The Best Cardiff Budget Hotels

recommended two star and other cheap hotels in or near Cardiff


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

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features well-equipped, simple style rooms, to start the day there is an all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast and for later, a friendly cafe/bar

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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

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

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you will find rooms designed in a striking retro style, a chic lobby bar and a handy location opposite the Motorpoint Arena at this budget hotel

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situated a 10 minute walk from the city centre and the Principality Stadium, it offers comfortable, simple style rooms with few frills

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

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a traditional hotel featuring simple style rooms, some in the main house and some chalet style, just outside Penarth and close to the coast

CFeleven

Cardiff

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a Gin bar with accommodation in leafy Pontcanna, bedrooms are simple in style, but well-presented, and the bar has a large beer garden

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simple but comfy rooms are on offer at this value hotel, it is situated just off the A48 and within an easy drive of the M4 and central Cardiff

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

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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

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on the banks of the River Taff overlooking the Principality Stadium, there are bright rooms and dormitories and it is a well known music venue

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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

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

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

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

Bunkhouse

Cardiff

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handy for Cardiff's attractions, shopping and nightlife, there are shared kitchen facilities, a breakfast buffet and frequent live music in the bar

ML Lodge

Cardiff

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

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

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