So, you’re going to university in Swansea. With its cosmopolitan city centre, gorgeous beaches and campus university, Swansea really does have it all.
But where should you live? Well, don’t stress, Swansea has plenty of choices when it comes to your search for student accommodation. Like all major cities, Swansea has its fair share of student accommodation and student houses, many of which are conveniently in the city centre.
To make your decision easier, we’ve rounded up a list of the best student halls in Swansea, covering all the benefits, price, student areas and plenty more. Let’s get stuck in.
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CRM Students, Crown Place
Crown Place is CRM Student’s new property in Swansea and it’s absolutely gorgeous. Situated on the waterfront and overlooking the Swansea Marina, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better location.
In fact, it’s just a short 5-minute stroll from The University of Wales Trinity St David’s campus and a short bus ride away from the uni of Swansea Bay campus. Room wise, Crown Place has everything from cluster options to private studios to choose from. The building also comes with its own on-site gym and private dining room- all of this from £135 per week.
For Swansea students looking for spacious, more luxurious student living, you might wanna check out their brand new boutique rooms. However, it’s going to set you back a whopping. £300 per week.
CRM Students, SEREN
Next up is CRM’s other student accommodation, SEREN. These fully equiped rooms are located in Swansea city centre, close to the universities and everything else that Swansea has to offer. If you’re studying at the University of Wales Trinity St David, you’re looking at a six minute cycle. Meanwhile, it’ll take you 15 minutes on the bus from Seren student accommodation to the University of Swansea Bay campus (17 mins to the main campus).
Likewise, it has a range of rooms from 6-12 bed ensuites to studios and even studio clusters. This is easily one of the best student accommodation options for Swansea students.
What’s more, the facilities in this building are fantastic and include a state of the art sports centre, games room, a garden cinema, rooftop terraces and free bike hire – where can we sign up?! Rooms start at £162 PW for year 23/24.
Prime Student Living, Coppergate
Coppergate is a brand new student accommodation that is located on The Kingsway in Swansea. Its central location means that it is a great choice for both Swansea University and UWTSD students. There’s a wide range of room options available in this building from stylish ensuites to spacious studios.
Additionally, all utility bills are included and students can make use of the free Gym membership, laundry facility, private dining kitchen, outdoor courtyard, secure bike storage, and games zone. Prices start from £127 PW.
True Student, Swansea
Having opened in September 2022, True Student Swansea is a brand new student accommodation. With a central location and views over the River Tawe, this accommodation offers an idyllic setting for university life- great for first-years looking to settle in.
There are both private student accommodation and shared apartments available with prices starting at £139 PW. What’s more, the building is equiped with its own free on-site gym, wellness centre and study zones!
Swansea University
Swansea University has plenty of accommodation for students to choose from-perfect for all budgets and personal needs. Check out the full list below.
Rod Jones Hall
Students looking for accommodation on Swansea University’s Bay Campus will be housed in the Rod Jones Hall. This building consists of four blocks and has a variety of room types available including a standard and premium en-suite room. Priority goes to those students who are studying at the Bay Campus so apply early if you want to get a room!
Singleton Park Campus Accommodation
Next up is the Singleton Park Campus Accommodation. This is a popular choice with first year, returning, international, medical and postgrad students. There’s a variety of rooms up for grabs. This includes ensuite, standard and adapted rooms. They also offer Welsh Language flats, which are a popular choice for Welsh speakers.
Beck House
Next up, Beck House comprises of 6 large victorian houses and has a mixture of shared and single accommodation. Beck House is situated in the uplands area of Swansea, with shops, bars and restaurants all nearby. It’s particularly popular with mature, postgrad and international students.
Hendrefolian Student Village
Also known as HSV or ‘The Village’, this large off-campus residence is popular with uni students looking for sociable yet low-cost accommodation. Although it’s located two miles away from the Singleton Park campus, tenancies over 13 weeks will receive a free bus pass for the academic year. HSV provides self-catered accommodation with kitchen facilities and free wifi.
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Heading to The University of Wales Trinity Saint David? Well, all accommodation at UWTSD is located at The Llys Glas Complex. Read on to see what accommodation options are available.
The Llys Glas Complex
The building contains 80 single occupancy self-catered en-suite rooms ranging from standard to extra leg rooms. Priority goes to first-year students who have the university as a conditional or unconditional offer. All rooms come fully furnished with a bed, desk, chair, mirror, wardrobe, shelving and bedside cabinet.
Oldway Centre
If you’re studying at Gower College- Llwyn-y-Bryn or the University of Wales Trinity St David’s, you’ll be pleased to hear that this student accommodation is within walking distance! What’s more, when it comes to student properties, it has amenities coming out of its ears, including a games area, cinema room, outdoor courtyard and even a gym on-site. Cool, huh?
However, you’re looking at between £130 and £230 PW. But as you’d typically expect with student accommodation, you’ll have bills included, WiFi, and with the Oldway Centre, an on-site residents’ team, security and CCTV.
That’s a wrap of the best student halls in Swansea! Where will you stay? Likewise, if you are applying for accommodation in the second or third year, you may want to check out our list of the best student letting agencies in Swansea too!
Why Swansea?
There’s no denying that the South West Wales area is a stunning place to live. The city itself covers the beautiful Gower Peninsula, offering such natural beauty to students who opt to study in Swansea. For many students, the nightlife, uni options and wide range of opportunities are incredibly tempting.
Finding landlords you can trust makes for a much smoother process when finding a student house in your second or third year of university! Sure, university halls are great for your first year, but when you’ve gotta deal with agents, a landlord and check out a bunch of properties as you enter second year, knowing where to start can certainly save you time!
