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Universities close to Swansea City Centre

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Museum Green

0.2km

Swansea Castle

0.3km

University of Wales Trinity St David

0.4km

Quadrant Shopping Centre

0.5km

Swansea Grand Theatre

0.7km

Museum Green

0.2km

Swansea Castle

0.3km

University of Wales Trinity St David

0.4km

Quadrant Shopping Centre

0.5km

Swansea Grand Theatre

0.7km

About student living in Swansea City Centre

Connectivity

As you might expect, Swansea city centre is an extremely well-connected area. Student accommodation in Swansea city centre is less than a ten-minute walk away from University of Wales Trinity St David, and a twenty-minute bus ride away from Swansea University. As Swansea train station is also in the area, it’s easy to get around the wider city or pop home for the weekend.

Outdoors

Swansea city centre is a diverse and interesting area with lots to see. When you’re walking around the city, you’ll see lots of impressive monuments including Swansea Castle. Student houses in Swansea city centre are close to the River Tawe, so you can easily take a stroll by the water. Or, if you want to relax on the grass or hang out with friends in the sun, Museum Green is perfect.

Food and Drink

There are lots of restaurants, cafes, pubs, and bars close to Swansea city centre student accommodation. If you fancy a drink, head to The Potters Wheel, The Olde Cross Keys, or Founders & Co. Or, you can try the amazing cocktails at Chuckaboo. You can grab a coffee from The Cwtch or enjoy a flavourful meal at India India.

Entertainment

When you live in student accommodation in Swansea city centre, you’ll never get bored as there’s lots to get stuck into. Explore the exhibits at Swansea Museum or catch a live performance at Swansea Grand Theatre. Watch live music at The Bunkhouse or enjoy the latest film releases at Vue Cinema. Or, if you want something different, you can take a look at the wildlife and plants at Plantasia Tropical Zoo.

Shopping

If you love shopping, student houses in Swansea city centre are ideal for you. You can pick up all your groceries from Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury’s, or Tesco in the area. Or you can head to Quadrant Shopping Centre or Parc Tawe Retail Park to browse all the high street shops you could want and explore some interesting independent shops.

Student Housing

The wide range of student accommodation Swansea city centre has to offer means there is something for everyone. There are student lets in Swansea city centre to suit every taste and budget, from shared houses to purpose-built apartments. Have a browse of our student housing in Swansea city centre and find your next home, today.

FAQs about student accommodation in Swansea City Centre

Is Swansea city centre a student area?

As the area is home to the University of Wales Trinity St David, Swansea city centre student accommodation is very popular with students.

What’s in Swansea city centre?

There’s lots in Swansea city centre, including museums, cinemas, theatres, and live music venues. There are also lots of shops, pubs, restaurants, and bars.

Is Swansea city centre a nice place to live?

Swansea city centre is a great place to live, with a buzzing nightlife and lots of cultural attractions. As it has a convenient location and efficient transport links, student houses in Swansea city centre are in high demand every year.

Is Swansea city centre safe?

As with any other busy city centre, there is some crime in Swansea city centre. However, as long as you take sensible precautions you should feel perfectly safe living in student accommodation in Swansea city centre.

Does University of Wales Trinity St David provide accommodation?

For students studying in Swansea, the University of Wales Trinity St David has relationships with local PBSA providers who can help you find accommodation. Typically, students will live in some kind of PBSA or halls in their first year, before moving into private student accommodation in Swansea city centre and the surrounding areas.

Where do students live in Swansea?

As there are two universities in the city, students live in lots of different areas across Swansea. Generally, however, students will live in student houses in Swansea city centre, Sandfields, Mount Pleasant, Brynmill, Swansea Marina, and Uplands.

Are bills included in the cost?

Many student houses in Swansea city centre are now advertised with bills included in the price. Where this is the case, your rental price could include electricity, gas, internet, TV licence and water bills and this is clearly stated on the listing. Properties without bills included are also available, giving you the flexibility to choose your own energy and water suppliers and internet service provider.

Do I need to pay a deposit?

It is normal for property managers to require you to pay a security deposit at the time of booking or before you move in. Where a deposit is required and you are signing a tenancy agreement, your property manager must protect your deposit in a legally recognised tenancy deposit scheme. As long as you look after the property and have no deductions for damage or unpaid rent, your deposit will be returned to you after your tenancy agreement ends. Whilst tenancy deposits are legally capped at five weeks' rent per person, it is more common for student deposits to be in the lower £100-250 range.

How long does a tenancy agreement last for?

The majority of student accommodation in Swansea city centre can be rented for fixed contract lengths. For purpose built student accommodation, 43 and 51-week fixed-term contracts are the most common. For shared houses, 52-week contracts are the most common and generally start in July to September.

Do you offer student accommodation for short-term stays?

Short-term student rentals in Swansea city centre are becoming more popular every year. As a result, property managers are increasingly offering shorter tenancy lengths, whether for the summer period or for individual semesters and terms. This is more common in the purpose-built student accommodation sector than in shared student rental houses across Swansea.

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