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My time at Lumis so far has been exceptional, so good in fact that I'll most likely be booking the same room again for next year. The convenience of the free gym has greatly improved both my physical and mental health and I have made many memories watching films with my friends in the cinema room. My kitchen is incredibly spacious and allows me to have all my friends and family over for dinner which means a lot to me because I love to cook for people. I currently have zero complaints and I will be sad when I have to leave.
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My time at Lumis so far has been exceptional, so good in fact that I'll most likely be booking the same room again for next year. The convenience of the free gym has greatly improved both my physical and mental health and I have made many memories watching films with my friends in the cinema room. My kitchen is incredibly spacious and allows me to have all my friends and family over for dinner which means a lot to me because I love to cook for people. I currently have zero complaints and I will be sad when I have to leave.
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Lumis Cardiff Information
| Telephone | +44 29 2049 9844 |
| Postcode | CF10 4BZ |
| Price from | £182.00 per week for 25/26 (subject to availability) |
| Top tip | Lumis Cardiff gives students the best of both worlds as everything needed for a comfortable stay is a stone's throw away. Visit the website to find out more! |
Room Types
Single Rooms - 7 Bed Cluster Ensuite
Single Studios Standard Studio
Single Rooms - 6 Bed Cluster Ensuite
Single Rooms - 7 Bed Cluster Ensuite
Single Rooms - 5 Bed Cluster Ensuite
Single Rooms Shared Bathroom 3 Bed Apartment - room
Double Studios Premium Studio - Dual Occupancy
Single Studios Standard Studio
Double Studios Standard Studio - Dual Occupancy
Single Studios Premium Studio
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This property offers free Wi-Fi, all-inclusive bills, laundry, a cinema room, a private dining space, a gym, a study area, a co-working space, a games room, social spaces, printing services, & vending machine. Discover more!
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- Wheelchair Access
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- Communal Kitchen
- Vending Machines
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- WiFi
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- Coin-operated Communal Laundry
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- Courtesy Officer (24-hour Patrol)
- Maintenance Team (Daytime Only)
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- Cinema
- Entertainment Room
- Gym
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- No Smoking
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Lumis Cardiff is located in the heart of Cardiff's city centre & is within easy reach of transport links, historical attractions, restaurants, nightlife hotspots, shops & the waterfront.
University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
Cardiff Campus5 mins4 mins5 mins0.2 mi
University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD)
Cardiff Campus14 mins5 mins10 mins0.5 mi
Cardiff University
Main Campus20 mins8 mins20 mins1.3 mi
Lumis Cardiff Biography
Lumis Cardiff is a short walk to the University of South Wales Cardiff Campus, and a quick bike ride to Cardiff University Cathays Campus and Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. The accommodation is right in the city centre of Cardiff with easy access to transport links, historical attractions, restaurants, nightlife hotspots, shops, and the waterfront.
There are great social spaces for residents to enjoy with friends, such as the games room, cinema room, and private dining area. Break a sweat in the 24/7 on-site gym. The free Wi-Fi, study areas, and co-working space make for a hassle-free student living experience. The accommodation includes handy bike storage and access to laundry facilities.
Lumis Cardiff offers fully furnished studios and en-suite rooms within shared cluster flats. All rooms come equipped with a bed, study area, kitchenette, and storage.
For more information please visit the website.
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any rooms available
By member471641 On 19th September 22
Reply from Lumis Cardiff
On 10th February 25
Hello,
You can always check our current availability and pricing for our room offer in our website: Cardiff - Premium Student Housing in the UK | Lumis Living
If you have any specific queries or you would like to enquiry a viewing, you can always send us an email to Lumis.Cardiff@lumisliving.com
Kind Regards,
Lumis Cardiff
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Is there a good mix of undergraduates in there first year.
By member465636 On 25th January 22
Reply from Lumis Cardiff
On 10th February 25
Hello,
We have students mainly from USW, Cardiff University and Cardiff Met. We currently accommodate 1st, 2nd and 3rd year students, postgraduates and even PhD students!
We always try our best to allocate students studying the same course or the same university. With any other requests you can send us an email and we will be happy to help: Lumis.Cardiff@lumisliving.com
Kind regards,
Lumis Cardiff
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Where can I park my car if I am resident at Lumis
By member863000 On 19th October 21
Reply from Lumis Cardiff
On 10th February 25
Hello,
As a resident of Lumis Student Living at Tyndall Street, Cardiff (CF10 4BZ), it's important to note that the facility does not offer on-site car parking.
For alternative parking options, you could look into NCP Car park (situated just in front our accommodation), St David's shopping centre car park or Cardiff Council car parks in the city centre (the closest to Lumis is the Castle Mews Car Park (postcode: CF10 3ER)).
Kind regards,
Lumis Cardiff
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Hi, heard that to go Lumis, need to walk under an underpass which is dim and worse, drug addicts loitering there. So my question is is there another way to get to Lumis? If for some reasons, need to walk through the underpass, is it safe?
By member645417 On 10th February 20
Hi there, thanks for your question. There are no underpasses or unlit areas leading from the city centre or univerisities to Lumis Cardiff. There is a bridge that must be crossed over a railway line, however this is used heavily and is well let.
Please do let us know if you have any further queries.
Thanks!
The Lumis Team
By Lumis Cardiff On 4th May 21
Reply from Lumis Cardiff
On 10th February 25
Hi there, thanks for your question. There are no underpasses or unlit areas leading from the city centre or univerisities to Lumis Cardiff. There is a bridge that must be crossed over a railway line, however this is used heavily and is well let.
Please do let us know if you have any further queries. Lumis.Cardiff@lumisliving.com
Thanks!
The Lumis Team
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The building is close to a lot of shops and universities. The social spaces are clean and well kept.
I like living at Lumis, it's very convenient for me as I go to USW which is right opposite. It's clean, I have loads of space and places to hang out with friends.
On the whole my experience at lumis has been positive with maintenance issues being resolved quickly. However, i have had a few issues with rent payments. Security staff are super lovely too!
As an international student in my first year studying abroad my experince has been absolutely positive. The staff has been really helpful and quick to act in any matters and the 24h security makes it feel really safe. Being so close to USW and the city centre is great aswell.
The people working at the accommodation are very kind and helpful, with the exception of some of the receptionists who I’d say are pretty much the opposite. I never had any positive interactions with them, and as a result try to avoid them if possible.
I’ve lived here for all 3 years of my undergrad and plan to stay for my masters! Great accommodation, great location, great time! Bills are included in rent which is so handy, onsite maintenance team to take care of all things repairs and the facilities are unmatched! Only complain is that sometimes the rent payments do not align with student loan payments which can be tricky, so hopefully this is something lumis can work on!
Good accommodation as it’s in the middle of Cardiff, makes commuting to uni easier. Room is great but wasn’t clean when I moved in (vape stickers on the bed, blue tac left on the ceiling from previous tenants, dirty floor that left my feet black, both sinks blocked) but other than that, a comfy room that does the job. Staff are great and super accommodating and security are always helpful and friendly
IM TIRED OF THE CONSTANT FIRE ALARMS!! Neat place to live besides from that.
A comfortable and safe space to live :)
Great location and very helpful staff. Very close to the city centre and provides you useful contact numbers you need.
Overall a good experience, some really lovely social areas, just not too many social events I would say. Also issue with treadmill in the gym for the whole time I have been here x
Cheaper than many other private accommodations and still very nice. Location is perfect, right next to University of South Wales campus and 20 minutes walk from Cardiff University campus, close to the city centre and train + bus stations. My door lock battery needed changing and it was sorted in 5 minutes, issues are resolved quickly. The main spaces are always clean and the social areas and cinema room are great. Events with free food and drink are hosted regularly. Wi-fi is very fast and stable with ~150mbps download speeds. Kitchen appliances are great and beds are super comfortable.
Lumis Cardiff has a great location in the city centre which is a 10 minute walk to the train station, a 5 minute walk to St Davids shopping centre and bus stops round the corner which are easy to get to. This is ideal for students without cars as we are reliant on public transport so the easy access is a positive. As well as location Lumis Cardiff also has excellent facilities with a state off the art gym which is well equipped and always clean. The gym is generally quiet quite so it's perfect for a workout without a lot of people like in other gyms.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve had a great experience at Lumis Cardiff. Our team works hard to make sure our residents feel comfortable and at home, so it’s wonderful to know we’ve met your expectations. If you ever need anything, feel free to reach out on Lumis.Cardiff@lumisliving.com. Enjoy your stay!
Overall I believe Lumis is a great accommodation for students. This is largely due to its prime location as it is only a 5 minute walk away from the city centre. What you pay is what you get and that is good customer service, nice open communal spaces and clean surroundings.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve had a great experience at Lumis Cardiff. Our team works hard to make sure our residents feel comfortable and at home, so it’s wonderful to know we’ve met your expectations. If you ever need anything, feel free to reach out on Lumis.Cardiff@lumisliving.com. Enjoy your stay!
I have lived here for almost 2 years during my undergraduate studies at Cardiff University. My experiences in both an apartment and a standard studio have been great. The rooms are very modern and well equipped. The location is excellent, just a few minutes walk to the city centre and a 20 minute walk to university. I highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve had a great experience at Lumis Cardiff. Our team works hard to make sure our residents feel comfortable and at home, so it’s wonderful to know we’ve met your expectations. If you ever need anything, feel free to reach out on Lumis.Cardiff@lumisliving.com. Enjoy your stay!
Overall a pretty good place to stay, though there are a few issues with regards to safeguarding and security. I was bullied while living in a shared flat so now I live in a studio which is a lot more expensive. There are also cockroaches and silverfish in most places which is disgusting.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re glad to hear that you’ve had a positive experience, but we’d love to know how we can make it even better! If you have any suggestions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team: Lumis.Cardiff@lumisliving.com. Your feedback helps us improve and provide the best possible living experience for our residents.. Enjoy your stay!
Good rooms and location but not very social
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re glad to hear that you’ve had a positive experience, but we’d love to know how we can make it even better! If you have any suggestions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team on Lumis.Cardiff@lumisliving.com. Your feedback helps us improve and provide the best possible living experience for our residents.
Lumis has been really good, especially as a first year living in Cardiff for the first time, it’s been ideal and I’m excited to stay here for my second year. Although at times Lumis have been difficult to contact, I’ve had maintenance issues resolved and generally no complaints :)
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve had a great experience at Lumis Cardiff. Our team works hard to make sure our residents feel comfortable and at home, so it’s wonderful to know we’ve met your expectations. If you ever need anything, feel free to reach out on Lumis.Cardiff@lumisliving.com. Enjoy your stay!
It is a good place to stay with your friends; it’s close to the city, supermarket nearby and shops.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve had a great experience at Lumis Cardiff. Our team works hard to make sure our residents feel comfortable and at home, so it’s wonderful to know we’ve met your expectations. If you ever need anything, feel free to reach out on Lumis.Cardiff@lumisliving.com. Enjoy your stay!
i’ve lived here for 2 years now. i’d recommend it to anyone that is moving to cardiff for university. it’s close to town and close to uni and is perfect.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve had a great experience at Lumis Cardiff. Our team works hard to make sure our residents feel comfortable and at home, so it’s wonderful to know we’ve met your expectations. If you ever need anything, feel free to reach out on Lumis.Cardiff@lumisliving.com. Enjoy your stay!
lumis cardiff is a great accommodation and amenities! close to university and 24/7 security which makes me feel safe.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve had a great experience at Lumis Cardiff. Our team works hard to make sure our residents feel comfortable and at home, so it’s wonderful to know we’ve met your expectations. If you ever need anything, feel free to reach out on Lumis.Cardiff@lumisliving.com. Enjoy your stay!
Great value for money and lively social spaces
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve had a great experience at Lumis Cardiff. Our team works hard to make sure our residents feel comfortable and at home, so it’s wonderful to know we’ve met your expectations. If you ever need anything, feel free to reach out on Lumis.Cardiff@lumisliving.com. Enjoy your stay!
I’ve lived at Lumis Student Living for the last two years and have greatly enjoyed my experience. Reception and security are always helpful. I particularly appreciate the gym and study spaces that this accomodation has to offer. It is in a great location within the city centre and just a 20 minute walk to Cardiff University. I will be very sad to leave Lumis after I graduate!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve had a great experience at Lumis Cardiff. Our team works hard to make sure our residents feel comfortable and at home, so it’s wonderful to know we’ve met your expectations. If you ever need anything, feel free to reach out at Lumis.Cardiff@lumisliving.com. Enjoy your stay!
My time at Lumis so far has been exceptional, so good in fact that I'll most likely be booking the same room again for next year. The convenience of the free gym has greatly improved both my physical and mental health and I have made many memories watching films with my friends in the cinema room. My kitchen is incredibly spacious and allows me to have all my friends and family over for dinner which means a lot to me because I love to cook for people. I currently have zero complaints and I will be sad when I have to leave.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve had a great experience at Lumis Cardiff. Our team works hard to make sure our residents feel comfortable and at home, so it’s wonderful to know we’ve met your expectations. If you ever need anything, feel free to reach out on Lumis.Cardiff@lumisliving.com. Enjoy your stay!
Whilst I have enjoyed living in Lumis, I find some of the amenities and social spaces a little lacking
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We would like to make you aware that Lumis is getting a refurbishment for our social spaces this year and we would love to hear some feedback from your side to see where we can improve: Lumis.Cardiff@lumisliving.com. We are looking forward to hearing from you! :)
Staff barged into my flat with no notice and pounded on all of the flats doors. they were patronising and trying to intimidate us for not wanting to be friends with a rude and messy flatmate who complained, and threatened to kick us out if we did not spend time with them. staff are often rude and disrespectful
Hello, We’re sorry to hear that you feel this way, as this does not reflect how we aim to support our residents. Our team always follows the correct procedures when addressing any concerns and would never intend to make anyone feel uncomfortable or intimidated. We take all feedback seriously and would like to understand more about your experience. Please feel free to reach out to us directly so we can discuss this further and address any concerns you may have. Our priority is to ensure all residents feel safe, respected, and supported in their accommodation. Please reach us out on Lumis.Cardiff@lumisliving.com.Kind regards, Lumis Cardiff
1. Value for money Cost for a studio apartment is reasonable, an ensuite not so much. 2. Location Location is good ig, you are next to a railway which is not poggers but not much you can do. you are close to city centre and USW, so it might be good if you go there idk why youd choose to tho. " 3. Property management. The security staff are quite nice and helpful, but that is about all the positives. There are very strict package pickup times e.g. 2-4pm and 7pm+ but they will also send out emails begging people to pick up their packages but still have this pickup schedule, despite there being no apparent reason for being so. Many parts of the have been broken for months and there seems to be no effort in repairing it. 4. Cleaning the inside of the building is fairly clean. 5. social spaces idk theres a lounge, gym and library that look alright. 6. social experience i spoke to someone on the elevator once 7. internet good internet
Lovely place very close to my university and was (this year) quite cheap compared to the rest but although it’s definitely a student Accomodation, the increased price of over £21 extra a week next year wouldn’t tempt me and Iv helped a few others change their minds about coming here for places cheaper with better amenities. The tenants set up a discord server so we could all chat, help each other and have a laugh but we found out a member of staff was lurking inside monitoring us. Quite frankly this is deceptive and makes me Wonder just how paranoid the place is of it’s reputation given that people had genuine issues with broken gym equipment, cockroaches and silverfish in their drains and kitchen stuff being dodgy, some complaints gor fixed, others received empty promises. Using an analogy, like the place is trying to fix a smashed plate with cellotape. There’s clearly an attempt to improve the place (collabs with businesses etc) but key areas need to be worked on.
rooms are nice and spacious, cleaners come in every so often if you’re in a shared flat. no reception staff on the weekends although there is security, just something to keep in mind
Lumis is really good to live in. I study at USW in Cardiff so it’s right over the bridge to get there. The common rooms are really fun to hang out in with the big telly and the whiteboards to draw on. The kitchens are so spacious and have lovely lighting that are perfect for pre’s. Rooms are really cosy and I love the feeling of the place :)
Lovely place, lovely staff and great location right opposite USW! Great value for money, and good facilities. The gym equipment is often broken, and it can take a while for things to be fixed after you request it, but apart from that, it’s a great place to live! I’ve lived here for 2 years and love it!
The lumis accommodation i am in is in a good location. The staff at some points are rude and feel unwelcoming and I often go to security at night if I need anything instead. The social spaces are run down, the playing machines we have there have never worked and seem to only be there for show which is disappointing and feels like you’ve been deceived. The security are so lovely and make you feel very safe, definitely the best part of lumis.
I really enjoy living in lumis. I always feel safe when i am here. The security team are also really nice.
reasonably for money, but reception could show more urgency and care for issues.
The facilities are great for socialising and hanging out with friends, the location is great - I just don’t believe the building has been built very well. There is constantly various problems that cause safety concerns. The day staff can be quite rude but the evening security staff are top tear.
price went up every year, quality went down. the building is falling apart, some of the staff are rude and unhelpful, the security are great though 10/10 for them. good social spaces & since going private they have tried to do more social party things like chinese new year with free boba, that was great.
I moved here from cathays because of issues with rats and I am so much happier here. Staff maintenance and security are all lovely and everyone who lives here has been so nice and friendly. There’s a gym and really good study spaces too.
Very good accommodation. Excellent location and good study spaces. Gym is good too!
Lovely rooms and social spaces as well as facilities and in a great location near the centre of the city and the main train station.
The location and modern design are great, and the staff are helpful. Management has also been noticeably more organized since Jade took over. My two main concerns/issues are the excessive heat in the building—especially during summer—and a cockroach problem that has only recently started improving. That aside, I’ve recommended it to friends and would do so again.
Planning on living here again next year, incredible reception service, and cleaning is incredible, everyone who lives here is sociable, and so is the security, as well as being great at there job!
I’ve really enjoyed living in lumis this year. They have a wide variety of social spaces such as a games room, study room and gym which are all great spaces. I live in a shared flat and I have enjoyed the experience and made really good friends with my flatmates. Overall this is a really good accommodation which is a short distance from the city centre which has a wide range of shops and social spaces such as pubs, bars, nightclubs and coffee shops. Also not far from lumis there is a Lidl which is a great place to do your weekly shop especially if you are a student on a budget. A final highlight for me specifically is that several of the inner city campuses are only a short walk away the closest being the University of South Wales Atrium Campus for the Creative Industries.
Good value for money, nice central location, and overall a comfortable place to live in.
I'm having a great experience at Lumis Cardiff. This is a great place to stay during your University. The accomodation is very well-located with a 3 minutes walk from city centre and you can see USW from your window! The building is really warm in winter and after past experiences, I value that a lot. The social spaces are also quite big and well maintained and cleaned. The male manager is very friendly and I feel like my issues are always getting resolved. A great place to stay as a student in Cardiff!!
I'm really enjoying living at Lumis and have just booked a room again for next year. There's a range of amenities like the gym, the cinema room, study rooms and several social spaces. The building is very nice, and it's location is very convenient and close enough to the town centre. The room itself is very spacious with lots of storage and great quality furnishings. The kitchens are good, but storage in there could be improved. But the kitchen does offer 2 fridges and a dishwasher so you can't complain too much. I'm very much enjoying my stay at Lumis and definitely recommend it!
The common areas could be used with a rework in the furniture fabric to make it more appealing. Other than that, events like the Lunar New Year can be organised to keep the residents engaged.
It is a comfortable place to live although the recent change of management has been anything but smooth, requiring a separate email to rebook the room I'm currently living in with severe delays to providing our contracts to sign. That being said, this could just be a transitional issue.
They have increased rent exponentially and forced people to move out by putting up their rent by over 30%. It was a decent value for money place, but the awkward location and lack of social spaces as well as generally unhelpful reception staff mean many are moving out.
it’s nice here, the view, location and general feel of the place is modern. i wouldn’t call it crazy spectacular, for the price it currently is i see it as standard.
Lovely on-site facilities including downstairs seating area gym and cinema room amongst others friendly staff. Decor from inside is very nice. The building and the rooms. Remains clean. Kitchen is spacious as well.
The rooms are comfortable and spacious with plenty of amenities. The proximity to university is incredibly ideal. The facilities are great (cinema, gym) and the common areas are always kept clean. The security guards are always helpful and friendly and the daytime staff are always on the ball sorting maintenance. The building runs very hot in the summer so I have to keep my windows open from March to stop it getting too hot but it’s easy to deal with if you know in advance. The lack of freezer space in my Premium Studio was a big problem but I imagine it would be less so in a cluster. I would suggest buying a cheap freezer to make sure you can store your food. Overall this is a fantastic place to live and I would highly recommend it to anyone if you can afford it.
The people here are very friendly and the facilities are very helpful. The location is great as it's very close to my university and is walking distance from multiple shops.
it’s been very comfortable living in this accommodation and everything i’ve needed has been sorted, but it can take a bit of time
Nice room and clean, wish there were more events
Lumis has been a nicer experience than most students would expect in their first year and has set the standard for other accommodation buildings. Its location is fantastic and my studio flat has a lot of storage and plenty of appliances.
my experience at Lumis has been okay, but there have been issues with fire alarms, water turning off, tv and wifi issues, and others having issues with mold, cockroaches and maintenance people walking into their rooms
Really nice place for students, although the price increase is very significant this year. Love the social spaces but the company don’t prioritise putting the same years together which would be very beneficial and make it feel more like a student accommodation.
The studio apartments here are great value for money with everything one or two people need. I’m very thankful to have my own space. Management are very friendly and respond promptly to any enquiries! Lots of social activities happening within the main social room!
The studio flats here are so comfortable, I love having my own little space to make mine. There are so many social rooms that are really useful, and the gym downstairs is amazing! I’m really enjoying my stay here and have rebooked for next year
Great location, 10 minute walk to the centre of the city. Close to everything you’d need.
Really nice facilities with friendly staff. I’ve had no problems at all during my stay. Good location, nice and close to the center as well as USW uni, close to many shops too.
I'm enjoying my time here. The rooms are spacious.
Hello there, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve had a great experience at Lumis Cardiff. Our team works hard to make sure our residents feel comfortable and at home, so it’s wonderful to know we’ve met your expectations. If you ever need anything, feel free to reach out. Enjoy your stay! Best regards, Lumis Cardiff
Had a good interaction with one of the maintenance staff, Mark, who fixed my bed. Arrived on time and was very kind and a cheerful chap. Thank you very much!
Hello there, Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad to hear that Mark was able to help and made a great impression. We’ll be sure to pass along your feedback to him—he’ll be delighted to know his work is appreciated! If you ever need anything else, don’t hesitate to reach out. Best regards,Lumis Cardiff Team
The accommodation could do a lot better with regards to maintenance. Maintenance isn't giving the urgency it deserves. Notes indicating the contractor has come in could be left in student's rooms after the maintenance issue has been resolved.
Lumis is a solid accommodation, the on-site gym could be better and maintained better but other communal spaces are pretty good. The rooms are a good size and comfortable, the kitchens don't have very good ventilation but are also a good size. Lifts are in working order 99% of the time which is better than other accommodations I have witnessed. The staff are nice. The cleaning company are questionable, had a lot of negative experiences with them cleaning the kitchen. Other than that, it's great I do recommend it.
Very slow to respond to issues. Rooms aren’t checked and cleaned before the move in date. Social spaces are very empty.
AVOID. I understand that Lumis was run better a few years ago, however the year of 23/34 I spent here was awful. The organisation was awful, the website barely works. I didn't even have confirmation of my room until like a week before I moved in. I called several times leading up to moving in, no one ever answers the phone. Email responses also took either weeks or multiple emails from me. After moving in, I was the only girl in my cluster. They don't care, they will just shove you anywhere. There is only one girl in the cluster of 7 next door to us too. I've had cockroaches in my room on multiple occasions. The drain in my shower didn't work, I had to unclog the hair from last year which was so disgusting. Our appliances broke on the regular. ALSO the payments are all due before student loans arrive, again there is just no organisation. I know it looks nice, and the rooms are pretty nice, but it's not worth it.
Lumis student living is affordable yet the best place to stay. Good people, good environment, clean and tidy rooms, helpful staff. Highly recommended.
I will recommend this property, its been 3 amazing years living here. The only down side its the noise they make from the North block at late nights. Its like they are select bubbles every yr😀😀. The lundry provider CIRCUIT, they lack maintenance😔. Lovely security team😁 Overall best accommodation for students👌
Took two and half years in lumis. Every staff is friendly and response quickly for the things not ok. Location is fantastic, so easy to access cardiff Bay and city centre.
The studio apartments are fantastic
Highly recommend to any student
excellent location, helpful staff, and comfortable rooms and spaces.
This was the first accommodation I moved to in uni, and I’ve stayed here for all 3 years. The staff is helpful and very nice, the place have everything a student might need and it is close to the city centre.
One of the best students accommodations!
The rooms are of the best quality and the staff are super professional and friendly! This area is really close to the city centre too, so it is only a short walk into town. The social spaces are of the highest quality and super spacious! Perfect for meeting new people and hanging out with your friends!
Very good student accommodation!
The accommodation is in a great location, rooms are spacious and communal areas are well maintained and cleaned regularly. Great value for money.
Having a fabulous time at the Lumis, lovely room with an amazing view of cardiff bay (on 10th floor), staff are lovely and helpful, social areas useful for studying in when i cannot focus in my room, very very warm on top floor so would definitely recommend getting a big fan but worth it for the views!
Great experience, been staying at lumis student living Cardiff for the past 3 years, through my BA and currently MA. If it was up to me I would never leave.
First year living here and the move in was simple and easy. Staff were very helpful and the facilities were easy to find my way around. The room was very clean on arrival and are very spacious fitted with lots of storage and desk space. The kitchen in the same with plenty of room for 7 of us to move around in with ease. Great facilities downstairs including the gym, study spaces, cinema room and pool/table footy. Highly recommend this accommodation having lived here first hand.
I don't know about others but I love Lumis. Peaceful and quiet, with absolutely no drama. Everyone is okay and the environment is student friendly. Been here for over a year and will definitely be here till I'm done with uni.
Spent my first two years at uni here and am loving every second, security are great and the staff are very lovely, no major issues to complain about. An all around great experience.
Great place to stay, highly recomend
Great Facilities, no major issues, very welcoming all around! :)
in my second year of uni and my first accommodation failed to provide a safe living space and areas too hang out with my mates. when moving into lumis i was shocked too see how big the spaces where for us too study, to hang out and watch movies with my mates. i went for a studio apartment this year and was amazed with how well the room was when i got there. everything worked and all was clean. it was very spacious and the tv worked well. living here makes me feel a lot safer from my previous place with alot of doors needing a fob too let you in and how the staff are ready too help the second you ask for it. highly recommend you stay here fir a first year of you’re looking too meet new people or even live on your own.
Great location and rooms. Amazing common areas and a helpful team. Great experience
Affordable and close to town which is nice. Lots of different places to study and the extra amenities (like the ice hockey) is cool!
Is a great modern place and nice atmosphere nice common areas with hot and cosy rooms. Good management and excellent reception staff
Great accommodations well worth the money
very cost-effective accommodation for me and school!!!! Thanks
The best place I have ever stayed, the staff are lovely and are always happy to help with even the most random of things like opening nail varnish bottles. The post collection times are perfect times in the day to fit around uni, it’s not far from any campus and its 5 mins away from the town centre. Also the food options near by are great and don’t take long to be delivered.
Modern, nice building. Social areas are big and have a warm atmosphere. The location is very good.
I'm in my third year at Lumis and have loved being here. Great Facilities, really friendly staff and really great value!
All I can say is save your money and don’t waste your time using this student accommodation. The customer service is outrageous and the facilities are always out of order. During the pandemic they neglected students and confined them to their rooms also they do their best to withhold your deposit
Great rooms for the price and also feels very secure with a nice environment and great location. Despite this it has felt like ive lived on a building site for the last year. The only way to make the noise slightly quieter is to shut your window as if it wasn't bad enough with the heat as the ventilation is terrible no number of fans will ever be enough. Don't live in the South building facing the Capital as it is so depressing as you get no sunlight! and a view of an empty office with builders in. The windows have not been cleaned once since I got here and are gross. Despite living alone in a studio you weren't allowed even one guest even when the government allowed another household to mix. So not only did student get depressed working from home constantly you can't even have someone over in the room you pay rent for. It felt like you were in prison and school with so many rules that were unnecessary. Wifi is awful and rooms weren't cleaned properly when moving in
Love lumis ! Lived here for 3 years and I'm leaving soon will miss it so much the staff are amazing and this place is what made me want to go to uni as I was obsessed with it the day I came for a viewing ! Highly reccomend
Great Facilities, Okay Staff, The WORST social experiences ever. If you’re looking for fun extroverted flat parties.LOOK AWAY. The group chat sums up the people that tend to live here, they complain about every little thing about the Accomodation. The accommodation tends to contain mostly USW students with a few Cardiff Met and Cardiff Uni students. However, If you LIKE your own space and is someone who is Introverted and want to go for somewhere with a great location to Town, this is PERFECT for you. The Price is also great for value, £118 a week for a 7 bed cluster with amazing facilities with an en suite is honestly so so good. Overall experience 5/10
Awful cleaners who don’t wear masks and also didn’t bother to clean well during lockdown when things should’ve been the most sanitised (took 2 months to clean a dirty lift), awful wifi, *mysterious* landlord who wont let suicidal people cancel their contract this year but let 100’s of people leave last March for the 1st lockdown (provided they could leave before a certain date), building works on the walls outside your windows that shake the rooms 10am-5pm during 3rd years final weeks of Uni, rather than waiting an extra few weeks till everyone finished. Very rude and fake receptionist (some nice ones too) & weird parcel hours. Last July i was alone in my flat and had numerous staff walk into my flat without warning (illegal) and also not covid safe lol and scary as a young woman to hear ppl walk in your flat while you’re showering without notifying you previously (again, illegal). So many issues. Also moved to a 5 bed from a 7 and i pay £4 extra a week and yet have less space lol.
Super close to uni! The bridge is a little annoying when you're asthmatic but I could get from my bed to class at USW Atrium in 5 mins 😎 The building itself seems to always have the heating on - it's so hot in the corridors and the radiators in the rooms seem to have a life of their own. The windows have grates over them so even if you open them there's no air flow. The socials are nice when they actually happen, I loved the Halloween party but since covid there hasn't been anything so my socialising has been awful here. I've been here 2 years and only know people via my uni course because I'm living alone in a studio. The view is nice from my room, and the trains aren't too noisy for me, although the odd one squeaks through at 3am. The laundry is expensive but it's via circuit so the same with most accoms in the area, and the wifi is great beyond the odd drop or black out from external issues. Its probably the best value studio accommodation in Cardiff Central right now for USW.
Great staff, amazing security, help over COVID pandemic could be better
It's good, best in Cardiff price and quality
Due to COVID we haven’t been able to use social spaces but they do look nice😊 The kitchen space is great because of the room and it doesn’t feel like a prison. Everyone is very nice and easy to talk to 👍
Due to COVID we didn’t manage to actually use the social spaces but every time we walked past they looked like they would’ve been nice to hang out :/ living here was enjoyable and the rooms are definitely good value as there’s loads of storage space and cupboards to fill! All the staff are very friendly and approachable if you have any sort of concern or problems
All of the reception staff are amazing!! Same for security!! Plus room is really nice too!!
I’ve had a really good experience living at Lumis. The staff are lovely and you get good value for money!
Amazing place to live with great staff and brilliant maintenance
lumis student living in Cardiff, local to the centre. Easy access to local facilities!
For the the most part living at Lumis is great but the only thing that really gets to me is that we are not allowed to collect post outside of set times. This has made me really think about chaning where I live as I am busy and find it hard to collect my post at set times.
This was my first year here and it was ok, but I'm pretty sure because of the Pandemic they weren't able to do anything like social activities. But every other thing is good, the flats are good also, but if you get lucky you'd have clean flatmates. But I prefer the studio for myself. Everyone has their preference. But to cut the long story short, I would r commend this accommodation to anyone I know, its value for money is 10/10 and the people here are nice and welcoming.
Good value for money and convenient distance from the city centre.
Since maintenance was done on the wifi, it has not been as good as before. Some maintenance issues with kitchen/bedrooms are not addressed and left unfixed. However, Lumis is a lovely place for students to stay that’s perfect for access to the city centre and USW. The apartments are spacious and modern. A very social space for students to interact. Due to covid the common spaces haven’t been open which is a shame.