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Popular Budget hotels in Cardiff

Discover well-known properties in Cardiff that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 477 hotels in Cardiff and price data was last updated on 24 April 2025. The average price for a hotel in Cardiff is €103/night.
The following hotels are among the most sought after in the Cardiff area. Users can utilise the filters available to narrow down their search.
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1 Hemingway Road, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Bayside Cardiff hotel in Butetown with free parking This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Future Inns Cardiff Bay offers 197 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Cardiff hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.4
Excellent
3142 reviews
Location
2.0 km from city centre
42-44 Cardiff Road, Llandaff, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Adults-only Cardiff inn in Llandaff with free parking A restaurant, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free inn. The Maltsters Arms offers 5 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
8.7
Excellent
1131 reviews
Location
3.1 km from city centre
36 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Inn with a restaurant, near Principality Stadium Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free inn has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and a garden. Pontcanna Inn offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
966 reviews
Location
1.0 km from city centre
58 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, United Kingdom
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, as well as heating and daily housekeeping. Other amenities include towels, an electric kettle, a phone, and luggage storage.
Free Wi-Fi
8.7
Excellent
367 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre
St Mary Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Eco-certified Cardiff hotel in Cardiff City Centre with a 24-hour fitness center Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk. Clayton Hotel Cardiff offers 216 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cardiff hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
2858 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
Cardiff, United Kingdom
A modern 1 bedroom apartment in Cardiff Bay. The apartment also has a sofa bed so can fit up to 4 people. Quayside is opposite the Wales Millennium Centre. The Bay is only a few steps away. There are many bars and restaurants on the doorstep The space The apartment can sleep up to 4 people comfortably. It is nicely decorated to a modern standard and has everything you need. Guest access Guests can access the whole apartment.
7.7
Good
202 reviews
Location
2.0 km from city centre
88 St Mary Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Principality Stadium A bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area, and conference space are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff are onsite. The Royal Hotel Cardiff offers 60 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
2652 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre

Travel insights for budget hotels in Cardiff

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a budget hotel in Cardiff including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book budget hotels in Cardiff?

The cheapest month to book budget hotels in Cardiff is February (€43). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cardiff is July (€294).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a budget hotel in Cardiff?

The cheapest day to stay in Cardiff is Sunday (€38). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is €227.

How much is a budget hotel in Cardiff tonight?

Users have found prices for budget hotels in Cardiff tonight starting as low as €53, rising to an average cost of €116, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €56 for a 4-star budget hotel in Cardiff for tonight.

How much is a Cardiff budget hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for budget hotels in Cardiff this weekend for as little as €141/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as €146/night. For a 4-star budget hotel in Cardiff, the cheapest rate recently found was €141/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Cardiff?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 84 days before your trip to Cardiff. The lowest price found when booking 84 days ahead was €51 per night.

Top-rated Budget hotels in Cardiff

Browse through properties in Cardiff that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 477 properties in Cardiff and data was last updated on 24 April 2025.
Our users rated these hotels as some of the best places to stay in Cardiff. Be sure to read user reviews to learn why these hotels are among the highest rated.
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Longueil Close, Cardiff, United Kingdom
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€80
Avg. per night
Castle Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€82
Avg. per night

Cheapest Budget hotels in Cardiff

Discover affordable stays in Cardiff that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Cardiff can be found for as low as €43 per night. There is currently one property in Cardiff that can be booked for this price. Ty Rosa Rooms is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Cardiff. Price data was last updated on 24 April 2025
For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hotels available in Cardiff for the selected dates. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.
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118 Clive Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
1.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
€43
Avg. per night
21 St Mary Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€49
Avg. per night
45-47 Fitzhamon Embankment, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€51
Avg. per night
59 Fitzhamon Embankment, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€53
Avg. per night
14 Crofts St, Cardiff, United Kingdom
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€58
Avg. per night
Castle Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€61
Avg. per night
Station Approach, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€62
Avg. per night
Cardiff, United Kingdom
1.6 km from city centre
Parking
€65
Avg. per night
100 Newport Road, Cardiff, United Kingdom
1.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€66
Avg. per night
Circle Way East, Cardiff, United Kingdom
3.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€74
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in Cardiff

Discover the ideal holiday rental or hostel for your stay in Cardiff. Choose from a variety of options among the available accommodations. Listings are regularly updated, with the latest information as of 24 April 2025.
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Dominions Arcade Queen Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€93
Avg. per night
The Friary, Off Queen Street,36, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.3 km from city centre
€45
Avg. per night
Havannah Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
2.3 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
€129
Avg. per night

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Budget hotels FAQs

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Cardiff to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 24 April 2025.
  • How much does it cost to stay at a Budget hotels in Cardiff?

    Nightly rate typically run around €70 in Cardiff for a Budget hotels. €29/night was the cheapest price recently found by our users for these types of hotels. Our users visiting Cardiff have found that Rumney house is usually the cheapest Budget hotels.

  • How do prices at Budget hotels compare to other hotels in Cardiff?

    HotelsCombined users have found that prices at Budget hotels are generally less costly per night. HotelsCombined users find that the typical nightly rate for a Budget hotels in Cardiff is around €70. Hotels in Cardiff, without this accommodation, will usually be available for €90 per night.

  • Which Budget hotels near Cardiff City Centre are highly rated?

    If you are looking for Budget hotels close to Cardiff City Centre, there are 17 options in the area. For the higher quality Budget hotels located within 2 miles of Cardiff City Centre, the average price you’ll need to pay around €68/night. On average, the cheapest rates near Cardiff City Centre can be found at Future Inn Cardiff Bay, Wisestay, and Maltsters.

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