The Best Cardiff Budget Hotels

ideally placed for exploring the city centre or the Mermaid Quay area on Cardiff Bay, it is set on the quayside of the former Bute East Dock

a traditional, family-run hotel, situated close to the Principality Stadium amidst bars and restaurants, and renowned locally for live jazz

an eco-friendly hostel offering budget bedrooms and dormitories, there is stylish guest lounge, shared kitchen facilities and an attractive terrace

a budget hotel with simple, few frills bedrooms, located just outside the city centre; an all-you-can-eat continental breakfast buffet is served

located at junction 30 of the M4, makes this hotel an ideal en-route stopover or a good Cardiff and South Wales Valleys exploring base

family-run hotel with a stylish bar and restaurant serving an Italian-inspired menu; some of the comfortable rooms retain character features

a family-run guest house, with well-presented rooms, situated a mile from the city centre, frequent buses to the city centre stop right outside

Cardiff Castle and the Principality Stadium can be easily reached on foot from this simple style accommodation situated overlooking the River Taff

set on the banks of the River Taff with views over the Principality Stadium, bright, functional rooms with few frills are offered

welcoming guest house, located within a 20-minute walk of the city, with well-presented rooms that are named after castles and islands

on the pleasant Esplanade, a lunch-time restaurant and bar noted for seafood and classic Welsh cuisine, has cosy rooms, most with sea views

located only 2 minutes walk from the Principality Stadium and set amidst bars, restaurants and shops, the simple style room are all en-suite

stay in simple style rooms decorated in colourful tones, start your day with a hearty Welsh breakfast and later dine in the Italian restaurant