Northgate House Apartment, Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre is a beautiful blend of historic sites, green spaces and a vibrant student atmosphere. Northgate House Apartment is located within a 13 min walk from Cardiff University, with Cardiff Castle close by and many other landmarks in the vicinity. This student accommodation Cardiff offers study areas and access to a cinema room and other amenities. With cafes, shops and Cardiff Queen Street station close by, it’s easy to balance lecture days with time exploring the city.

Where is Northgate House Apartment accommodation located?

This residence is located in the city centre, with the exact address being Kingsway, Cardiff CF10 3FD, United Kingdom, opposite Cardiff Castle. The best thing about being a 13 min walk from Cardiff University's main campus is that you can get out of bed and into a lecture hall before your coffee has cooled. University of South Wales is a 15 min walk, and Cardiff Metropolitan University is easily accessible by bus. Cardiff Queen Street station is a 10 min walk and is a good way to get to the rest of Cardiff and beyond. If you need a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, Bute Park is just a stone's throw away, and Cardiff Bay (2.7 miles), with its waterside bars and restaurants, is also within easy reach. Cardiff is one of the greenest cities in Europe, and the Animal Wall outside the castle is a quirky local landmark to check out. The Walk Score of this area is 98/100, meaning all necessities are easily accessible and within walking distance of Northgate House Apartment Cardiff.

Why should students choose Northgate House Apartment accommodation?

This housing is preferred by students in Cardiff who want a quiet home in the heart of the city. Staying here, you can begin your day with a study session in the dedicated study areas or head to Windsor House for a workout in the fully equipped gym. The cinema room there is also accessible for Northgate House Apartment student accommodation residents and is the perfect place to turn your brain off when you need to. It's really simple to get to class as Cardiff University is just a short walk away, and the city centre's shopping, culture and entertainment are all within easy reach. This housing is where the practical is taken care of, with bills included and 24/7 support, so you can concentrate on your degree.

This housing is a student favorite for the following reasons:

• Prime Location: 13 min walk to Cardiff University, 10 min walk to Cardiff Queen Street station.
• Premium Amenities: Gym, cinema room and study areas at nearby Windsor House.
• All Inclusive Living: Water, electricity, heating, Wi-Fi and contents insurance are all included.
• Safety & Support: CCTV, secure key entry and a dedicated management team allow you to relax and focus on your studies.
• Practical Extras: Daily life is easier with laundry facilities, bike storage and lift access.

Which universities and colleges are close to Northgate House Apartment Cardiff?

The university closest to this residence is Cardiff University at about 0.6 miles, so those early lectures are actually very manageable. University of South Wales (USW) Cardiff campus is also easy to reach, being approximately 0.7 miles away (15 min walk) from Northgate House Apartment accommodation. Cathays Library (1.2 miles, 28 min by bike) is open to the public for quiet study and is within reach from the residence. The average tuition fee for UK undergraduate students is approximately £9,790, and for international students, it ranges from £16,000 to £31,700, depending on the programme and institution. Hospitality (bars, coffee shops and restaurants), retail (city centre shops and supermarkets) and campus (JobShop, the Students' Union's free employment service) jobs are popular among students for part-time work. Internships include design at PDR (User Centred Design Internship), management with Enterprise Mobility's Rotational Placement Programme and education with Teaching Personnel. A quick overview of the universities in the area around this student accommodation Cardiff City Centre:

Which cafes, attractions, and hangout spots are near Northgate House Apartment residence?

This accommodation is in Cardiff's City Centre, which is full of restaurants, pubs and bars, meaning students don’t have to travel far for a good time. There is a McDonald’s nearby, just 354 ft (1 min walk) away, perfect for when you are running late and need to grab a quick meal. Chopstix (449 ft, 2 min walk), Pillars (0.1 miles, 3 min walk) and Graze (0.1 miles, 3 min walk) are great options for a quick meal or an evening catch-up with friends. And if you want to grab a tall black or a bubble tea on your way to lecture, Starbucks Coffee (0.2 miles, 4 min walk) and Bubble CiTea (0.2 miles, 5 min walk) are within walking distance. If you want a dose of culture, Cardiff Castle is practically next to the property, just 0.2 miles out (4 min walk), and the grounds are open for you to wander around. If you are a history lover, there are many landmarks nearby including Animal Wall (0.2 miles, 5 min walk), Blackfriars Friary (0.4 miles, 9 min walk) and Gorsedd Stone Circle (0.4 miles, 8 min walk). The Cardiff Castle Museum (0.2 miles, 4 min walk) is also worth visiting for a quiet Sunday afternoon. Northgate House Apartment housing is also close to Alexandra Gardens (0.4 miles, 9 min walk) and Gorsedd Gardens (0.3 miles, 8 min walk) when the laptop screen seems to be sucking your soul out and some time in green space is the only solution. Here are a few student favourite city attractions near this student accommodation UK:

• St Fagans Museum (4.7 miles): Open-air museum with authentic historic Welsh buildings. It offers the ideal budget day out to enjoy the traditional Welsh culture in an engaging way.
• Wales Millennium Centre (2.5 miles): The iconic copper fronted performing arts theatre. It features cheap student standby ticket deals for world-famous touring West End musicals and cultural shows.
• Cardiff Market (0.4 miles): A busy Victorian covered market with old fashioned stalls. It's the best place in the city to get fast, tasty and cheap street food lunches.
• Chapter Arts Centre (1.2 miles): Colourful independent community arts centre with cinemas and galleries. It offers a fun and affordable space for students to watch independent films and study.

How well-connected is Northgate House Apartment student accommodation for daily travel?

Bus stops like Kingsway (Stop GR) (121 ft, 1 min walk) and Kingsway Hilton (Stop GP) (466 ft, 2 min walk) are both nearby, making it easy to travel around from here. Local connections are also available from Cardiff Queen Street station, which is just a 10 min walk from here. Cardiff Airport is also easy to reach, in approximately 38 minutes by car, making it easy to get back home after exams are over. Students usually spend around £15 - £30/week on transport, and the Met Rider bus pass is available for eligible students. A new e-bike hire scheme is being rolled out across Cardiff with up to 2,500 bikes. Not only that, but Cardiff is also a very walkable city, with most of the city centre and Cathays easily accessible on foot, so you can easily avoid the bus for shorter journeys. Here is a list of transit stops near Northgate House Apartment residence that students often use:

What does the rent at Northgate House Apartment cover?

All utility bills, including heating, water, electricity, and Wi-Fi, along with contents insurance, are covered in your rent at this accommodation, so students can avoid juggling multiple household payments. Having essential bills included can make overall expense planning more straightforward, especially with the cost of living in Cardiff, UK, being around £220 - £350/week. What’s more, securing your student accommodation through University Living lets you benefit from special offers.

• Rent Inclusion: Water, electricity, heating, Wi-Fi, contents insurance.
• Amenities: Laundry facilities, bike storage, lift, average internet speed of 98.9 Mbps, communal games space, shared kitchen, communal and individual study areas.
• Safety & Security: CCTV, management team, 24/7 health and wellbeing support, secure door access.

What type of students should choose Northgate House Apartment accommodation?

Northgate House Apartment is a good fit for students who want to live in the heart of Cardiff, with university lectures, cafes and green spaces all within easy reach. It suits those who like having a quiet place to study while still being close to the city’s social scene. With bills included and study spaces available, settling into student life feels a little less complicated.

Students who enjoy the following aspects of student living may feel right at home here:

• City Centre Living: Stay close to Cardiff’s shops, restaurants and everyday essentials.
• University Access: Walk to Cardiff University in around 13 minutes.
• Study Focus: Make use of dedicated study areas when deadlines start piling up.
• Budget Friendly: Keep household budgeting simpler with essential bills included in your rent.
• Culture Lovers: Explore Cardiff Castle, the Animal Wall and historic city landmarks nearby.
• Green Space Breaks: Take a breather in Bute Park or Alexandra Gardens between study sessions.
• Easy Commuting: Reach nearby bus stops and Cardiff Queen Street station on foot.
• Social Students: Meet friends for coffee, bubble tea or casual meals around the city centre.
• Practical Living: Benefit from laundry facilities, bike storage and lift access.
• Extra Support: Feel more settled with secure entry, CCTV and 24/7 health and wellbeing support.