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 Friendly, no fuss |
191-193 Albany Road Roath Cardiff CF24 3NU United Kingdom |
It's no surprise that this hotel used to be a family home - it still retains an air of comfort and offers a warm welcome. It has a low-key, no-fuss atmosphere and is popular with guests of all ages. The rooms are well-maintained and the hotel itself is in a very convenient location - on a main bus route into the city centre and within walking distance of a prime shopping area and Roath Park with its glasshouse, rose gardens and boating lake. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Families welcome |
24 Plasturton Gardens (Pontcanna) Cardiff CF11 9HF United Kingdom +44 29 2039 5342 |
This peaceful little guesthouse has a Welsh Tourist Board one-crown commendation and is particularly popular with familes, students and those who appreciate a homely atmosphere. It also attracts a large number of foreign visitors. Set in a residential area close to the city centre, and convenient for major bus routes, the Millennium Stadium, castle and theatres are all within 20 minutes' walk. The Museum of Welsh Life is a short bus ride or drive away. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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They don't get much cheaper |
11 Coldstream Terrace Cardiff CF11 6LJ United Kingdom |
For those seeking to sample Cardiff's nightlife on a budget, this Wales Tourist Board two-star guesthouse may be just the thing. Situated just 300 metres from Cardiff Castle, the converted house overlooks the River Taff which runs through the city. The city centre is just a few minutes' walk away, and bus and train stations are a ten minute walk. It may not be very posh, but it offers very good value for such a central location, and the cooked breakfasts are reputedly very good. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Simple and humble |
11 Coldstream Terrace City Centre Cardiff CF11 6LJ United Kingdom +44 29 2037 7148 http://www.hotelcardiff.com/ |
Planning a stopover on the way to a holiday destination? Visit this petite but friendly bed and breakfast place that overlooks the river Taff. The bus and train station are easily accessible from this place. All the rooms have the basic requirements and the room service is excellent. You can get your pets along too, but you need to make prior arrangements for that. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Affordable stay |
98 Neville Street Riverside Cardiff CF11 6LS United Kingdom +44 29 2034 3577 http://www.cardiffbackpacker.com |
Expect a warm welcome from the staff at the Cardiff Backpacker Hostel. And if you are facing a language problem, don't you worry since the staff here are multi-lingual and are well-versed with the different sites around the city and thus prove to be good guides. While you are enjoying your stay here, you can catch up on your favourite flick that you can access at the video library that boasts of an extensive collection. The bar at this place serves the choicest of cocktails and beers. While the nightly rate for a bed at the dormitory is GBP 16, private rooms are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Affordable living |
South Gate House Bevan Place, PO Box 533 Cardiff CF14 3XZ United Kingdom +44 29 2087 5117 http://cardiff.ac.uk/resi |
Located within the Cardiff University campus, this place offers affordable accomodation to its university students, staff and visitors. Students can hire single en-suite rooms on self-catering or on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Helpful hostess |
163 Cathedral Road Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9PL United Kingdom +44 29 2037 4457 |
The tree-lined Cathedral Road, close to the city centre, boasts a wealth of hotels. Chalice Keep is one of the smaller ones and offers a very homely atmosphere. The decor and furnishings are more like you'd find at the start of the 20th century than the 21st, but the bedrooms do have modern conveniences such as wash basins, TV and tea and coffee making. A gentle stroll will take you to Bute Park and then on to all the attractions of the city centre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cheap and central |
46-48 Clare Road Riverside Cardiff CF11 6RS United Kingdom +44 29 2034 4839 |
Cheap, quality accommodation near the city centre is hard to come by, but the Clare Court Hotel is always a popular choice for visitors on a budget. A converted house opening directly onto the street, the bus and train stations, the Millennium Stadium and all the main attractions of the city centre and Cardiff Bay are all within walking distance. As an added attraction for sports fans, the hotel is owned by a former Welsh international footballer and his wife. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cosy and historic |
Mountain View Pwll-y-Pant Cardiff CF83 3HW United Kingdom |
Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This guest house was built in 1682 and has a long and interesting history. Situated in the town of Caerphilly (close to its famous castle), it is an easy 15-minute drive to Cardiff city centre. The guest house maintains a homely feel, with traditional decor and furnishings including exposed beams and huge, open fireplaces. Its small size means the owners can offer a high standard of personal care and attention. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Convenient for the university |
58 Colum Road Cathays Cardiff CF10 3EH United Kingdom +44 29 2022 6266 |
Situated close to the civic buildings and the National Museum and Gallery, this small guesthouse is very popular with students and visitors to the university, being just along the road from the Humanities, Languages and Business Schools. It has a Welsh Tourist Board recommendation for good service and offers cheap and comfortable accommodation a short stroll away from the city centre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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City and sea |
10 Plymouth Road Cardiff, WE CF64 3DH United Kingdom +44 29 2070 6701 |
An RAC two-star hotel set in the Victorian seaside resort of Penarth. Offering full home comforts and a quiet atmosphere with local walks, the seafront is a few minutes away. Cardiff city center is also close by, easily accessible by car or the regular bus and train services that link the two centers. This is an ideal base for those wanting to combine a taste of city life with a quiet, coastal break. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For city and university |
69-71 Richmond Road Roath Cardiff CF24 3AR United Kingdom +44 29 2049 2168 |
Set halfway along a wide, tree-lined road linking the Roath area of Cardiff with the city centre, this large house has been tastefully converted into a hotel and is ideally placed for visitors to the university. Family run, it offers a high standard of personal care. The city centre is a short walk away, as is Roath Park with its flower gardens and boating lake. There are also large numbers of pubs, restaurants and takeaways within easy walking distance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A home away from home |
No.1 Cardiff Road St. Fagans Cardiff CF5 6EB United Kingdom +44 29 2056 6668 http://www.beechwoodonline.co.uk/ |
A traditional country-style bed and breakfast place, the Laurels is a family-run guesthouse that offers affordable accommodation for business or leisure travelers. It provides an easy access to the city and Cardiff Bay and is located adjacent to the Museum of Welsh Life. Single as well as double rooms are available and there is a special en-suite family room too. You can choose between English and continental options for breakfast. Credit cards, however, are not accepted. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Something a little different |
Penmark The Croft Cardiff CF62 3BP United Kingdom +44 1446 711352 http://www.theoldbarnbedandbre... |
For those seeking accommodation with a difference, this small but luxurious cottage might do the trick. The building still retains original features such as slate floors and exposed beams, and decor and furnishings are in the style of a traditional farmhouse, giving it an air of country charm. The barn is a self-contained unit with double and twin en suite rooms, lounge and kitchen and is available on a bed and breakfast or self-catering basis. A nearby beach and country walks make this a most attractive place to stay. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An easy walk |
188 Cathedral Road (Pontcanna) Cardiff CF11 9JE United Kingdom +44 29 2022 1187 |
Set half way along a broad, tree-lined road in a conservation area of Cardiff, the Rambler Court Hotel offers a peaceful haven from city life. The Welsh Institute of Sport is minutes away, and a short walk will take you to Cardiff Castle and the Millennium Stadium in the city centre. The hotel is a converted Victorian town house with pretty gardens. The spacious rooms, with their high ceilings, are comfortable and fully modernized yet retain much of their original charm. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sunny Side Up |
124 Newport Road Roath Cardiff CF24 1DH United Kingdom +44 29 2049 1667 http://www.sunburyhotel.co.uk/ |
This hotel is part of a terrace that runs along one of the main roads of Cardiff. The imposing stone building was once a Victorian town house and is decorated with pretty flowers and cheerful blue paintwork. Conveniently placed near the city centre, there are a number of good pubs and restaurants, close at hand. Cardiff Bay is also a short drive away. The rooms are bright and airy, comfortably furnished and installed with a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Breakfast is served in the ground floor dining room. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Budget accommodation for the family |
Keen Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff CF10 5JR United Kingdom http://www.travelinn.co.uk |
Not exactly in the heart of Cardiff Bay (in fact, this modern, concrete hotel only just about qualifies to be in the Bay at all), but for city-lovers it may just be the perfect location. Set between the city centre and the trendy new waterfront developments, it's only a few minutes walk from either and, true to the chain's style, the prices are about the cheapest you'll get for such a central location - particularly if you're travelling as part of a group. Accommodation is charged on a per-room basis, regardless of how many you manage to squeeze in, and the rooms can comfortably hold two adults and two children. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Close to motorway |
Port Road Nantisaf, Wenvoe Cardiff CF5 6DD United Kingdom +44 29 2059 3896 http://www.travelinn.co.uk/ind... |
Travel Inn motel is convenient for the motorway and half a mile from the large retail park at Culverhouse Cross. Drop in and take a look at the enormous Marks and Spencer department store while you're in the area. This is one of four Premier Inns in Cardiff, offering accommodation at a fixed price per room. Popular with families and business travellers, the hotel's proximity to the motorway gives easy access to Cardiff Airport and makes for a good base from which to explore South Wales. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Set price rooms |
Circle Way East Llanederyn Cardiff CF23 7ND United Kingdom +44 29 2054 9564 |
This is one of several hotel chains that offer room-only accommodation at a fixed price per room. Travelodge benefits from a prime location close to the A48 and M4 motorway, and has a family-friendly Harvester restaurant and bar on site. Recommended for those with their own transport, Cardiff city centre is a 15-minute drive away. The rooms are spacious enough to accommodate up to three adults and one child. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Be beside the seaside |
8 Victoria Road Penarth Cardiff CF64 3EF United Kingdom +44 29 2070 7268 |
A comfortable Wales Tourist Board two-crown hotel located in the quiet and leafy calm of a Victorian seaside resort. The local area offers Penarth Pier, a promenade and stunning cliff top walks, while Cardiff city centre is only three miles away and easily reached by train, bus or car. The hotel has long been run as a family concern and the proprietors are only too happy to pass on their wealth of local knowledge to visitors. With excellent public transport and golf and horse riding in the local area, you'll never be stuck for something to do. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Close to stadiums |
Clare Street Riverside Cardiff CF11 6BD United Kingdom +44 29 2037 1983 http://www.clubrumours.co.uk/ |
The Wynford is a Welsh Tourist Board two-star hotel which offers family accommodation with a friendly welcome. Close to Ninian Park football ground and the Millennium Stadium, it attracts a fair number of sports fans, while its night club is popular with the over 30s. The city centre is a short walk away and, in addition to the hotel's own bar and bistro restaurant, there are several good pubs and restaurants within easy reach. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Backpacking to Europe? |
2 Wedal Road Roath Park Cardiff CF14 3QX United Kingdom +44 29 2046 2303 http://www.yha.org.uk/ |
If you are planning to visit Cardiff and hoping for a comfortable yet affordable stopover, then book a stay at the YHA (Youth Hostel Association). It offers three, four, six, eight and fourteen rooms for its guests. But if you are not a member of the organization, then you need to shell out a surcharge on the room rate. All guests need to provide a proof of identity on arrival. Review © 2007, Wcities |