A former office building near one of Cardiff’s busiest city centre roads is set to be transformed into luxury student accommodation, offering fully furnished apartments and a range of facilities included in the price.
Trafalgar House on Fitzalan Place, just off Newport Road, has stood empty for several years, but plans are now taking shape to give the building a new lease of life as demand for accommodation close to Cardiff city centre continues to grow.
The development, known as The Fitzroy, will offer an all-inclusive approach to student living, combining private studio apartments with shared facilities designed for studying, exercising and socialising.
The scheme is expected to be completed in 2027.
The Fitzroy is planned to include 335 self-contained studio apartments, giving students their own private living space while offering access to a wider residential community.
Each apartment will be fully furnished, with the development designed to provide a more convenient alternative to traditional student housing.
One of the biggest selling points is the extensive collection of shared facilities, with around 15 amenities included in the accommodation package.
These are set to include a private cinema room, a fully equipped gym, Reformer Pilates facilities, a games room, communal kitchens, comfortable lounge areas and dedicated co-working spaces.
There will also be a rooftop terrace, giving residents somewhere to relax and socialise away from their apartments.
The idea is to create a building where students can live, study, work out and spend time with friends without needing to leave the development.
The company behind The Fitzroy has already introduced a similar style of accommodation to Cardiff with Fitz & Knox, an all-inclusive residential development located across the road.
Fitz & Knox opened earlier in 2026 and, according to the developer, has been fully occupied since opening.
While that development introduced the concept of all-inclusive living to the area, The Fitzroy will focus exclusively on students.
Its location near Newport Road puts residents within walking distance of Cardiff city centre, with access to shops, restaurants, public transport and the city’s universities.
The transformation would bring a long-vacant office property back into use while adding hundreds of student homes close to the centre of Cardiff.
With private studios, furnished accommodation and facilities ranging from fitness spaces to a cinema and rooftop terrace, The Fitzroy is aiming to offer something beyond the traditional student accommodation experience.
The Fitzroy is currently expected to be completed in 2027, with further details about availability and accommodation packages can be found on the website – https://thefitzroy.uk
