The Best Hotels in Cathays, Cardiff - 2026 Updated Prices

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Cardiff City Centre

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from St. David's to Utilita Arena Cardiff – discover Cardiff City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Castle Quarter

Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Cardiff Market to St. David's – discover Castle Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Butetown

The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Butetown. A stop by Wales Millennium Centre or Cardiff Bay Water Feature might round out your trip.

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Grangetown

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Grangetown. You might want to make time for a stop at Cardiff Bay or Cardiff International Sports Village.

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Pontcanna

Bars, historical sites and gardens highlight some of the notable features of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.

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Top Cathays Hotel Reviews

Celtic Manor Resort

6/10 Okay

"Room was a good size and was nice and clean (as was the rest of the hotel). The facilities were OK, but the whole hotel feels very tired and dated and not really what I’d expect from a 5 star. The food was fairly standard, no better than the food I’ve had in other 3 and 4 star hotels. Pool looks great in the photos but was extremely busy on our stay. Communication in advance of our visit wasn’t great - I emailed twice to ask a so eventually had to call instead. Parking charges for guests are steep. Not a terrible stay, but not somewhere I’d rush to go back to"

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4/10 Poor

"The sofa bed in room 402 was like sleeping on a wood floor. I’m saying because you have asked my opinion it was awful I had to take painkillers together to sleep. I’ve stayed. With your many times and have never had that before and I wonder r if maybe anyone e Let has s aid but honestly it was awful but apart from that all was good"

Hilton Cardiff

6/10 Okay

"The room was nice and spacious but the bathroom looked dated specially the door. We pulled the beds together because we had children with us and where the bed was it was very dirty on the floor we found the an old dried cheeto under the bed which was not pleasant. The amenities were really good we really enjoyed the swimming pool, steam and sauna. Breakfast service was good and we found the staff very friendly and helpful. The views from the room over the castle were also really nice."

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

2/10 Terrible

"As a seasoned traveller who stays in 20 to 30 hotels a year, I know the Clayton brand well from stays in Manchester, Bristol and London. My requirements are simple: a comfortable bed, a decent shower and a good breakfast. The “Deluxe Double” bed felt small, measuring 4ft 4in on a 4ft 6in base. The bathroom has a fixed shower head over a bath with a shower curtain rather than a modern walk-in shower. The Executive rooms appear to offer the same setup. Breakfast was acceptable, but poor by modern hotel standards. The bread beside the toaster was partially frozen, the fruit selection was limited, and the continental offering consisted of a few slices of salami and cubes of cheese. There was no fresh loaf to slice yourself and no proper cheese or cold meat selection. The location is excellent, and the hotel serves its purpose if you simply need somewhere to sleep. However, compared with other Clayton hotels I’ve stayed in across the UK, it falls short of the standard I’ve come to expect from the brand."

Frequently asked questions

What is Cathays like?

Cathays is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its museums. Consider a visit to Cathays Cemetery as part of your Cathays travel plans.

How many hotels are there in Cathays?

Expedia has 54 hotels and other accommodation options in Cathays to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Cardiff area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Cathays, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available in Cathays.

What is there to do in this Cardiff neighbourhood?

Cathays Cemetery is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Cathays. While you're out sightseeing, National Museum Cardiff and The Gate Arts and Community Centre are a couple of additional sights to visit in Cardiff.

How can I get around Cathays and the greater Cardiff area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Cathays Station.

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Stunning 2 Bed City Centre & Bute Park

Days Inn by Wyndham Magor

The Coach & Horses Hotel

Llechwen Hall Hotel

Days Inn by Wyndham Sedgemoor M5

Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport

Mendip Spring Golf Club

The Royal Inn by Chef & Brewer

The Maltsters Arms

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The Congresbury Arms

Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG

Bridge Inn by Greene King Inns

The Old Barn Inn

Copthorne Hotel Cardiff-Caerdydd

The Mount Rooms

Tŷ Newport

Fox & Hounds

Three Horseshoes

The Royal Clarence Hotel

Where to stay in Cathays

Cardiff City Centre

Castle Quarter

Butetown

Grangetown

Pontcanna

Top Cathays Hotel Reviews

Celtic Manor Resort

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