Cardiff

Plenty of places to go if you're a student, different student night out every day of the week (Quids in on a Monday, Revs on a Tuesday, Soda Wednesday etc) and plenty of places to stumble into to grab some grub on your way home!!

Amazing nights out, plenty of good restaurants and bars. Abundance of shops and activities to do, close to the beach and fun for all the family to enjoy

Cardiff is definitely a city filled with variety. Depending on the day you may get the bustle and hustle that living in a capital city brings or perhaps the quiet enjoyment that comes with a lazy Sunday afternoon. No matter the day, Cardiff is one of the best cities for students. It is one of the cheapest cities to live in and has an endless number of activities. The nightlife is vibrant, with the Live Lounge in the city centre is a prominent attraction. There are also endless number of nightclubs, which people all around Wales come to experience. Travel, while time consuming at times, is easy, with buses and trains running frequently and relatively cheap fares makes getting around very easy. Food is one area where Cardiff has a near unlimited variety on offer. Whilst big names such as McDonald's and Wetherspoons are dotted around the city, there are plenty of independent restaurants ranging from chip shops to high end eateries to experience. Events such as football and rugby games take centre stage in Cardiff. There are rowing clubs down in Cardiff Bay as well as plenty of running areas in all areas of the city. Those with an affinity for the theatre and music may like to visit the New Theatre or indeed, the majestic Millennium Centre. Or perhaps, they may like to visit the Tramshed, with cheap music events held most nights. Whatever you're looking for, Cardiff has the options available at a bargain price. You'd be hard pressed to find a cheaper city in the UK.

Cardiff is a great city with everything located in a fairly small area. There are a wide variety of shops in the centre, so you can get everything you need. Parking can sometimes be a nuisance, but it's mainly the traffic getting into car parks that brings it down. Traffic can be quite bad during rush hour, worsened by single lanes due to bus lanes & taxis. There is good transport in the city, with Uber and bus transport prevailing & always available. The city can be busy on match days etc, but is normally reasonably quiet. The nightclubs are good but are getting slightly outdated & Boring now. The restaurants are great, but there is an overall lack of entertainment and leisure facilities.

I've lived here for nearly 2 years and cannot fault it, as a student the atmosphere is always amazing, especially rugby days

Cardiff is a very lively city with a lot to do. No matter what your budget there are plenty of nice places to eat, especially hidden down the small arcades of the city centre. The night life can be a lot of fun (if with the right people) but can also become a little repetitive.

So many things to do! Student accommodation located close to the city centre so getting back after a night out isn't too hard and going for shopping in the day is easy!

Cardiff is an amazingly compact city but it has a lot of character and the people are so friendly. On match days, when rugby matches take place in the stadium, the Welsh love of rugby becomes clear and the whole city comes alive. There are a range of really cool bars and restaurants in the city centre and in more student areas such as Cathays and Roath. The city is surrounded by beautiful countryside and Cardiff bay means you can enjoy being by the sea within just a short walk or bus journey away from the city centre. Public transport is really good and the cost of living is quite low compared to other cities.

There are plenty of places to eat within price range. This is very helpful for a student. There are also plenty of places to shop.

Everything you need is within a maximum of 30 minutes walking distance..... lectures, bars, clubs, restaurants and so many places to shop in town. Taxis are easy to get if needed and not too overpriced.

Great city with many things to do. Great range of good food places available in the town with also a good range of shops. Also, the nightlife is phenomenal.

Lots to do around this area including places to eat/ cinema/bowling/ mini golf.ect. Nights out are really good and prices are also good. Always student discount nights which comes in really handy and also lots of offers on drinks. Shopping centre is big and there are a range of shops which do great discount for students. Also a range of places to eat in the shopping centre and outside of it.

Nights out are very good, lots to do during the day and evening and shopping is very good. Lots of public transport in city

The night life in cardiff is great - there is a club dedicated to every night of the week so you never get bored. There are plenty of shops in town and there is a shopping centre called St. David's which is awesome. There are plenty of restaurants in St.Davids, the hayes or otherwise dotted throughout the city.

The best night life around, no matter what it is you're looking for, you can find something that you'll enjoy! The museum is also really fun (especially if you have kids) and there's a lot of good things to see. The food court in the St David's centre is always full of good options, the brewery court also has some good chain restaurants too! I'm a big fan of Bella Italia and Nandos!

Just an overall great place to live with everything you need and lots going on. So many places to choice from in terms of shops and places to eat out. Great value for money too with cheap cinemas and housing.

Shopping is brilliant and not too expensive with lots of big brand shops but also a huge primark. Wide variety of night life to suit all music tastes and social environments - cocktail bars, pubs and clubs Restaurant choice is probably the weakest area but there is still a good amount, maybe just lacking some lunch time venues as all restaurants in St David's are chains and not relaxing lunch chill out zones. The arcades however are super unique and exciting and so contain a few nice cafes but these are quite expensive.

Cardiff is a city bursting with life. Despite being smaller than the other major cities (which I see as a benefit in itself) the nights out are like no other. The small city means you get to know the area and people quickly and everything is a short walk away. True Welsh spirit flowing through the city, everyone's friendly and always up for a pint. Iechyd da!

The city is incredibly clean and friendly with a plethora of amenities available in short walking distance. However, at times it can seem like high concentration in small areas can lead to longer waiting time for shops such as retail and food than needed.

The best cheap night out if you like alternative or rock is Metros. There's plenty of shopping locations in St David's shopping centre and a lot of history in buildings and streets. One of the most beautiful places to go through in my opinion are the old arcades, they're filled independent clothing, shops, coffee shops, collectible shops, etc. And in the summer if you want to have a nice relaxing drink you can go to one of the many bars or pubs in Cardiff bay where you can overlook the sea or even visit some of the many doctor who filming locations

Cardiff has a lovely laid back vibe. It is homely, unrushed and unpretentious and just gets on with being a capital city without all the fuss. It's not flashy; there are neither droves of hipsters nor are the streets monopolided by rushed buisnessmen but there are hidden corners for everyone. The arcades are of course lovely to explore, but there are equally lots of independent gems to be discovered, such as The Boneyard or gig venues like Gwidhw. Without a doubt one of my favourite things about Cardiff has to be Bute Park. One can get lost in a real little forest on your way to Tesco and it has provided a breathing-escape on more occasions than I can count. The beautiful little Cardiff Castle that sits within it is also lovely to have, especially when in possesion of one of the Castle Keys that all residents are entitled to. Cardiff is cheap, friendly, green and functional. It has enough going on and enough to explore to keep your interest, everything is walking distance so you can really get to know it and its just an all round great place to live, even if it wont be permanently for me.

Cardiff is an incredible city in all aspects. it has an amazing nightlife and during term time there is something on all nights of the week so you'll never be disappointed. throughout November - feburary there is a pretty impressive winter wonderland with ice skating and German food and drinks close to city hall. in terms of things to do you'll never be bored. there are several different cinemas around the city and all of them are cheaper than the ones in my home town, when your paying £3 a cinema ticket you wont ever want to leave. there's pretty much always something to do either in city centre or down Cardiff bay.

Cardiff is an ideal place to live as it's a capital city with everything a capital city should have and its full of life and yet it's no bigger than Bristol. London is an exciting place but it's insanely busy, commute is arduous regardless of where you are, expensive and can be overwhelming and difficult to feel at home there. I've found Cardiff to be exciting yet homely at the same time, I can walk easily from home to town and uni, people on the street are friendly and I've got Bute Park right on my doorstep.

Cardiff is amazing for food and nights out, there loads of places to experience, and everyone is friendly.