Cardiff
259 Reviews by Students #4 out of 81 University locations
Absolutely can not fault Cardiff as an area, a large player on the global scene having hosted the champions league final and rugby World Cup whilst I was there, people are the nicest people in the U.K, gorgeous place to live as a student.
By member647984 On 12th May 20
Study in Cardiff
There are two universities in Cardiff, Cardiff University which is predominantly based in the city centre and Cardiff Metropolitan University which is a short bus ride from the centre.
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Cardiff University
Founded in 1883, Cardiff University has an excellent reputation for teaching and research and is one of the 24 universities in the Russell Group, which is a group representing the UK’s leading research universities. The university has over 33,000 students enrolled from 130 countries and has 95.7% of graduates entering employment, further study or both shortly after graduating.
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Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University, formerly University of Wales Institute, started life as a School of Art in 1865. Nowadays whilst still having an Art & Design Academic School, they also have faculties in Education & Social Policy, Management, Sport & Health Sciences and Technologies.
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Cardiff Student Life
Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, is a lively and student-friendly city. There is a lot on offer whether you are looking for culture, outdoor activities, shopping or a great nightlife and the city has the added bonus that almost everything is within walking distance.
Cost of Living
Accommodation costs
Student accommodation costs range from £98 - £317 per week; the average is £157 per week.
Compare the average elsewhere: Swansea: £145/week, Durham: £179/week, London: £287/week.
(prices are for all purpose-built student accommodation (both private and university-owned) over the last 12 months, as listed on StudentCrowd)
The average price for:
A cheap meal at a restaurant: £10
A pint of beer: £3.50
A regular takeout coffee: £2.90
1L of milk: £0.97
A loaf of white bread: £1.06
The cost of living is about 4% higher than in Belfast, about the same as Birmingham and about 27% lower than London.
(Source: Numbeo)
Nights Out
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Nightclubs
There is no shortage of nightclubs in Cardiff, you’ll be able to find a top night out every night of the week. Some of the most popular nightclubs are Vodka Revs, Story, Pulse and Pryzm which are all located in the city centre and have dedicated student nights with great drinks deals.
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If you want to get away from the mainstream club scene, Cardiff has you covered. The infamous Clwb Ifor Bach (Welsh Club) is known for its alternative music nights as well as live bands and DJs from international, local and emerging artists.
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Pubs
Fancy meeting some friends for a drink or two? Then there are plenty of pubs and bars to choose from. In the student area of Cathays you are spoilt for choice with student-friendly pubs such as The Woodville, Gassy’s and The Vulcan Lounge.
Public Transport
Everything is so close…
Everything is so close and within walking distance. Access to Ubers and buses are so easy for students.
Transport is good…
Cardiff is great, transport is good.
With everything being just a few minutes away…
With everything being there just a few minutes away, you don't really need to use public transport much.
Honestly never needed to use public transport…
Honestly never needed to use public transport because you can walk anywhere pretty easily
Eating Out
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High Street Favourites
St David’s in the city centre and Cardiff Bay have a huge choice of all your high street favourite restaurants and coffee shops, often they have student discounts so make sure to check before you go.
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Green & Jenks is a family-run gelateria and grocery store located in the popular student area of Roath. As well as serving their famous delicious gelato, they have a small grocery store and deli full of local and organic produce with a co-working space and they offer student discounts too.
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The Depot is a buzzing warehouse that hosts street-food socials with the best local food producers. They also put on special events like Hip Hop Karaoke and Bingo Lingo.
Shopping
St Davids has pretty much every shop…
St Davids has pretty much every shop imaginable and there are tons and tons of great restaurants to choose from.
You get access to the most popular shops…
With St David's Shopping centre being 10 mins away from the main building, you get the access to the most popular shops, but also you get to go to the Arcades, where you can find more vintage shops, or just less known shops.
St David's shopping centre is HUGE…
The St David's shopping centre is HUGE and has everything you need.
Lidl, pound land…
Lidl, pound land and pound world will be your saviour.
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The Great Outdoors
The Brecon Beacons are a mountain range about an hour’s drive from Cardiff. If you love the outdoors or just fancy some time away from the city, a visit to this breathtaking national park should be high on your to do list. There are hiking and cycling trails, waterfalls and historical ruins to explore.
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South Wales has a stunning coastline, you will find beautiful beaches for traversing, sunbathing and surfing. Penarth beaches, Porthcawl beaches and Barry beaches are all within an hour's drive from Cardiff.
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If you fancy spending time away from studying but don’t want to travel out of the city, Cardiff boasts a number of green parks to both explore and relax in. Bute Park is the green heart of the city, it is home to Cardiff Castle, the River Taff, a canal, landscaped gardens and so much more.
Top 10 Cardiff Accommodation
Glendower House
I am staying in Glendower House for the past four years of my university studies. The rooms are clean, very comfortable, and the managing team was ama...
Crown Place - Cardiff
All the common areas of the apartment are always kept clean, the courier and the handling of letters is very organized, and other public facilities ar...
Eclipse
The staff are amazing and help you out with even the slightest issue. They really made me feel at home in this accomodation through a tough year....
Bridge Street Exchange
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The Neighbourhood Cardiff
It is a very nice accommodation 15 minutes from the centre of Cardiff and it is very easily accessible and has various good social speakers such as a ...
City Heights
This is my fourth year at University and it is safe to say that I saved the best accommodation till last! The rooms are huge and there is so much stor...
The West Wing
Great value for money. It’s near the city center and Cardiff queen street station. The place gives a brand new IMPRESSION. The staff is very willing t...
The Fitzalan
Great place with all necessary services. It is located near the city centre so you can easily access supermarkets or shopping malls. People are friend...
Zenith
Zenith is located at the heart of Cardiff. I've lived here for nine months now and I wish I lived here during my first year as well. A well equipped g...
Lumis Student Living - Cardiff
First year living here and the move in was simple and easy. Staff were very helpful and the facilities were easy to find my way around. The room was v...
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Compare with othe...
Compare with other cities, the cost of living is lower read more
Amazing city!!! L...
Amazing city!!! Loving it here!!! read more
a nice city and w...
a nice city and while expensive to live in, it has a lovely local community of eco stores and environmentals read more
Cardiff is a beau...
Cardiff is a beautiful seaside city with a suitable climate. It is convenient to live here and has convenient transportation. Most of the locals are friendly and helpful. read more
Eating out and tr...
Eating out and transport are a little expensive. read more
I love Cardiff it...
I love Cardiff it’s such an amazing place to live as a student read more
Great city to be...
Great city to be in. Good culture, decent weather, great people. read more
Public transport...
Public transport can be slightly unreliable. read more
Very good city, a...
Very good city, accessible transport links read more
一切都挺好的 这三十个字我凑一凑啊...
一切都挺好的 这三十个字我凑一凑啊 凑满三十个字 应该30个了吧 read more
Nice place silent...
Nice place silent, enjoy the nature beauty as well as the night life, also has big market place including all top brands. read more
Perfect wouldn’t...
Perfect wouldn’t change DIFF. Liveys>pryzm read more
Good city, good a...
Good city, good atmosphere and a nice variety of things to do in and out of cardiff read more
As a student, Car...
As a student, Cardiff is the place to be. You can go to great restaurants and bars as well as places where you and your friends can have a great time without paying a lot. The park is definitely its most beautiful feature. read more
A city which is a...
A city which is a capital where you can find and reach everything you need, besides it is pretty affordable in terms of student accommodation and general living costs. read more
Beautiful city wi...
Beautiful city with all facilities. read more
I like Cardiff it...
I like Cardiff it's a great city, and it's only improving. Rents are reasonable, cycling places is easy, and the people are friendly. With hundreds of great bars, and an excellent rugby stadium, nights out in Cardiff are like no other. Public transport is a bit rubbish, but there is nowhere in Cardiff you can't cycle to in 15min. read more
Cardiff is a fant...
Cardiff is a fantastic city, there is always so much going on and the atmosphere in town when the rugby is on is brilliant! Also Cardiff is only a stones throw away from the Brecon Beacons so it is extremely easy to escape the city for a nice walk etc. read more
I truly adore Car...
I truly adore Cardiff. I love the social experience of being here as well as the vast range of activities you can partake in, in the city. There is truly so much to do and the magnitude of shops is just fabulous. Its not too small of a city yet certainly not too big - very manageable. read more
The cost of livin...
The cost of living is manageable. Nights out are also great-various clubs. Many places to go and eat out with diversity in culture. Shopping is also good, but it hasn't got a few shops. Public transport is usually pretty good in terms of trains, but they can be late sometimes. With regards to buses, I don't know. read more
Beautiful scenery...
Beautiful scenery, great weather, great place to live lots of good food, great transportation, great views read more
Cardiff is a live...
Cardiff is a lively and student-friendly city. read more
Very good. Close...
Very good. Close to the Cardiff central. read more
Relatively cheap...
Relatively cheap living cost, not so convenient. Not use the public transport yet. Shopping is quite convenient. read more
卡迪夫挺好的，出行很方便，很安逸，...
卡迪夫挺好的，出行很方便，很安逸，也很安全，服务设施齐全，东西很好买 read more
Bute Park is beau...
Bute Park is beautiful. The city is not that big which is good for a starter city away from home. There are many things to do and see in Cardiff. read more
Very safe, nice e...
Very safe, nice environment, staff is serious and responsible, I enjoyed staying at crown place read more
Affordable living...
Affordable living cost with lots of chinese restaurants read more
Public transport...
Public transport is pretty crap read more
The city center i...
The city center is prosperous and the public security is good, while small cities are safe and slow. The people in the town are very nice. read more
I think Cardiff i...
I think Cardiff is a good city to live in. It is a really peaceful coastal town. Sometimes may remind me of my hometown. It is also a coastal city. But in the evening it is sometimes too quiet in the street. read more
Cardiff is a beau...
Cardiff is a beautiful place to live in read more
Cardiff is the be...
Cardiff is the best place to come to for student life. It has everything to offer, from nights out to chill things like bowling read more
Close to a Chines...
Close to a Chinese supermarket as well as a normal supermarket. read more
I'm lucky to come...
I'm lucky to come to this city and live in such a good apartment. read more
Absolutely cracki...
Absolutely cracking, top notch, etc read more
Love the weather...
Love the weather and the castle and the fun events. Don't like it when the bus routines change. read more
Cardiff is an inc...
Cardiff is an incredible city. But like all cities it has its issues. Its definitely one of the better cities in Wales. read more
Small tiny town a...
Small tiny town and nothing special read more
Very nice city to...
Very nice city to live in, everything is near and cheap for students. read more
Lovely city, I li...
Lovely city, I like Bute Park very much, which is a very peaceful place read more
Very cheap and pl...
Very cheap and pleasant city, lots to do. read more
Because of covid1...
Because of covid19 so it’s difficult to live read more
It's really cozy...
It's really cozy to live in Cardiff, it has nice people and multiple food choice. I like this city quite a lot. read more
Really pretty cit...
Really pretty city, great places to eat out and a vibrant night life read more
The best universi...
The best university, offered me so much flexibility, very good supervisors, I would not be able to get these opportunities/experiences in London universities, Where I also had admission, but decided to go to Cardiff University and my study there changed my life for good. read more
Affordable and ea...
Affordable and easy to walk around the city read more
Dint go out much...
Dint go out much but everything's pretty average price wise read more
Beautiful place ,...
Beautiful place , beautiful people read more
Very great place!...
Very great place! I really enjoy living in cardiff, it has everything. I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else read more
I’ve never used t...
I’ve never used the public transportation but I’ve come from north wales and I love it here read more
Great place to li...
Great place to live and study with friendly people. read more
Cardiff is a kind...
Cardiff is a kind city! I’m so glad to live here. read more
卡迪夫学联面前那条路修了多久了还没...
卡迪夫学联面前那条路修了多久了还没修好，效率太低了吧，其他的还行 read more
Live at home so c...
Live at home so cost of living for me is a little different. Public transport is great the train is right by the university. read more
Cardiff is quite...
Cardiff is quite an affordable city to live in if you budget your cost read more
Not bad at all. T...
Not bad at all. Thanks for asking read more
Good small city a...
Good small city and people here is very nice read more
All services are...
All services are available with affordable cost read more
Cardiff is a very...
Cardiff is a very beautiful city with a very pleasant environment, good city amenities and friendly residents. read more
Cardiff is alrigh...
Cardiff is alright got a lot more dangerous tho read more
Cardiff is a grea...
Cardiff is a great place to live in because there is an endless amount of shops and communal areas to cisit read more
Amazing night lif...
Amazing night life in Cardiff and nice day life, there are some lively small coffee shops and shops to visit read more
非常安全的城市，而且在这里有种安安...
非常安全的城市，而且在这里有种安安稳稳的感觉，消费也比伦敦等地区低，地方不是很大，可以有些时候去转一转，作为威尔士的首府，市中心有两个火车站，去哪里也非常的方便。 read more
Cardiff is a grea...
Cardiff is a great city to live read more
A city where life...
A city where life is slower. The mall closes early. The people here are very friendly. read more
Very close to the...
Very close to the engineering building. 5 minutes walk away read more
Cardiff is a beau...
Cardiff is a beautiful city which is also a good size read more
Cardiff has every...
Cardiff has everything a student needs. The cost of living is great, better than London for sure read more
在这个城市很舒服，温度不冷不热，去...
在这个城市很舒服，温度不冷不热，去哪里都很方便，附近还有海边可以散步 read more
Location is great...
Location is great, it has everything you may need. read more
Love the city to...
Love the city to pieces like everywhere there's dodgy landlords though read more
really lovely stu...
really lovely student city, best place to live read more
Lovely city with...
Lovely city with great amenities read more
Housing is really...
Housing is really cheap. There's lots of restaurants. Some really nice vegan ones too. Quite a variety of clubs. Good gay clubs :) Loads of shops, and lots of cool smaller businesses. You don't need public transport because you can walk anywhere. (but if you do need it then theres lots of buses so thats fine) read more
This the best che...
This the best cheapest & peaceful city in uk.. read more
这是个好地方，我觉得所有中国学生都...
这是个好地方，我觉得所有中国学生都可以来这边生活，卡迪夫很小，学校很近，上学方便，我们只要花几分钟就能到教学楼，这边住着特别舒服 ，而且离卡迪夫中心也很近，交通特别便利。风景也很美 read more
Cardiff is a beau...
Cardiff is a beautiful city to live in, the people around are humble and good. There are lots of places to explore as well. read more
Easy hang out pla...
Easy hang out places and unbeatable weather read more
Many things to do...
Many things to do around the city centre read more
It is a very unfo...
It is a very unforgettable student experience. There are different restaurants to choose from in the city center. When you are bored, you can go to Cardiff Castle. read more
很喜欢，有很多好玩的地方，东西也不...
很喜欢，有很多好玩的地方，东西也不贵，很有意思，很开心，butepark很棒 read more
A perfect city fo...
A perfect city for uni students read more
I think Cardiff i...
I think Cardiff is a good city to live with read more
Public transport...
Public transport are very good and convenient, shopping and environment are good read more
Love the city, gr...
Love the city, great for students! read more
I love this town!...
I love this town!!!!!! People here are friendly and the life here is very relaxing and comfortable!!! read more
卡迪夫这个城市也比较不错，火车去哪...
卡迪夫这个城市也比较不错，火车去哪里都很方便，去伦敦两个小时左右，我经常跑伦敦 read more
价格适中 位置离学校和市中心都很近...
价格适中 位置离学校和市中心都很近 公寓的管理很好 而且公寓的环境弄得非常干净 而且还有很大的social area 设施齐全 网络也很好 在哪都有信号而且速度很快 read more
Good place to liv...
Good place to live and study. Nice view and people read more
The city is small...
The city is small and there are not many nightlife entertainment activities. read more
The crowd after w...
The crowd after work, the endless stream of passers-by, the busy streets and the fast-moving motorcycles have become a nervous and exciting "surprise Symphony". read more
Most cheapest pla...
Most cheapest place to live for students read more
cardiff is a very...
cardiff is a very small city but has a wide range of clubs and bars, cheap to live here but the buses are unreliable read more
I really like the...
I really like the Cardiff, the city is small which makes it very easy to commute from place to place. However, eating out can be dear read more
Diverse restauran...
Diverse restaurants and clubs. Always something different to do. read more
a brilliant city...
a brilliant city not equivalent with other major uk cities but has its own unique charm read more
Do love Cardiff a...
Do love Cardiff as a city and there are some amazing perks to living here. Love the green spaces and cafes. Feels very friendly and welcoming on the most part. Don’t feel overly safe walking anywhere at night and have avoided clubs due to spiking and harassment which is a shame but not exclusive to Cardiff. Overall have loved loving here though! read more
Different places...
Different places to explore its good read more
Cardiff is a grea...
Cardiff is a great place to live, there is always something to do or visit read more
Lovely city, smal...
Lovely city, small but perfect in that it has absolutely everything you need within walking distance. Not too expensive (especially after living in London!) really beautiful and safe too read more
Excellent city to...
Excellent city to live in. Perfect for students read more
Great town to be...
Great town to be in. Many pubs around town and Great entries. read more
this city is smal...
this city is small but full of my happiness memory. read more
Good city to leav...
Good city to leave, however if you don't own a car, Cardiff is not for you, just be ready to cycle or walk. the public transport is crap.😑😑 read more
Great weather and...
Great weather and experience in Cardiff read more
I don't go on nig...
I don't go on nights out but everything else has been amazing a great place to live whilst at university read more
Everything is eas...
Everything is easily accessible read more
Cardiff is the pe...
Cardiff is the perfect city for a university student in my opinion with not being too big and most places are in walkable distance but you can also find everything you can in a big city. read more
Beautiful city ....
Beautiful city . It is like my second home read more
Cardiff is cheape...
Cardiff is cheaper but only because compared to other major UK cities like Birmingham, London, Manchester, theres not really much in terms of a "town center". The retail experience here is nothing special and theres not much range in food beyond chinese, indian, chicken and chips, maccas and the token wagamamas. Nights out are decent and there are a lot of clubs but nothing life changing so far. I think visually though wales is a very beautiful place to live, I find myself comparing it to London constantly. read more
Cardiff is much b...
Cardiff is much better than swansea, not sure why I have to review it. read more
Beautiful city wi...
Beautiful city with excellent views read more
Big enough to hav...
Big enough to have all you need from a city, small enough to not feel crowded and congested read more
Cardiff is a fant...
Cardiff is a fantastic city with everything you need right on your doorstep. the bus network and trains are great and theres always things to do both day and night read more
The night life is...
The night life is good on certain nights and certain places. read more
Nice high street...
Nice high street with a variety of shops read more
Great city all th...
Great city all the shops you need and cheap options for students read more
I live in a stude...
I live in a student accommodation near the town centre, it’s always a nice atmosphere lots going on and so many different shops and food places to chose from. Public transport is a hit and miss thing the bendy bus is always reliable though (I am new here so don’t actually know if it’s called that). Highly recommend the Christmas markets !!! read more
I love living in...
I love living in cardiff, useful as i live minutes away from the centre, nightlife is amazing, tons to do in the daytime as well, would never get bored here! read more
Expensive living...
Expensive living costs in some areas, but otherwise I fantastic place, with a lot to do and see for reasonable prices as well as easy accessibility. read more
Fairly small city...
Fairly small city which allows everything to be within a 20 minute walking distance. Great nightlife and shopping mixed with lovely walks in the parks. read more
Cardiff us a grea...
Cardiff us a great city. Lovely people. Not so bubly, which I kind of like. Quiet and a good place read more
Friendly city wit...
Friendly city with Friendly people that can offer a lot of experiences. A lot of choices of where to go out and good public transport read more
it is a peaceful...
it is a peaceful city and it is a good place for studying read more
Good experience o...
Good experience overall, I'm satisfied read more
Have really enjoy...
Have really enjoyed my time in Cardiff! read more
An amazing metrop...
An amazing metropolitan, student centred city with plenty of places to eat, drink and shop as well as a collection of great nightclubs to cater for all and hidden gems like boom battle bar and tree top golf where you can have some premium fun with different games read more
I know people who...
I know people who say Cardiff isn't the best city and others who say they love it, i am not the best of judges since i don't come from a city but i have had no issues with Cardiff as of yet read more
Living in cardiff...
Living in cardiff is great everything is so affordable. The city is also not too large so commuting is easy read more
Very enjoy the be...
Very enjoy the beautiful city here read more
Cheapest city in...
Cheapest city in my opinion in the UK read more
Lovely small town...
Lovely small town. The price level is relatively low. read more
It’s a comfortabl...
It’s a comfortable city to live and study. I love this place. read more
Coming here is th...
Coming here is the best choice I have ever made in Cardiff, the apartment environment, the location is very good. It also has a great view of Cardiff read more
The cottage is a...
The cottage is a really quiet place, and although it's a small city. People can Find whatever they want or buy whatever they want, so I think it's a quite good city. read more
Cardiff is a grea...
Cardiff is a great city that is very well connected read more
Due to the cheap...
Due to the cheap price and being a student city in Cardiff, everything is affordable. However, the buses in Cardiff is a mess with buses being able to arrive earlier or later than expected or just won't ever come or would ignore you even if you hail the bus that is not fully occupied. It is a gamble to take buses in Cardiff and will be more risky if you do not have a lot of time. read more
This town is very...
This town is very cheap compared to other places in the UK read more
A very cute city...
A very cute city , everything in one place read more
I love the city!...
I love the city! There is wonderful Restaurants, Cafes and bars. I love shopping experience in Cardiff, there are plenty of stores to visit. And there is easy access to public transport read more
Cardiff is a grea...
Cardiff is a great student city! The nights out are amazing and it’s a really cheap place to live read more
Cardiff is great!...
Cardiff is great! Accommodation can be fairly expensive according to what you are used to, however, Cardiff provides a city-based student living. Nights out are great with a range of places to choose from with different atmospheres and music genres. There is a huge range of shops and shopping malls and arcades. There are also spaces like the castle and Bute Park which are great to relax in. read more
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A truly great stu...
A truly great student city price wise and with great food and drink places all around town which is ten min walking distance read more
Never had an issu...
Never had an issue with transport. I mostly walk as most places are at walking distance. Most of the streets feel safe to walk alone. read more
Mostly 5 stars, l...
Mostly 5 stars, like the prices and cost of living is WAY cheaper than somewhere in England for starters. Nights out wise there are so many different Clubs you can go to. Eating out is actually world class, they have everything! Shopping is also insane, I’d say that it’s just as good shopping wise as Southampton, Brighton, Bristol, Nottingham . Just a little behind Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, London etc read more
Welsh people are...
Welsh people are nice . Very good area it's very nice read more
Cardiff Some pal...
Cardiff Some palaces here are bit expensive but it worth it read more
It’s. anxie city...
It’s. anxie city I like it lol read more
Good city to live...
Good city to live in and student friendly. Everything is within a close range. read more
Cardiff is sick!...
Cardiff is sick! Great people small city where everything is accessible read more
Great city to liv...
Great city to live in for student read more
Good city, I love...
Good city, I love it here a lot read more
Cardiff is the be...
Cardiff is the best student city. Affordable but with the same aspects and attractions as London read more
Trains to the bay...
Trains to the bay are so cheap, most things are within walking distance. So many good independent coffee shops and restaurants. The arcades are good for shops as well as St David’s read more
Cardiff is a grea...
Cardiff is a great city to live read more
Fab place to live...
Fab place to live, have thoroughly enjoyed my time here read more
I like it but wou...
I like it but wouldn't live here doe read more
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Cardiff is a bril...
Cardiff is a brilliant place, the bars and restaurants are fantastic, as well as the place being extremely safe. read more
The town is hones...
The town is honestly one of the bonuses of studying here, there are soo many shops and soo many restaurants and many activities spots and everything is a reasonable prices! read more
Lots of love for...
Lots of love for Cardiff - what a great place. read more
It’s lovely city...
It’s lovely city with plenty of different place to go for meals and nights out with different activities read more
Cardiff is just a...
Cardiff is just an amazing place to live, everything is near by and it’s a very lively city. I’m very glad a moved here read more
Maybe Cardiff is...
Maybe Cardiff is not a large city, but it's very appropriate for living and studying. You can have a great trip in Cardiff for each season. read more
The city is so qu...
The city is so quiet and such a lovely people. Great for international students read more
Cardiff is the id...
Cardiff is the ideal city to go to uni or hang out as it’s small and not daunting, I get bored due to the flatness of the land but it’s okay because you can follow the taff trail very easily and escape the city when you need to relax and get fresh air.cycling to penarth is also great because of the beach Everything is walking distance if you’re not lazy and if you are transport is easy and cheap 😊 I love the mornings in Cardiff because it’s a sleepy city so if you go out in the morning before 10 no one is around and it’s perfect plus when it rains everyone stays inside so you get the whole city and basketball court to yourself read more
I did enjoy cardi...
I did enjoy cardiff as you can get the full city experience without it being as daunting and as big as cities such as London. I do enjoy a night out in cardiff as it isn’t too expensive depending where you go and the atmosphere is typically nice and positive. The city itself I found I got bored quite easily of going to the same places but it pushed me to be more independent to go and explore places by myself a lot more. There’s loads of cool food places to try out new food and have a good time with your friends. read more
Best best best......
Best best best... best town ever. read more
The cost is cheap...
The cost is cheaper than other cities in the UK. read more
Cardiff is a very...
Cardiff is a very compact city centre with everything you need in a walkable distance. Has a good night life with varying clubs and scenes to attend with a good attractions for day time activities too. read more
It's a great city...
It's a great city for a student, but I feel like there aren't a lot of activities to do here read more
I love Cardiff, t...
I love Cardiff, the people are amazing and friendly. Cardiff town is great, easily accessible to everything. read more
If you live a cal...
If you live a calm and serene environment. This place is for you read more
I love Cardiff. C...
I love Cardiff. City is not big but has everything. read more
A small town with...
A small town without many shopping malls and big brand stores. Very chill and peaceful. read more
Calm and beautifu...
Calm and beautiful city with very kind people read more
Nice city to live...
Nice city to live basically I like Cardiff:) read more
A great and bust...
A great and bust city to live in with plenty to do read more
I like this city...
I like this city very much, and life is very convenient! read more
Safe, small city...
Safe, small city with lots to do and nice parks. read more
Amazing!! Love it...
Amazing!! Love it here, couldn't recommend more! read more
Cardiff city cent...
Cardiff city centre is brilliant. Great nightlife, great shopping, easy to navigate and surrounded by several parks and stuff read more
Great friendly ci...
Great friendly city, great night out and lots to do! read more
It’s a lovely sma...
It’s a lovely small city to start of read more
Love it. It’s gre...
Love it. It’s great fun and McDonald’s takeaways took over my life read more
Haven’t been out...
Haven’t been out properly in cardiff yet because of covid but I’ve heard it’s good and quite cheap! There’s everything here, so many restaurants and shops it’s a good city to be in! Everything is within walking distance read more
Cardiff is expens...
Cardiff is expensive. But, it has everything a student would want. Lots of clubs and retail shops. read more
Nothing is open a...
Nothing is open at the moment but when it is it's great, the shopping centre is great with all the shops you could need. Plenty restaurants and delivery is great at the moment too read more
Nit really crowde...
Nit really crowded. Perfect for education emvironment. Groceries and daily expenses are relatively cheap read more
Cardiff is a perf...
Cardiff is a perfect city. Cheap and nice to get around. Buses are fine but too many separate companies. Trains are okay but poor compared to the rest of the UK. The shopping and night life is excellent read more
Good experience a...
Good experience and lots of shops. read more
Cardiff is the be...
Cardiff is the best place I have ever lived. The food options here are genuinely stunning and I never have any trouble getting around. I would advise potential students to have a look at the NextBike scheme. You can ride a bike to and from your lectures for free if you register with a student email. Honestly, it's great. read more
Cardiff is an ama...
Cardiff is an amazing city. Although smaller, it has the vibe of a capital, but unlike London, Cardiff is not overwhelming. The pubs are very cool and offer very good deals for students. You can easily get everywhere by bike or bus. In terms of activities, you always have something to do, whether it's just a walk in Bute park or Cardiff Bay or a go karting or paintball session. So I can say that Cardiff is the most accessible city in the UK at least when it comes to value for money. I love living here! read more
Cardiff is so che...
Cardiff is so cheap but So amazing. Best city to live in, everything is walkable, the uni have a partnership with Nextbike for 30 minutes free cycling every day. Would give 10 stars if I could read more
Cardiff is the mo...
Cardiff is the most adventurous and affordable location in the UK. I can't wait to stroll around and meet new people with a smile. read more
Has something for...
Has something for everyone. Nighclubs, bars, pubs, gyms etc.. read more
Absolutely can no...
Absolutely can not fault Cardiff as an area, a large player on the global scene having hosted the champions league final and rugby World Cup whilst I was there, people are the nicest people in the U.K, gorgeous place to live as a student read more
The city is very...
The city is very good, has everything you need to get by. read more
A lovely city. Go...
A lovely city. Good mix of plenty to do and also a small/homely feeling. Beautiful place too read more
Cardiff is a beau...
Cardiff is a beautiful city. Everything is so close and within walking distance. Access to Ubers and buses are so easy for students. Town is always lively and busy, the St Davids centre has really nice places to eat. Nights out for uni students are great, cannot complain. Especially on student nights where drinks are cheaper, you are guaranteed to enjoy a night out in Cardiff whether its events, gigs or club nights. There's something for everyone. read more
I love your arcad...
I love your arcades in Cardiff that so much fun read more
Cardiff is great...
Cardiff is great transport is good. read more
Cardiff is defini...
Cardiff is definitely a walking city. You can get most places in about 30 minutes and the night life is great. Clwb Ilfor Bach is brilliant (everyone calls it Welsh Club) and Live Lounge is always fantastic. St Davids has pretty much every shop imaginable and there are tons and tons of great restaurants to choose from. read more
Cheap and enjoyab...
Cheap and enjoyable, wales really is the place read more
A very safe and f...
A very safe and friendly City, good shopping, restaurants and bars. read more
Again, Cardiff is...
Again, Cardiff is known for its cheap accommodation, not only when it comes to the halls, but also the rent is in most cases reasonable. There's a lot of places where you can eat out and enjoy good food, usually for a really good price. You can either go to town where you find the most popular chains of restaurants, such as Wagamama, or stay near the campus and enjoy Hogwurst's famous milkshakes and hot dogs. If you're staying in Cathays then the number of options is overwhelming. The place is full of cheap take aways and restaurants. Nights out in Cardiff are always fun, and since the city is full of students, it is usually quite cheap to go out. With St David's Shopping cetre being 10 mins away from the main building, you get the access to the most popular shops, but also you get to go to the Arcades, where you can find more vintage shops, or just less known shops. With everything being there just a few minutes away, you don't really need to use public transport much. read more
cardiff is great,...
cardiff is great, has everything you need, bus, trains, shopping, eateries, everything! read more
Obviously the bes...
Obviously the best city around. Amazing prices for students, great atmosphere and perfect for students. read more
I couldn't have w...
I couldn't have wished for a nicer, more friendly city to spend my uni years in. All the great things about the city, but with lots of green areas and not too big. I always feel completely safe. read more
5 stars for all!...
5 stars for all! Everything about living in Cardiff is fantastic, it's small enough that you can walk pretty much everywhere but there are buses for when you're feeling lazy! The St David's shopping centre is HUGE and has everything you need. Their food court provides a closely grouped variety of different food options, but there are restaurants spread over the city. The club nights are fantastic with plenty of places to choose from, or if you want a more classy night you can choose to have a candlelit dinner by the Bay! read more
Plenty of jobs av...
Plenty of jobs available in this large city centre, shops, restaurants, bars &nightclubs are widely available! There are also plenty of schools for people to complete any placement! read more
Can't really beat...
Can't really beat the nightlife or shopping!! Eating out can be expensive, but the food is nice and can get good student deals!! Cost of living is pretty decent, and rent is cheaper than most other cities!! read more
Overall amazing c...
Overall amazing city , really can't fault it, in terms of public transport I'm sure it's great but there's no need to use you can walk everywhere ! read more
Overall amazing c...
Overall amazing city , really can't fault it, in terms of public transport I'm sure it's great but there's no need to use you can walk everywhere ! read more
Such a fantastic...
Such a fantastic city with everything you need and great housing costs. Beautiful parks and a wide range of housing types read more
I have fallen in...
I have fallen in love with Cardiff, I graduate this summer and have decided to stay in the city to lice and work, as there is so much to do and there is something for everyone, I don't drive but it is easy to get around via public transport read more
Cardiff is the pe...
Cardiff is the perfect place for students. read more
Fantastic city, a...
Fantastic city, at first you may feel overwhelmed because of the size of it but once you have settled in for a while you will realise that it is actually quick and easy to get to many of the different parts of the town. read more
Cardiff is the be...
Cardiff is the best city as its not massive but you get to know your way round quickly. Plenty of things to do and a great variety of shops and restaurants read more
Cardiff is an abs...
Cardiff is an absolutely fantastic city - coming from Manchester I was amazed about how much it had to offer. It is a compact city but has so much to do e.g cinemas , ice rinks , white water rafting and even a snow dome in the next few years ! Cardiff is also incredible for sport - every year is the 6 nations rugby which is mental and the champions league final will be held here in 2017. The nightlife speaks for itself , its unreal- its big , its crazy but its still safe! Well worth a trip to see what the city has to offer ! read more
Cardiff is an exc...
Cardiff is an excellent city and students are never far from the heart of it. read more
Perfect city for...
Perfect city for a student. So student friendly, I can't imagine anywhere is better in terms of these criteria. read more
Everything you co...
Everything you could ever want/need is in cardiff! Honestly never needed to use public transport because you can walk anywhere pretty easily. read more
Brilliant. One of...
Brilliant. One of the few student friendly cities. Lidl, pound land and pound world will be your saviour. So many places to eat and go out, with a different student night every night of the week. read more
Very good nights...
Very good nights out in Cardiff and amazing shopping within walking distance, very cheap living costs and nights out! read more
Great city, by th...
Great city, by the bay not far from the beach read more
Amazing place one...
Amazing place one of the best city's of the United kingdom read more
Cardiff is an ama...
Cardiff is an amazing city, from the skin tingling atmosphere that game night brings, to the liberal rally's on divided social issues. You never know you may also see an impromptu marching band! The city is diverse and vibrant with a constant mellow buzz to it. However cost of living is an issue for me personally as I hail from the north where things are dirt cheap - so it does feel extortionate paying £3.79 for a korma, what's the deal cardiff?! Other than that the place is fantastic, can't get enough of it! read more
Easily the cheape...
Easily the cheapest place to live, practically everyone is a student in Cardiff. Good night life, never want to leave. read more
Cons?
5p Carrier Bag a go.