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Discover well-known properties in Cardiff University that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 305 hotels in Cardiff University and price data was last updated on 9 June 2025. The average price for a hotel in Cardiff University is .
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Kingsway, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Hilton Cardiff is located in the heart of the city, directly opposite Cardiff Castle. We’re minutes from St David's shopping centre, a 10 minute walk from the Principality Stadium and a short drive away from Cardiff Bay. Step inside the hotel and you’ll find beautifully styled guest rooms, fantastic dining options and a host of amenities for work, rest and recreation — everything you need for a fantastic stay in the Welsh capital.
Pool
8.1
Excellent
2882 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
€112
Mill Lane, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Cardiff Marriott Hotel offers all you need to experience the vibrant Welsh capital city in style. Perfectly situated in the heart of the city center, steps from the Utilita Arena and in walking distance of the Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle, our hotel in Cardiff with parking effortlessly sits where everything happens. Relax after a long day of meetings or exploring the city in our spacious, recently refurbished guest rooms and suites with pillowtop beds and high-speed Wi-Fi. Enjoy delicious afternoon teas, cocktails, and all-day dining at Browns Brasserie and Bar situated within the hotel. Keep up with your workout routine in our fitness center. Select our hotel to host your next event or conference; with six versatile refurbished venues and superb planning and catering teams, we are a perfect choice for a business meeting or social gathering here in Cardiff. Providing unbeatable access to main attractions in the city, this family hotel in Cardiff offers an unforgettable experience.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
2693 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
€110
1 Park Place, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 24-hour room service, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff offers 140 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
3302 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
Dominions Arcade Queen Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Welcome to Hotel Indigo Cardiff, where bespoke design meets classic Welsh heritage. Our boutique bedrooms reflect our vibrant city, with the themes Made in Wales, Welsh Industry and Music embodied in local art and natural materials. Many also offer wonderful views of the Cardiff skyline, and they all have free Wi-Fi and invigorating rainfall showers. Moments from our front door you can sing along with the fans at the home of Welsh Rugby, explore the historic Cardiff Castle with its fairy tale towers, or rock out to that famous local music at the Cardiff Utilita Arena. Our fully equipped fitness suite will keep you on your toes, and after a day of discovery, visit our rooftop restaurant & bar 'Lefel 6 at Dominions Arcade', which is the perfect place to relax, with private dining option and not to mention a fabulous roof terrace.
Free Wi-Fi
8.9
Excellent
2842 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
Castle Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and 24-hour room service. Housekeeping is available on request. The Angel Hotel offers 102 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Cardiff hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
7.8
Good
3591 reviews
Location
0.2 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
2894 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
Meridian Gate, Bute Terrace, . 0 ., Cardiff, United Kingdom
Hotel with a 24-hour business center, a short walk to Principality Stadium This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour business center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a conference center, 24-hour room service, and a business center. Radisson Blu Hotel Cardiff offers 215 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with satellite 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. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
7.9
Good
3013 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
Castle Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and self parking are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and dry cleaning are onsite. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG offers 157 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations 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.
Free Wi-Fi
8.3
Excellent
2702 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
Station Approach, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Principality Stadium This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Sleeperz Hotel Cardiff offers 95 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
3279 reviews
Location
0.5 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 assistance 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
2698 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre

Top-rated hotels near Cardiff University

Browse through properties in Cardiff University that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 305 properties in Cardiff University and data was last updated on 9 June 2025.
These Cardiff University properties are among the highest rated by our users. Learn why these hotels were rated among the best by reading user reviews.
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Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff CF10 4RT, Cardiff, United Kingdom
1.0 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
€90
Avg. per night
Grey Friars Road, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.5 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
€107
Avg. per night
Helmont House 10 Churchill Way, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€64
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Longueil Close, Cardiff, United Kingdom
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€83
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58 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, United Kingdom
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€93
Avg. per night
24-26 Newport Road, Cardiff, United Kingdom
1.0 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
€78
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels near Cardiff University, Cardiff

Discover affordable stays in Cardiff University that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Cardiff University can be found for as low as €22 per night. There is currently one property in Cardiff University that can be booked for this price. Mrs Potts Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Cardiff University. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025
For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hotels available close to Cardiff University for the selected dates. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hotel, and hotel location.
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109 St Mary Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€22
Avg. per night
11 Coldstream Terrace, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€45
Avg. per night
The Friary, Off Queen Street,36, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.3 km from city centre
€46
Avg. per night
St Marys Street, Imperial Gate, Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€46
Avg. per night
108 St Mary Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€46
Avg. per night
21 St Mary Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€49
Avg. per night
148 Newport Road, Cardiff, United Kingdom
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€49
Avg. per night
59 Fitzhamon Embankment, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€54
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Cardiff University

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Cardiff University to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Cardiff University at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.
Prices on hotels (average nightly rate) for the dates selected, broken down by hotel class. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hotel class.
4 stars +
Kingsway, Cardiff, United Kingdom
€112
Mill Lane, Cardiff, United Kingdom
€110
1 Park Place, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Dominions Arcade Queen Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
St Mary Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
3 stars
Castle Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Station Approach, Cardiff, United Kingdom
88 St Mary Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
The Friary, Off Queen Street,36, Cardiff, United Kingdom

Other accommodations in Cardiff University

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Dominions Arcade Queen Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€98
Avg. per night
The Friary, Off Queen Street,36, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.3 km from city centre
€46
Avg. per night
88 St Mary Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€74
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Cardiff University

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Facts about staying in Cardiff University

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Cardiff University to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 9 June 2025.
  • What are the best hotels near Cardiff University?

    Travelodge Cardiff Central Queen Street (7.8/10 from 31 reviews), Clayton Hotel Cardiff (8.4/10 from 2,894 reviews), and The Angel Hotel (7.8/10 from 3,591 reviews) are all highly-rated places to stay near Cardiff University.

  • What is a good hotel near Galway City Center?

    The G Hotel and Spa is a popular hotel near Galway City Center that is highly recommended, with a score of 8.7 across 1,768 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel in Cardiff University near Old Town Of Albufeira?

    Eden Villas & Apartments is a hotel near Old Town Of Albufeira that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.7 from 1,165 reviews.

  • Is there a good hotel near Dublin City Centre?

    If you’re looking for good hotels near Dublin City Centre, consider Harrington Hall (rated 8.3 over 2,723 reviews).

  • How much is a cheap hotel near Cardiff University?

    €23 per night is the cheapest Cardiff University hotel price found in our data from the last 72 hours.

  • What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Cardiff University?

    The most popular landmark in Cardiff University is Galway City Center located in Galway, followed by Old Town Of Albufeira and Dublin City Centre, located in Albufeira and Dublin, respectively. Depending on where and how long you plan on staying in Cardiff University, you may be able to visit at least one of these cities.

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