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Club 2-Bed Apartment
Contains 2 private rooms, a shared kitchen & a living area.
26 sqm
Private Room
Single Occupancy
Private Bathroom
Booking Period
47 Weekly Stay
16 Oct 2026 - 10 Sept 2027
40 Weekly Stay
16 Oct 2026 - 23 Jul 2027
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£153 / Week
£50 Deposit
Standard 2-Bed Apartment
Contains 2 private rooms, a shared kitchen & a living area.
26 sqm
Private Room
Single Occupancy
Single
Booking Period
46 Weekly Stay
16 Oct 2026 - 03 Sept 2027
40 Weekly Stay
16 Oct 2026 - 23 Jul 2027
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£158 / Week
£50 Deposit
Standard Plus 2-Bed Apartment
Contains 2 private rooms, a shared kitchen & a living area.
26 sqm
Private Room
Single Occupancy
Private Bathroom
Booking Period
40 Weekly Stay
16 Oct 2026 - 23 Jul 2027
46 Weekly Stay
16 Oct 2026 - 03 Sept 2027
26 Weekly Stay
16 Oct 2026 - 16 Apr 2027
18 Weekly Stay
16 Oct 2026 - 19 Feb 2027
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£169 / Week
£50 Deposit
Premium 2-Bed Apartment
Contains 2 private rooms, a shared kitchen & a living area.
26 sqm
Private Room
Dual Occupancy
Private Bathroom
Booking Period
46 Weekly Stay
16 Oct 2026 - 03 Sept 2027
41 Weekly Stay
16 Oct 2026 - 30 Jul 2027
18 Weekly Stay
16 Oct 2026 - 19 Feb 2027
26 Weekly Stay
16 Oct 2026 - 16 Apr 2027
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£166 / Week
£50 Deposit
Standard Studio
A self-contained flat housing everything you need in one room.
13 sqm
Private Room
Private Kitchen
Dual Occupancy
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Booking Period
46 Weekly Stay
16 Oct 2026 - 03 Sept 2027
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£193 / Week
£50 Deposit
Standard Plus Studio
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLEA self-contained flat housing everything you need in one room.
16 sqm
Private Room
Private Kitchen
Dual Occupancy
Booking Period
51 Weekly Stay
11 Sept 2026 - 03 Sept 2027
44 Weekly Stay
11 Sept 2026 - 16 Jul 2027
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£197 / Week
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Premium Studio
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLEA self-contained flat housing everything you need in one room.
17 sqm
Private Room
Private Kitchen
Dual Occupancy
Booking Period
51 Weekly Stay
11 Sept 2026 - 03 Sept 2027
44 Weekly Stay
11 Sept 2026 - 16 Jul 2027
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£203 / Week
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Standard Studio
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLEA self-contained flat housing everything you need in one room.
13 sqm
Private Room
Private Kitchen
Dual Occupancy
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Booking Period
51 Weekly Stay
11 Sept 2026 - 03 Sept 2027
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£219 / Week
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Deluxe Studio
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLEA self-contained flat housing everything you need in one room.
17 sqm
Private Room
Private Kitchen
Dual Occupancy
Booking Period
49 Weekly Stay
12 Sept 2026 - 21 Aug 2027
44 Weekly Stay
12 Sept 2026 - 17 Jul 2027
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£220 / Week
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Large Studio
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLEA self-contained flat housing everything you need in one room.
21 sqm
Private Room
Private Kitchen
Dual Occupancy
Booking Period
51 Weekly Stay
11 Sept 2026 - 03 Sept 2027
44 Weekly Stay
11 Sept 2026 - 16 Jul 2027
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£229 / Week
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Extra Large Studio
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLEA self-contained flat housing everything you need in one room.
24 sqm
Private Room
Private Kitchen
Dual Occupancy
Booking Period
51 Weekly Stay
11 Sept 2026 - 03 Sept 2027
44 Weekly Stay
11 Sept 2026 - 16 Jul 2027
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£241 / Week
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Platinum 1-Bed Apartment
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLEContains 1 private room, an adjoining bathroom, and a private kitchen.
42 sqm
Private Room
Private Kitchen
Dual Occupancy
Booking Period
46 Weekly Stay
01 Sept 2026 - 20 Jul 2027
40 Weekly Stay
01 Sept 2026 - 08 Jun 2027
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£315 / Week
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Located at 1-6 St Andrew's Place, Crown Place is just a 2-minute walk from Cardiff University and around 15 minutes from the University of South Wales. Cardiff Metropolitan University is about a 25-minute bus ride away. Crown Place also offers two-bedroom Apartments, Studios, and a one-bedroom Apartment, with all-inclusive bills and Wi-Fi. Students also have access to an on-site gym, cinema room, games area, study rooms, communal lounge, private dining room, outdoor social space, laundry room and secure bike storage. Regular social events, 24/7 professional support and a Mental Health First Aid-trained team add extra support throughout the year.
Cardiff has a lively city centre filled with shops, restaurants, pubs and green spaces. Cardiff Bay is also easy to reach, giving students a chance to take a break from university life and explore more of the Welsh capital. Walking and cycling are simple ways to travel around the area.
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1-6 St Andrew's Place, Cardiff CF10 3BE
Transportation links near Crown Place, Cardiff
Local bus stops and Cathays train station are within walking distance, making it easy to get around Cardiff.
- City Hall RH – 4-minute walk
- Cathays (Train Station) – 7-minute walk
- Law Courts Stop RJ – 7-minute walk
- Cardiff North Road – 7-minute walk
- Kingsway Hilton (Stop GP) – 10-minute walk
What room types are available at Crown Place, Cardiff?
Room options include Club 2-Bed Apartment, Standard 2-Bed Apartment, Standard Plus 2-Bed Apartment and Premium 2-Bed Apartment. For private living, there are Standard, Standard Plus, Premium, Large and Extra Large Studios, along with a Platinum 1-Bed Apartment.
All bills and Wi-Fi are included with the student rooms. Crown Place Cardiff also has an on-site gym, study rooms, a games area, a cinema room, a communal lounge, a private dining room, and an outdoor social space. A laundry room and secure bike storage are also available. Social events take place throughout the year, including welcome parties. Wellbeing support is also available. The Mental Health First Aid-trained team is available for informal chats, and the Gallagher Hub provides a 24/7 professional helpline, virtual GP service and wellbeing resources covering topics such as exam stress, anxiety, relationships and money matters.
What is around Crown Place, Cardiff?
Crown Place has everyday shopping, food and entertainment within walking distance. Students can pick up groceries nearby, grab a meal after class, meet friends at local pubs or spend time in Cardiff's parks.
Supermarkets: For everyday groceries, Tesco Express is around a 5-minute walk away. Another famous supermarket, Sainsbury's, is about 6 minutes away. Asa Mart is about 10 minutes away; it’s an Asian grocery store. Premier City Road is about an 11-minute walk away and is open 24 hours. Shabab Shop 24/7 is around a 12-minute walk away for late-night grocery shopping.
Restaurants: Food options around Crown Place include Greek, Italian and other dining choices. Souvlike is around an 11-minute walk away and serves Greek food. The Botanist Cardiff and L2 Restaurant are both about a 13-minute walk away. The Sorting Room Restaurant is around 15 minutes away, and Casanova is also about 15 minutes away for Italian food.
Pubs: For a quick evening drink, Pen & Wig is only a 2-minute walk away. Foundry Social is about 6 minutes away, another nearby option for meeting friends. The Traders Tavern is about an 11-minute walk away, and Blue Bell is about a 12-minute walk from the property.
Parks and Pharmacy: Alexandra Gardens is about an 8-minute walk away and open 24 hours, giving students an outdoor space to take a break. Bute Park is about a 13-minute walk away. For pharmacy essentials, Town Centre Boots and Boots Pharmacy are both around 9 minutes away, and Woodville Road Pharmacy is about 14 minutes away.
Why do students love Crown Place, Cardiff?
Students love Crown Place Cardiff because it offers modern rooms in a location that works well for university and city life. Cardiff University is just a 2-minute walk away, the University of South Wales is about 15 minutes away, and Cardiff Metropolitan University is about 25 minutes away by bus.
Crown Place Cardiff offers spaces to study, exercise, relax, and socialise, including an on-site gym, study rooms, a cinema room, a games area, a communal lounge, and an outdoor social space. All-inclusive bills and Wi-Fi are included, with laundry, bike storage and regular events adding to everyday life. The Gallagher Hub and on-site support team also provide access to wellbeing services year-round.
Payment info & policies
Booking Deposit: £50 to confirm a booking (adjustable in rent).
Installment Plan: Full payment or 4 installments,
Guarantor: UK based guarantor required.
Students without a UK-based guarantor can use the “Your Guarantor” service for a 5% fee.
Mode of Payment: Debit/Credit cards and Bank Transfer.
To apply for and book a flat or bedroom at a Collegiate UK managed property, you must pay Advance Rent at the time of booking through our online booking system.
The Advance Rent is set as follows:
- £50 for re-bookers (students already living with us who are renewing).
- £50 for direct let bookings (all new applicants).
You will have 3 days from making your booking to sign your Tenancy Agreement. If you cancel your booking within this 3-day period, your Advance Rent will be refunded in full. If you do not cancel within the 3-day period, the Advance Rent will be retained.
Once your Tenancy Agreement has been signed, the Advance Rent will be credited against your first rent instalment due under your Tenancy Agreement.
To cancel your booking, you must notify us in writing by emailing the property where you made your booking.
Release from your Tenancy Agreement
You may be able to cancel your booking or end your Tenancy Agreement in the circumstances set out below.
Before your tenancy starts
No Place, No Pay
If you do not obtain a place at your chosen university or higher education institution, you may cancel your booking provided that:
- You notify us in writing within 7 days of receiving confirmation that you have not secured your place.
- You provide official written confirmation from the university, UCAS or other relevant admissions authority confirming that you have not been admitted.
- We receive this evidence no later than 30 August.
If these conditions are met, your booking will be cancelled and any Advance Rent and rent paid will be refunded.
No Visa, No Pay
If you require a visa to study in the UK and your visa application is refused, you may cancel your booking provided that:
- You notify us in writing within 7 days of receiving notification that your visa application has been refused.
- You provide official evidence of the visa refusal.
- We receive this evidence no later than 30 August.
If these conditions are met, your booking will be cancelled and any Advance Rent and rent paid will be refunded.
After your tenancy has started
You may end your tenancy by giving 4 weeks' written notice, together with appropriate supporting evidence, where:
- You withdraw from your course.
- You are excluded from your course.
- You are refused admission to your course.
- You have been absent from your course for more than 60 days due to illness, and your university or higher education provider has agreed to suspend your studies.
Your tenancy will end 4 weeks after we receive your written notice and satisfactory supporting evidence.
Exceptional Circumstances
If you are unable to take up or continue your tenancy due to other exceptional or compassionate circumstances that are not covered above, you should contact the property as soon as possible.
Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis and supporting evidence will be required. Any decision to release you from your Tenancy Agreement in these circumstances will be at our discretion.
Replacement Tenant
Where your request to be released from your Tenancy Agreement does not fall within this policy, we may, at our discretion, agree to release you if a suitable replacement tenant is found.
Any release will be conditional upon the replacement tenant entering into a Tenancy Agreement on terms acceptable to us.
Cancellation by Us
In the unlikely event that we need to cancel your booking, we will notify you in writing and, where possible, offer suitable alternative accommodation.
If the alternative accommodation is not suitable, you may cancel your booking and receive a full refund of any Advance Rent and rent already paid.
General Conditions
- Any refund due will normally be processed within 14 days of receiving all required supporting evidence.
- This policy does not affect your statutory rights.
- This policy should be read alongside your Tenancy Agreement and any applicable provisions of the ANUK/Unipol National Code.
Installments Plan
If booking date is after any rent installment due date, all prior rent must be paid in full at booking.
2 Installments Payment
Instalments
Due Date
Amount
1st Instalment
05 Aug 2026
9 weeks rent
2nd Instalment
30 Sept 2026
9 weeks rent
This property needs a Uk Based GuarantorA guarantor is a person/entity who agrees to cover the student's rent or related charges if the student fails to meet their payment obligations during the stay.
Don’t have a guarantor? We can connect you with a verified guarantor service.
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In order to pay rent in three instalments, you will need to provide evidence of a guarantor based in the country of your accommodation, such as a family member or friend. The first rent instalment must be paid 10 days prior to your tenancy start date. Your second rent payment will be due in January, and your third and final rent instalment will be due in May.
If you are unable to provide a guarantor in the country of your accommodation, your rent payment will need to be made a year in advance, in full, 10 days prior to your tenancy start date.
If you are unable to provide a guarantor in the country of your accommodation, your rent payment will need to be made in advance, in full, 10 days prior to your tenancy start date.
Yes, you can still live in Collegiate accommodation without a guarantor. In this case, full payment for the year is required in advance, 10 days before the tenancy starts. Housing Hand (www.housinghand.com) is also accepted as a guarantor with additional costs.
Before moving in, ensure you have:
Paid your deposit
Signed your tenancy agreement
Paid your first rental instalment (or full rent if applicable) as keys won't be issued without payment
Provided 1x photo ID, 1x proof of address for yourself (and your guarantor if applicable)
Provided 1x proof of Visa if needed
Provided 2x passport photos and 1x proof of student status
A wide range of students live in Collegiate student accommodation, including undergraduates, postgraduate students and international students.
You will be responsible for providing a TV licence.
Room cleaning is generally not included in your rent (although some of our residences offer room cleaning as part of the rental package), so you will be responsible for cleaning your room. If you’re not a fan of doing the cleaning yourself, we offer a range of room cleaning services. You can choose from weekly, monthly, ad hoc and end-of-tenancy cleans.
Most apartments and studios include a flat-screen TV with 40 channels. If you bring your own TV, a TV aerial point is available, and you are responsible for obtaining your TV license.
Broadband and Wi-Fi are available 24/7 throughout the building. Wi-Fi is accessible, and wired connections can be made via an Ethernet cable, with instructions provided in the welcome pack.
Collegiate residents need to provide their bedding, kitchen equipment, and towels. However, collections with these items are available for purchase to facilitate settling in.
A qualified UK Guarantor is a resident of the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and England. They must reside within the UK, be recognized as a tax resident with HMRC, have a fixed address, and provide proof of address through a utility bill (less than 3 months old) and photo ID. The guarantor should enter their National Insurance number during the booking process.
Falling behind on rent payments has legal implications. The contract is binding for the full period, and leaving before the contract ends does not result in a rent reduction.
Accommodation fees must be paid on the due dates; outstanding debts may be passed to an external debt collection agency, and you will be liable for all legal charges once the debt is with the agency.
Your accommodation will have a designated move-In weekend aligned with your tenancy start. Further details will be communicated closer to the date. If you can't move in during the designated weekend, you can collect your keys during office hours by informing the on-site accommodation team to ensure a smooth experience.
For Crown Place - Cardiff, a UK-based guarantor is required.
Crown Place - Cardiff offers 3 installments or the full payment option.
Crown Place - Cardiff student accommodation is near Cardiff University (0.3 Miles), Cardiff & Vale College (1.2 Miles), Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (0.4 Miles), Welsh School of Architecture (0.5 Miles), TEG English Cardiff (0.4 Miles), WE Bridge Academy (0.8 Miles), Kings Monkton School (0.6 Miles), St David's Catholic College (1.5 Miles), University of South Wales Cardiff campus (Atrium Building) (0.7 Miles), Cardiff Business School (0.7 Miles). These campuses/universities are within 2 miles of the property.
Crown Place is located at 1-6 St Andrew's Pl, Cardiff CF10 3BE, United Kingdom, right in the heart of the city.
You can choose from Studio apartments, One Bed Apartments, and Two Bed Apartments.
The student accommodation cost of Crown Place - Cardiff ranges from £153/week to £336/week depending on the room and stay period. UniAcco also offers Exclusive cashbacks, discounts on group bookings, and seasonal student housing offers. Contact UniAcco team for more details.
Yes, there’s an on-site gym available exclusively for residents.
Several bus stops like Dumfries Place HC, HV, and HD are within a 5-minute walk, and Cathays and Cardiff Queen Street train stations are also close by.
Full-time students in the UK are exempt from Council Tax while staying at Crown Place - Cardiff. Council Tax is usually already exempt and included in your rent. If required, you can download a Council Tax Exemption Certificate from your university and submit it to your local council. If you’re unsure, your UniAcco property team can guide you through the process.
Yes, Sainsbury's is just a short walk away for all your grocery needs.
There’s a lounge area, gameroom, bike storage, laundry room, a garden/courtyard, and 24x7 support.
Yes, the property features CCTV and secure entry points to ensure the safety of its residents.
You’ll be close to Cardiff Castle, Principality Stadium, Bute Park, Morgan Quarter shopping area, and more.
UniAcco offers a wide selection of modern room types at Crown Place - Cardiff student accommodation in Cardiff, including Standard Studio, Standard Plus Studio, Deluxe Studio, Large Studio, Extra Large Studio, Club 2-Bed Apartment, Standard 2-Bed Apartment, Standard Plus 2-Bed Apartment, Premium 2-Bed Apartment, Platinum 1-Bed Apartment, and Premium Studio. Each option is designed to provide comfort, privacy, and convenience, making it an ideal choice for students looking for high-quality accommodation.
Crown Place - Cardiff offers a range of apartment amenities, equipment cooking appliances, including Microwave, Fridge, Utility Bills Included, WiFi, Dining Room & many more. Contact your UniAcco agent for a full list of amenities.
Crown Place - Cardiff offers a range of facilities including Laundry Room, On-Site Gym, Communal Relaxing & Study Area, Bike Storage, Lounge Area, Gameroom, Garden / Courtyard, Social Events, and Cinema.
