Student homes in Cardiff Bay, Cardiff

Cardiff Student Accommodation 

About Cardiff 

As the capital city of Wales, Cardiff is bound to offer an abundance of opportunities for students who choose to call the city home. Both Cardiff University and Cardiff Metropolitan University are prestigious institutions with a heavy student population, meaning the capital's friendly community benefits from a large dose of vibrant student spirit. To top it all off, Cardiff is considered one of the friendliest and most affordable places to live as a student - which is a huge bonus.

Student Housing Cardiff

Student accommodation in Cardiff can be found right across the city. Just north of the city centre, Cathays is always an excellent spot to start your search for a property. Well served by public transport links and a close neighbour to Cardiff University, this district is always a go-to for university students.

Other vibrant student areas include Roath and Heath, which are just a short walk from both universities in the city. Plus, these neighbourhoods are dotted with an impressive array of independent shops, sought-after eateries and popular student drinking spots.

At UniHomes, we have a selection of high quality student houses and flats for you to choose from so you can choose to live in either a small or large group. All houses are fully equipped with everything you need to enjoy your time at uni with great bedrooms, perfect study spaces and somewhere for you to socialise with your housemates and friends.

Being a Student in Cardiff

Home to an energetic city centre, Cardiff's students are bound to stay busy. This thriving city is loaded with culture, with Cardiff Castle, Castell Coch, Cardiff Bay and the National Museum offering an abundance of gems to discover. Plus, the food scene and impressive shopping centres are certainly worth exploring.

If you're looking for the nightlife, Pryzm is the place to go. This super-club is only a stone's throw from Cardiff University's campus and is the biggest club in the city. If you fancy some pre drinks first, Metros is legendary for its cheap and friendly booze - not to mention the buzzing music options.

Home to a huge variety of cuisine, foodies can rejoice in Cardiff. Wiwo was voted the best takeaway in Cardiff a few years ago, and it's ideal for dining on a budget. If you're looking for some more adventure, Irie Shack offers Caribbean food with delicious 2-4-1 cocktails (what more could you want?!).

Any sports fans out there? Cardiff, is a hotbed of winning sports teams. There's nothing quite like a match day in this wonderful city, and Cardiff Millennium Stadium is well known for hosting some epic sporting ventures. Most recently, a UEFA Champions League Final and several Rugby World Cup games called the city home.

Cardiff University Accommodation

Students studying at Cardiff University are spoilt for choice when it comes to accommodation options. The areas surrounding Heath Park or Cathays Campus are littered with fantastic student homes - we recommend looking for options close to where your lectures will be. Either way, the spacious Bute Park makes for an impressive green space to take a stroll between lectures.

Cardiff Metropolitan University Accommodation

Cardiff Metropolitan University is surrounded by a bunch of parkland, which makes campus a glorious place to study during the summer months. If you're looking for a home in the middle of the city's hustle and bustle, Cardiff city centre is the place to be. Alternatively, Canton is slightly more residential and is excellent for larger homes.

Why UniHomes?

UniHomes showcase the very best student houses in Cardiff, catering to all groups of university students. Plus, UniHomes properties are all-inclusive, so the price you see is the price you'll pay. We cover your electricity, gas, water, broadband and TV licence, which means you'll have one less thing to worry about while you study.