free floor.
  • 24/7 camera surveillance and swipe card access is required to enter the building.
  • Wi-Fi is available.
  • Washing machines and dryers free of charge.
  • Senior manager lives on site.
  • Some facilities are suitable for students with disabilities.

Fees

Per academic year (39 weeks) Per week

Single room

$22,308

 $572
Twin-share room $15,600 $400

The 2026 fees quoted for Victoria House include food, electricity, heating, and internet, and are subject to change. The rate will be confirmed when you receive your offer.

One trimester only contracts may incur an additional fee of 10 percent.

Find out when you need to pay accommodation fees and other charges.

Supporting residents

We prioritise the wellbeing and safety of our resident community—with staff and students working together to ensure our halls are an enjoyable place to live.

Support available

Our commitment to pastoral care

The University has structures and processes in place to ensure students living in our halls experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.

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Hall videos

A small courtyard at Victoria House.
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Overall
An occupied room with a single bed and desk as well as a fish tank.
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360 single bedroom (occupied)
A panoramic image of a common area in Victoria House that also looks out into a courtyard.
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360 common area

Visit our halls

Contact the hall directly to make an appointment to visit. If you wish to see more than one hall on the same day, make sure you allow at least 30–40 minutes to cover the tour and the time to travel to the next hall. You can book a hall tour during school holidays.

Book a tour of Victoria House