Howard Gardens, Cardiff

Howard Gardens student accommodation is located at Howard Gardens, Cardiff CF24 0EF, United Kingdom, situated in the lively Adamsdown neighbourhood on the eastern edge of Cardiff city centre. The property boasts an enviable location, placing residents just a 6-minute walk from Cardiff University School of Engineering, a 9-minute walk from the University of South Wales Cardiff Campus, and a 10-minute walk from both Cardiff Queen Street railway station and St David's Shopping Centre.

Student reviews for Howard Gardens highlight its exceptional value, standout lifestyle amenities, and prime location for smooth commuting. Residents frequently praise the free in-apartment washer/dryer units in every flat, which saves significant time and laundry expenses, while also highly rating unique social features like the karaoke room, disco dancefloor, free coffee machine, and responsive on-site team.

Howard Gardens offers excellent proximity to major academic institutions, located just a 6-minute walk from Cardiff University School of Engineering, a 9-minute walk from the University of South Wales Cardiff Campus, a 19-minute walk from Cardiff University main Cathays campus, and around a 35-minute direct bus ride from Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Howard Gardens student accommodation is located at Howard Gardens, Cardiff CF24 0EF, United Kingdom, situated in the lively Adamsdown neighbourhood on the eastern edge of Cardiff city centre. The property boasts an enviable location, placing residents just a 6-minute walk from Cardiff University School of Engineering, a 9-minute walk from the University of South Wales Cardiff Campus, and a 10-minute walk from both Cardiff Queen Street railway station and St David's Shopping Centre.

Student reviews for Howard Gardens highlight its exceptional value, standout lifestyle amenities, and prime location for smooth commuting. Residents frequently praise the free in-apartment washer/dryer units in every flat, which saves significant time and laundry expenses, while also highly rating unique social features like the karaoke room, disco dancefloor, free coffee machine, and responsive on-site team.

Howard Gardens offers excellent proximity to major academic institutions, located just a 6-minute walk from Cardiff University School of Engineering, a 9-minute walk from the University of South Wales Cardiff Campus, a 19-minute walk from Cardiff University main Cathays campus, and around a 35-minute direct bus ride from Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Howard Gardens offers 11 distinct types of private en-suite rooms, ranging in size from 12.1m² to 21.8m² to suit diverse budgets and lifestyle preferences. Rooms are arranged in shared apartments for 4 to 8 students, with each bedroom featuring a private en-suite bathroom alongside access to a shared lounge and fully fitted kitchen.

Every en-suite bedroom is fully furnished with a private bathroom, a 4x6-foot small double bed with under-bed storage, a dedicated study desk and chair, a spacious wardrobe, bookshelves, a noticeboard, and a full-length mirror.

Laundry is completely free. In fact, Howard Gardens is one of the rare student accommodations in Cardiff where every shared flat comes equipped with its own free-to-use washer/dryer unit inside the flat, saving residents money and trips to public laundry rooms.

The shared kitchen comes fully fitted with modern appliances including an electric hob, oven, fridge freezer, microwave, breakfast bar, and an in-apartment washer/dryer. The adjoining living lounge area is furnished with comfortable sofas and a TV for everyday relaxation with flatmates.

Rent at Howard Gardens is fully all-inclusive, covering all utility bills for water, electricity, heating, and property-wide high-speed internet without extra fees. Residents enjoy free high-speed Wi-Fi of up to 300Mbps throughout the building for smooth studying and streaming.

Howard Gardens provides an exceptional suite of amenities, including a study space with a free coffee machine, an on-site gym for cardio and yoga, a games zone with pool and ping pong, a cinema room, an 80-inch TV lounge with Netflix, a private dining room, a unique karaoke room with a disco dancefloor, and a landscaped outdoor courtyard.

Daily shopping and dining are right on the doorstep, with Tesco Express a 2-minute walk, La Mart Asian Supermarket a 3-minute walk, and Morrisons Daily a 5-minute walk away. A variety of local eateries and pubs are within a 10-minute walk, and St David's Shopping Centre is just an 11-minute stroll away.

Local transit access is extremely convenient, with both West Grove and Fitzalan Place bus stops just a 4-minute walk away. For regional and nationwide rail travel, Cardiff Queen Street railway station is easily reachable within a 10-minute walk.

Resident safety is paramount, backed by 24-hour CCTV, secure key-card entry systems, and a dedicated on-site team. Additionally, the property will undergo an exciting upgrade program starting from Summer 2026, refreshing both communal spaces and accommodation interiors.