Balliol College, Oxford

Balliol and St John's Guest Rooms

There is a reciprocal arrangement between Balliol College and its sister college in Cambridge, St John's, whereby junior members from either college are permitted the use of a guest room in the other college for a fee. 

Applying for a guest room in Balliol College, Oxford

Please contact the Head Porter well in advance of your planned visit if you wish to apply for a guest room. Guest rooms are usually available only during full term, and not for more than three nights.

Food

If necessary, a member of the JCR Committee can take a visitor into Hall and supply any information required. Breakfast will be available in the JCR Pantry and lunch and dinner will be available in the JCR Pantry or in Hall. You will need to pay for all your meals in cash.

Payment

St John’s College students will be expected to pay for their accommodation when they collect their key at Balliol College Porters' Lodge.

Contact

Applying for a guest room in St John's College, Cambridge

Please contact the Accommodation Officer well in advance of your planned visit if you wish to apply for a guest room.  Guest rooms are usually available only during full term and during long vacation residence, and not for more than three nights.

Food

If necessary, a member of the JCR Committee can take a visitor into Hall and supply any information required. Breakfast and lunch will be available on weekdays for a visitor, if advance notice is given.

Payment

Payment: is made on arrival using card (except AMEX) or cheque.Contact