For students searching for student accommodation in Cardiff that mixes serious social spaces with genuine proximity to the city's universities, Eclipse is one of the most talked about purpose-built residences in the Welsh capital. Managed by Collegiate, Eclipse sits at Newport Road Lane, Cardiff CF24 0SP, on the east side of the city centre, a short walk from both Cardiff University and the University of South Wales.
From £180 per week with all bills included, Eclipse offers ensuite rooms, studios, and apartments, alongside a private cinema, a karaoke room, an on-site supermarket, and two open air courtyards, in a building that has built a reputation as one of the more sociable places to live as a student in Cardiff.
What Makes Eclipse Cardiff Stand Out?
Eclipse's defining feature is the sheer range of things to do without leaving the building. Most student accommodation offers a gym and maybe a cinema room. Eclipse adds a themed dining room, a karaoke room, and by some accounts a private disco space for community events, on top of the more standard gym and study facilities, so residents genuinely have somewhere different to go most evenings of the week.
The location backs that up. Newport Road Lane sits close enough to Cardiff city centre to make the ten minute walk in feel easy, while University of South Wales students have an even shorter nine minute walk to campus, and Cardiff University is roughly a twenty minute walk or a short bus ride away.
Room Types at Eclipse Cardiff
Eclipse offers a genuinely wide room range, from shared ensuites through to self-contained studios and one-bedroom apartments, with each room built around a double bed, under-bed storage, and a private en-suite bathroom.
Ensuite Room: a private bedroom with en-suite bathroom within a shared apartment of two to six residents, furnished with a double bed, desk, chair, TV, and wardrobe, sharing a large kitchen and seating area with flatmates.
Studio: a fully self-contained room with a private kitchenette, en-suite bathroom, and dedicated study desk, available across ten different named tiers from Compact Studio up to Penthouse Studio.
One-Bed Apartment: a self-contained one-bedroom flat for students who want the most independent living arrangement on offer.
| Room Type | Bathroom | Kitchen | Est. Weekly Price | Best For |
| Ensuite Room | Private en-suite | Shared | From £180/wk | Social, budget-first students |
| Studio | Private en-suite | Private kitchenette | £210-£280/wk | Independent living |
| One-Bed Apartment | Private en-suite | Private | £250-£320/wk | Maximum privacy |
All rooms include Wi-Fi, electricity, water, and heating in the weekly rent, with 24 hour staff and security on site throughout the tenancy.
Amenities at Eclipse Cardiff
- Private cinema: dedicated screening room for film nights
- Karaoke room: a genuinely unusual amenity among UK student blocks
- Dinner party room: a themed dining space connected to an outdoor courtyard with barbecue facilities
- Gym and fitness suite: on-site fitness equipment, no external membership needed
- Two open air courtyards: shared outdoor space for socialising or studying
- On-site supermarket: a Tesco Express within the building
- Study spaces: quiet individual and group areas away from the social zones
- Games room: pool table, foosball, and console gaming
- On-site laundry
- 24 hour staff and CCTV security
- Regular social events and a weekday breakfast service
The dinner party room and karaoke room in particular set Eclipse apart from most Cardiff student buildings, which tend to stop at a gym and a cinema room. Combined with the on-site Tesco Express, day to day life rarely requires leaving the building at all.
Location: Newport Road Lane, Cardiff
Eclipse sits at CF24 0SP, east of Cardiff city centre, close enough to walk into town for a night out but far enough to keep the building itself relatively calm during the week. Sainsbury's on Queen Street is around a seven minute walk, Capitol Cardiff shopping centre is roughly eight minutes on foot, and Cardiff Castle and the National Museum Cardiff are both within a fifteen to sixteen minute walk for anyone wanting a break from studying.
Cardiff's bus network runs close to the building, with regular services into the city centre, and Cardiff Central train station is reachable within about twenty minutes on foot or considerably faster by bus.
Universities Near Eclipse Cardiff
- University of South Wales: approximately a nine minute walk
- Cardiff University: roughly a twenty minute walk, or a short bus ride
- Cardiff Metropolitan University: accessible via direct transport links from the building
Life at Eclipse Cardiff: What to Expect
Eclipse has built a reputation among Cardiff students as one of the more sociable buildings in the city, and that reputation tends to hold up once you actually move in. With more than 680 rooms across six floors, the building has enough scale to run a genuinely varied events calendar, from the free weekday breakfast to themed nights in the dinner party room, and residents rarely need to leave the site to find something happening.
The karaoke room and private disco space are the details students mention most often when comparing Eclipse to other Cardiff halls, since most competitors stop at a standard games room or cinema. That said, a building built around this much shared activity does come with a trade-off: residents who prioritise a quiet, low-key living environment may find the social buzz more intense than they want, particularly during the first few weeks of term when new students are actively trying to meet people.
Location-wise, the nine minute walk to the University of South Wales is genuinely convenient, while Cardiff University students face a longer twenty minute walk or a short bus journey, worth factoring in if early lectures are a regular occurrence. The on-site Tesco Express is a small but meaningful convenience, cutting down the need for a dedicated supermarket trip during a busy week, and the two open air courtyards give residents outdoor space for studying or socialising that many purpose-built blocks in central Cardiff simply do not have room for.
Overall, Eclipse suits students who want their accommodation to double as a social base rather than just a place to sleep, and who are comfortable with University of South Wales being the more convenient of the two nearby universities. For Cardiff University students specifically, the slightly longer walk is worth weighing against the building's social and amenity offer before booking.
FAQs
1. Where is Eclipse Cardiff located?
A: Eclipse is located at Newport Road Lane, Cardiff CF24 0SP, on the east side of Cardiff city centre.
2. Which universities are near Eclipse Cardiff?
A: It is close to the University of South Wales, Cardiff University, and Cardiff Metropolitan University.
3. What room types are available at Eclipse Cardiff?
A: Students can choose from ensuite rooms in shared apartments, ten studio tiers, and one-bedroom apartments.
4. Are bills included at Eclipse Cardiff?
A: Yes, rent includes Wi-Fi, electricity, water, and heating.
5. What amenities does Eclipse Cardiff offer?
A: Amenities include a private cinema, karaoke room, dinner party room, gym, two courtyards, an on-site supermarket, study spaces, and a games room.
6. Is there a supermarket on site at Eclipse Cardiff?
A: Yes, a Tesco Express operates within the building for everyday essentials.
