The bus is a private coach from Campus Way at Brayford (google maps LN6 7WA), up to Riseholme about 6 times a day. The best private accommodation nearest to this bus stop is Hayes Wharf (just over the bridge - 2 mins walk away), other accommodation is a similar distance, no more than 5 minutes away, the Pavillions, and the Junxion is a little further out. Otherwise, renting somewhere private mightn't be a bad idea, a lot cheaper (I paid £56 a week including bills in 2nd year shared house, compared with over £100 a week I think they want for the flats).