Bangor

Everything is within...

Everything is within walking distance except SOS lab. Will need to travel out of Bangor to basic activities which are possible in cities (bowling, cinema etc) read more

Bangor has supermarkets,...

Bangor has supermarkets, pubs, restaurants and two night clubs for students. Apart from that there is not much to do in Bangor itself, however if you have a car you can easily visit Anglesey and Snowdonia etc. read more

I love it here. There...

I love it here. There are loads of nooks and crannies and beautiful sights once you get looking. It's right next to Anglesey, Snowdonia and some pretty towns (Llandudno, Conwy) which are fun to explore with mates. There are two clubs; Academi isn't that great but throw good events sometimes, Cube has decent DJs in every Saturday if that's what you're into. There's a pretty good underground scene here too, especially at Rascals and The Menai. read more

Around university everything...

Around university everything easily accessible. read more

Economy seemingly not...

Economy seemingly not great. The outdoors areas are excellent. read more

Small city but easy links...

Small city but easy links to Chester, Ireland, and direct trains to London read more

Nice city which isn’t...

Nice city which isn’t too big, not a huge variety when it comes to nightlife but it’s still a good night. read more

Cost of living is decent,...

Cost of living is decent, only stayed at some student accommodation. Loads of shops about. Cant say much for night life and eating out because everything’s been closed here in Wales. (Covid) read more

nightlife is a bit dead...

nightlife is a bit dead but the scenery makes up for it read more

In all fairness, I don't...

In all fairness, I don't go out much so I can't really judge the town. But I must say they have terrible takeaways and needs a waterstones. But the local forests and walks are beautiful, if you have a dog it is the perfect place for a lovely walk. The pier is lovely too. read more

Most places closed during...

Most places closed during the pandemic. Everything easily accessible, however big hills to walk up and down. Town centre rather tired and many shops have moved elsewhere. read more

Cost of living here is...

Cost of living here is really quite low nothing is majorly expensive. Eating out can be good for certain places but generally you need to go to Menai Bridge, but its still really close! Nights out can be limited but still really decent. Shopping is limited a train to Chester is better! But you still do have pretty much everything you need, clothing shops are just a bit limited. Public transport is cheap and really good always on time, although I used my car, when we did use the bus/train it was reliable. read more

Bangor itself is not...

Bangor itself is not the best city in the world. That's just being honest. I still had an amazing time. I'd say Bangor is more appropriate for the pub-goer rather than the club-goer. Although North Wales offers amazing live music, you just have to do a little digging & be willing for an adventure. read more

Central location, student...

Central location, student focused, beautiful surroundings read more

£4.50 all day pass in...

£4.50 all day pass in the north of Wales very good value for money. 5+ supermarkets within a mile of each other and enough pubs and nightclubs to go around read more

Bearing in mind the location...

Bearing in mind the location of Bangor University, the cost of living is worth it. Its much cheaper than the cost of living in a larger city. Public transport is good with a good train link. It has the longest high street in the country too. read more

Lots of pubs, two clubs...

Lots of pubs, two clubs and several bars so good nightlife. Shops are OK, lots of good charity shops, an asda, lidl, aldi, morrisons and tesco. If you want more / bigger shops like Primark or Debenhams then Llandudno is only a short bus ride. Public transport is great, very good bus services to lots of different places. Reasonable train service, direct trains to Chester, Llandudno Junction and Holyhead. Very good and cheap student accommodation available. Great location, close to the sea and snowdonia national Park. read more

Bangors night life is...

Bangors night life is great, being a student town there's always different night going on. Eating out isn't the greatest but that's fine for students, less money for us to spend! Shopping is good although the there is no primark or cheaper stores. read more

Small city easy to walk...

Small city easy to walk around, accessible read more

Not many places to go...

Not many places to go on a night out. The Harp and The Black Bull Inn are both worth a visit for cheap drinks. SOS at Academi is worth buying a ticket for as drinks are very cheap. Avoid Peep on a Saturday as it's locals night. Cost of living is generally cheap. Can get to most places in North Wales for less than £20 return. read more

Train services a let...

Train services a let down, great bus services read more

Brilliant night life...

Brilliant night life with many pubs and clubs to choose from which bring life and excitement every night. Brilliantly priced drinks and entry. Good cheap accommodation which is in never far from the main university. No real need for public transport but they offer regular bus services and a train station in central Bangor. Lots of varied restaurants from Thai to Chinese and homemade pub grub at reasonable prices. read more

Everything you need is...

Everything you need is within a half hour walk and easy to find. read more

May have to travel further...

May have to travel further for shopping but with the internet makes it easier! Nights out are good but can be a long walk uphill at the end of a night! read more

Bangor is a beautiful...

Bangor is a beautiful place and so cheap too read more

Missing a few big brands...

Missing a few big brands such as primark, could do with an extra couple of clubs opening. Pubs are very cheap and you can have a good night by just going to the pub read more

You can walk everywhere...

You can walk everywhere but there isn't much to do in Bangor after the first 3 months read more

A very beautiful area...

A very beautiful area to live in read more

Despite the nightlife...

Despite the nightlife being restricted to only two nightclubs, Bangor is a lively little student city and the cost of living and nights out is very reasonable in comparison to bigger cities like Manchester, York and London. Everything is within walking distance so there's no need to splash out on expensive bus passes! read more

Everything is on your...

Everything is on your doorstep! Able to walk around everywhere if you want to. Train station quite central, and the bus station in the centre of the high street. Loads of local shops a long with some larger national stores read more

Not many clubs so if...

Not many clubs so if you like clubbing this is not the best place although the two main clubs are very good. Lots of shops both independent and chain, loads of pubs and activities nearby. Public transport is very decent and helpful if you don't know where to go ( welsh names are hard ! ) read more

There's currently only...

There's currently only 2 night clubs in Bangor, however plenty of pubs, it is the only fault I can find with Bangor as I come from a large city. The high street is a little basic but still has everything you will need, it has new look, peacocks, Costa, and it's just opened a pandora too. Quite a few takeaways, and quite a few little gems when it comes to restaurants and cafes, however blue sky is a bit pricey, but worth a fancy lunch! read more

Not many places to eat...

Not many places to eat out but loads of take away the town is small but you can get trains to loads of places for better shopping read more

Quiet town to live in...

Quiet town to live in but still enough to do. Very easy to get to the nearest main town (Chester) and to attractions such as cinemas (Llandudno Junction), beaches (Angelsey/Colwyn Bay), or places to go out for the day (Llandudno). Have always felt very safe living here. Everything is within walking distance, and if you live in Upper Bangor you can get to shops and lecture halls within 5-10 minutes - very convenient. read more

Bangor... 2nd longest...

Bangor... 2nd longest high street in the UK... Pound shops, charity shops and rubbish.. Avoid bangor at all costs. read more

Bangor is in North Wales;...

Bangor is in North Wales; te best part of the most beautiful country in the UK. If you're not from Wales or the UK, don't ne put off thinking that you'll not fit in with the Welsh culture and that everyone speaks Welsh... No one speaks the language, and he few that do are also blessed with the English language. The 'city' is small and compact but had everything g you need and world class facilities. Has great shopping locations, sports, entertainment and leisure attractions. Is also situ stated near to Isle of Angelsea, a must see island full of amazing things to see and do. The city is located right on the coast so get fresh sea air and a great country-side/ urban atmosphere. This is a student dominated city so you are never left feeling lonely or isolated! read more

Amazing views, lovely...

Amazing views, lovely people, beach, mountains, everything is in walking distance read more

Cons?
too many hills and not enough close shops

Everywhere you could...

Everywhere you could possibly want to go is within walking distance so you dont need public transport unless you do marine science, the cost of living is generally pretty low. read more

Cons?
The night clubs are not great. The weather is generally pretty rubbish, there is decent selection of shops for retail therapy. There are lots of hills, but you do get used to them.

Never far away from university...

Never far away from university buildings or your friends' houses. Rarely have to use public transport but the train and bus services are frequent. There is a very good atmosphere as half the population are students and there is a community feel among them. Very friendly and welcoming, small city in which you can never get lost. read more

Cons?
Only 3 night clubs, although it means you will never party at an empty club. It's so windy here!