Cardiff University — student housing nearby (2026)

Park Pl, Cardiff CF10 3AT, UK

QS #181World University Rankings

★ 4.4Google campus rating

624published reviews

19residences in Cardiff

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What people say about Cardiff University

Nate ★★★★★ · Google review · 9 years ago

My partner did his Engineering degree here and loved it. Cardiff is cold and windy, but has many nice areas and great shopping. The university itself was good (according to him) but the awards ceremony long!

jay hawes ★ · Google review · 3 months ago

Went for open event for daughter's criminology course. Talk started with telling us have financial issues. Then an awful talk about modules that made no sense. They then wanted the students to do a speed talk thing that they likened to speed dating when parents were going to stay and have another ta

M Amjahid ★★★★★ · Google review · 5 years ago

Cardiff City... oh oh , what an amazing place to be in😍😍... I have been in first time in 2015, I visited many other cities, but I decided to live in Cardiff and do my PhD at Cardiff University. People are so friendly, the atmosphere is amazing , everything is easy access, every single place I be in

Narasimha Rao T ★★★★★ · Google review · 2 months ago

Visited the place!! Very huge and nice campus and attended convocation prog of my daughter’s MBA thereat!! Great place

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Housing

Housing near Cardiff University

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5.0 (2)

Ty Pont Haearn

Cardiff, United Kingdom

from £142.4/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

4.9 (10)

Livin

Cardiff, United Kingdom

from £172/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

4.8 (170)

Bridge Street Exchange

Cardiff, United Kingdom

from £188.41/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

4.8 (118)

Northgate House

Cardiff, United Kingdom

from £145/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

4.8 (25)

Zenith

Cardiff, United Kingdom

from £181.41/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

4.8 (12)

City Heights

Cardiff, United Kingdom

from £240/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Cardiff University — housing FAQ

Where do Cardiff University students live?

Most purpose-built options sit in Cardiff, where FindStay lists 19 residences with indicative rates from £142.4/wk. Compare them on the Cardiff housing page.

How is Cardiff University rated?

Cardiff University ranks #181 in the QS World University Rankings and holds a 4.4★ Google rating across 624 published campus reviews. Rankings measure the institution — visit days and open campuses tell you more about daily life.

When should I book housing near Cardiff University?

Popular residences release rooms two or three terms ahead of each intake, and the best-priced rooms go first. Shortlist early, then confirm pricing and contract terms directly with the operator — figures on FindStay are indicative.

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