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As a student studying at the University of South Wales (USW) you’ll spend your time either at the Atrium in Cardiff city centre or at the Treforest Campus in Pontypridd outside Cardiff. We’ve put together a guide to help you find the perfect student accommodation near University of South Wales.
For those driving between the two you’ll need to factor in parking at your accommodation or in the local area or you can also jump on a train at Cardiff Central or Queen Street station.
Bridge Street Exchange is probably the Cardiff Residence located closest to the city centre of Cardiff. Given its city centre location the accommodation is close to University of South Wales’ Atrium building. In total students will be a 5 minute walk from the building.
Students choosing to live in Bridge Street Exchange will also right on the doorstep of Cardiff’s main shopping area, St. David’s 2 shopping centre. Be sure to check out the student shopping events run each year after close to get your hands on some of the best student discounts in Cardiff.
Bridge Street Exchange is one of Cardiff’s nicest student accommodation blocks, popular with students from all over the global as well as domestic students from around the UK.
Students will get luxurious bedrooms, free Wifi, super fast broadband, concierge service 24.7 and a state of the art gym. Students can book a room at Bridge Street Exchange today using Resooma’s free student accommodation booking service.
The Fitzalan is one of Cardiff’s largest residences. Just round the corner from USW’s Atrium Building in the city centre, the Fitzalan is very convenient. Only 8 minutes walk and students will reach The Atrium and for travelling on the train to Treforest you’ll be at Queen Street Station in only 6 minutes on foot.
As a residence, The Fitzalan has some of the best student bedrooms in Cardiff and its residents will get to choose between great quality studio and 2 bedroom student apartments.
Away from studying, students will find themselves 2 minutes walk from Queen Street, one of Cardiff’s main shopping streets. Inside the residence, students will be able to enjoy a great range of amenities, including a gym, cinema room, music room and large private gardens with BBQ areas.
Those worried about security will be pleased to know the residence has 24 hour security, but if that wasn’t enough each resident will get free contents insurance as well ensuring your belongings are safe and sound.
Students can securely book a room at The Fitzalan using Resooma’s free student accommodation booking service.
Eclipse is a wonder and it is a great choice for students looking for accommodation in Cardiff. Being one of Cardiff’s largest student halls it’s a fantastic place to live and its location makes it perfect for students studying at USW.
For the most part, Eclipse is well located for most students. On foot, students will be only 8 minutes from the Atrium, 5 minutes into town and for those needing to go further afield there are great transport links given its central location.
Living at Eclipse, students will get fantastically furnished rooms, access to an onsite gym, a cinema room that doubles as a virtual fitness studio and a nightclub in the building.
It really is an impressive place to live as a student in Cardiff. If you want to book a place at Eclipse or find out more information you can speak to our booking team at Resooma to safely book.
The alternative to private student halls is living in shared housing. As a student studying at the University of South Wales needing accommodation you have a couple of options. Cathays if very much one of those. Thousands of students each year search for homes along Cathays’ terraced streets opting to live with friends they have made over their previous years in Cardiff. It’s a hive of student activity and has lots of student accommodation near University of South Wales.
If you’re looking for your own place, you’ll have to take on more responsibilities like organising your bills, however this is a minor price to pay for what will be an amazing student experience. Let’s face it, you can always use Resooma Bills service to make your lives that bit easier.
Depending on the campus you’re studying at, then living close to the Treforest Campus may well be more suitable. While it’s much quieter for students than living in Cardiff or Cathays you’ll save yourself money on travel to and from uni and a bucket load of commuting time!
Thousands of students each year search for shared student homes along the terraced streets of Pontypridd to live with friends they have made over their previous years. It’s a hive of student activity and there is never a dull moment.
Again, if you’re needing a hand trying to avoid the challenges of setting up and managing your household bills without one of your housemates leaving you high and dry without paying then you should check out using a bill splitting service.
Zenith is Cardiff’s newest student hall, towering up above Cardiff city centre and offering its residences amazing views across the city.
The residence has some great room options for students. They can choose from a range of ensuite studio apartments or students can choose to live with others in shared flats (2, 3, 4 and 5 bedrooms) with communal kitchens to get a more inclusive living experience.
Located right in the city centre, the accommodation is near USW’s Atrium building meaning it is perfect for those studying there. While you’re located right on the doorstep of town, students can experience an amazing array of facilities on site, including a state of the art gym, grab and go breakfast and much much more.
Students can securely book a room at Zenith using Resooma’s free student accommodation booking service.
Lumis Student has to make the list for our favourite student accommodation in Cardiff, especially for those accommodations near The University of South Wales, Atrium.
Are you looking for a student house or flat for next year? Are you needing information about setting up and managing your household bills?
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