Long stay accommodation in Sheffield

Looking for a long stay hotel in Sheffield? Welcome to Jonas Hotel.

Somewhere between a hotel and a flat, there’s a gap. It’s too long to pay hotel rates every night, too short to sign a lease, and too much hassle to trust an Airbnb for two months, and that’s exactly where Jonas fits.

Our Stay a While packages are built for people who need somewhere comfortable to actually live in Sheffield for a while, not just pass through. Whether you’re on a work contract, a university placement, or just in that awkward in-between moment, you’re welcome here from 7 nights up to 6 months.

What’s a Stay a While package?

It’s simple. Stay for 7 nights or more, and you’re a Stay a While guest. Stay for less, and you’re a hotel guest. The rooms are the same, the difference is that longer stays come with lower rates, kitchen access, and a setup that actually works for day-to-day living rather than just a night’s kip.

No lease. No letting agent. No unexpected fees. Just a good room, a decent community, and a complimentary coffee and pastry every morning to get you going.

Who actually stays here?

All sorts, honestly. That’s kind of the point.

Contractors and professionals on fixed-term placements are regulars. Sheffield pulls in a lot of project-based work, construction, engineering, healthcare, and the public sector, and finding somewhere reliable for a few weeks or months that isn’t eye-wateringly expensive is harder than it should be. That’s what we’re here for.

Students and visiting academics make up a big chunk of the community, too. Postgraduate researchers, visiting lecturers, students between terms or on placements, the University of Sheffield connection means Jonas has always had a natural overlap with that world.

And then some people are just in a moment of transition. Between flats. Between jobs. Mid-move. Waiting for a tenancy to start. Jonas is a reliable, low-stress place to land while life gets itself sorted out.

The common thread isn’t the reason for being here; it’s that everyone needs a place that actually works for longer than a weekend. Not a room with a kettle and a tiny desk squeezed into the corner. Somewhere you can properly land.

What’s included

Every Stay a While room has everything you’d actually need:

• Private single-occupancy room
• Comfortable ¾ bed
• En suite shower
• Desk, wardrobe, and TV
• Complimentary coffee and pastry every morning
• Access to communal kitchens — proper ones, where you can cook real meals
• Social spaces and workspaces throughout the hotel
• Free high-speed Wi-Fi
• Smart door access

The kitchens are worth mentioning specifically. Being able to cook a proper meal after a long day makes more of a difference than you’d expect, it’s the thing guests bring up more than almost anything else.

Where is Jonas?

We’re on the edge of the University of Sheffield’s main accommodation campus, between the city centre and the Peak District. Supermarkets, gyms, bus routes, and everything you need day-to-day are all within easy reach.

Ecclesall Road, one of Sheffield’s best streets for food, coffee and a good evening out, is a short walk away. The city centre is a few minutes by bus or a 20-minute walk through Broomhill, worth it if the weather’s decent, with a few good spots to stop along the way.

For contractors working across South Yorkshire, the location gives easy access to the wider road and public transport network too.

Long Stay FAQs

• • Do I have to pay up front?

    All bookings require payment in advance of arrival. 

  • Can I stay even though I’m not a student?

    Absolutely.

  • Is breakfast included?

    Grab a brew and a pastry on us.

  • How long can I stay?

     From 7 nights up to 6 months. If you need to extend, just speak to the team.

  • Can I cook my own meals?

    Yes, the communal kitchens are fully equipped and available to all Stay a While guests.

  • What’s the difference between a hotel guest and a Stay a While guest?

    Hotel guests stay for fewer than 7 nights. Stay a While guests get single occupancy rooms, kitchen access, and lower rates, set up for longer-term living rather than a short visit.

  • Do you accept under-18s?

    No, Jonas Hotel doesn’t accept guests under 18.