Halls of Residence at Cardiff University in general Reviews

The 3 must knows of University Hall

(1) It includes separate accomodation buildings. (Tower, Birchwoord etc). Each building is completly different. Typically you will either stay in a flat layout (a key that opens to your flat only, which you share with 5 others peeps) or a cooridoor layout. (a key opens to a coordioor, which multiple rooms comming of it).

(2)The hall has a friendly vibe! (far more than the other halls). Its location and prices seem to attract down to earth people, which creates a welcoming spirt.

(3) The hall is furthest away from University. This is good! There is far more space and you don't feel cramped into tiny brick like buildings. The only hall that has gardens.

My advice is don't get fixated on what features/facilities each hall has, but think about its vibe. A friendly vibe is what Uni Hall prides itself on!

University Hall, what can I say? Situated in the cyncoed area of Cardiff (very very posh!) its is around 2 miles away from the University, which takes about 35 mins to walk to, however there are buses running every hour to and from the union and other University buildings which i wouldn't be without especially with the lovely welsh weather! ...  Read the complete review

I'm an international postgrad living in Allensbank House, and it's my second year here-- and most assuredly, my last. This year, the management was taken over by Liberty Living, and it is their inability to manage problems that is driving me to a house share next year. The facilities are all right; the rooms are tiny, the kitchen is nowhere near ...  Read the complete review

In terms of which halls to choose for Cardiff Uni, I would say Senghennydd Court should be well up there on your list!! I lived there in my first year of uni (last year) and loved it! Seng Court (or Senghetto as it is affectionately known) has about 1000 students in 14 houses. Most of the houses have 12 flats, although Houses A-D are ...  Read the complete review

If like me, you have an insect phobia, stay well away. My house is infested with 'silverfish' as are many others. They look a bit like centipedes and love the damp-which is a problem for anyone with a pod bathroom. Reception don't seem to care too much about anything. My post has been stolen by other people living in the house.
Its not all bad though, generally (apart from thiefs and insects) its a really nice place to live.

Hello! Welcome to my review of Talybont South, the largest hall of residence at Cardiff University. I am writing this now from within House 23 at Talybont South, so here is a real insider view! I am a first year Law student and I have been at Talybont since September so I have had quite a while to get to know the place and I will try and give you ...  Read the complete review

I’ve been living in Senghenydd Hall since last September, It wasn’t my first choice, nor my second or third but damn am I glad I ended up there. I’m going to try and give an honest review of the place, talking about all the minor details that first time uni-students tend to worry or wonder about. Here goes: Senghenydd ...  Read the complete review

I lived in Senghennydd Halls during the summer of 1998. I wasnt a student at Cardiff, but actually spent the summer holidays working in the Cardiff area. The University actually rent out the halls to the public during the summer break. The flats themselves were pretty decent. I was in the older block (near the railway track) and not in ...  Read the complete review

University Hall. The day I recieved my form telling me which halls I had been selected was a very dark one indeed. University hall was my 7th choice accomodation and I admit to feeling rather depressed about it. This feeling of depression was worsened when I discovered that I was in Nevern, notorious for breeze-block walls and prison-like ...  Read the complete review

Aberdare Hall is an all- girls hall situated 10 yards from the main university campus, and within easy walking distance of all university buildngs and the bustling city centre. It was established by Lady Aberdare around a hundred years ago, to promote the further education of women. It has 127 residents, and as such has a friendly community ...  Read the complete review

I lived in Uni Hall, Cardiff University from 1998-1999. It was my third choice (after the Gordon Road Halls) and I went for the catered option. Uni Hall is much maligned by those who don't live there. The one thing to remember when considering choosing it is that a lot of its 2 miles from the main uni buildings is up a very steep hill. ...  Read the complete review

I have lived in halls at Cardiff University since September and I am not too impressed, to be honest. I applied to university in my year off so I got unconditional offers from several uni's. I chose Cardiff and they then sent me an accommodation brochure, explaining the choice of halls and the process of applying. Cardiff University ...  Read the complete review

For my first year at Cardiff Uni, I stayed at Senghennydd Road. It was my first choice of accomodation and as I'm a foreign student, I got my choice. Seng Rd is very well located for a number of people. It's about 5 minutes walking distance from all the major student places. It's 5 minutes from the town centre, making it ...  Read the complete review