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The 10 Best Hostels in Cardiff, UK

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Conveniently set in the centre of Cardiff, Mrs Potts provides free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is situated less than 1 km from University of South Wales - Cardiff Campus, a 13-minute walk from Cardiff University and 9.4 km from Cardiff Bay. The property is non-smoking and is located 400 metres from St David's Hall.

The hostel features certain rooms that include city views, and each room has a shared bathroom with a shower. Guest rooms have bed linen.

Staff is welcome and nice always!! I stayed there for a month. Beds are changed regularly and laundry was free. Great experience!

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6.9
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2,225 reviews
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$14
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Boasting a garden, a shared lounge as well as a bar, BunkHouse is situated in the centre of Cardiff, 300 metres from Principality Stadium. The property is located less than 1 km from University of South Wales - Cardiff Campus, a 14-minute walk from Cardiff University and 9.3 km from Cardiff Bay. The accommodation features nightclub and free WiFi.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Cardiff Castle, St David's Hall and Motorpoint Arena Cardiff. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 20 km from BunkHouse.

The place is clean and safe,staff is very helpful.Got to enjoy my stay in the city centre.

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6.2
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1,251 reviews
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$15
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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Hostels that guests love in Cardiff

  • Avg. price/night: $165.55
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 7,135 reviews
    Great location, I requested a quiet room and thankfully it was. All staff were lovely. Hotel smells amazing and felt very safe.
    Louise
    Family with young children
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 267 reviews
    Safe, comfy bed, great location. I thought it was lovely you added a little milk and oat milk, so kind! Towels smelt nice, all was clean! The fan in the bathroom didn’t seem to work so hot really steamy in there. Over all great!
    Jillyjean
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $69.38
    6.1
    Scored 6.1
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,789 reviews
    I come to work in Cardiff and have to pay for my accommodation. I like ML Lodge because it's cheap. The room is large,the bed comfortable, it has an ensuite and the wifi works. The room has a kettle,TV and a nice chair and desk. Definitely the best budget hotel
    John
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $68.38
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 4,320 reviews
    Great location Very friendly staff Good value budget hotel
    Therese
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $72.11
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 6,752 reviews
    Great location Cheap and cheerful Spacious room Comfy beds Nice staff
    Jessica
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $121.97
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6,879 reviews
    Great location. So convenient for the train station and the Utilita Arena. Large comfortable room. Great sound proofing considering the hotel backs on to the train tracks. Nice bar area.
    Karen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $165.55
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 7,135 reviews
    Quiet room, comfortable bed, fantastic shower, great location, staff were very friendly and room was ready a little earlier than the scheduled 3pm check in. Breakfast was OK; parked in Sophia gardens for 3 days, £40 for 7 days but cheaper than the other NCP car parks even with a disount and a lot safer, 10 mins walk across the river.
    byron
    Young couple
  • 6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,222 reviews
    They send you the front door and room door codes in advance and ask for a photo of your ID, so check in is swift. I arrived slightly early and was allowed to go to the room. The beds are the best hostel bunk beds I've found. You have a light, charger point and under bed storage. There is head room and even room to put things at the side of your bunk. The room is not cramped either. There are two female only dorms with two showers and one toilet completely separate.
    Laura
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $39.76
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,635 reviews
    Close to city centre basic and cheap room gold for backpackers that want slightly more than just a hostel. Wouldn't recommend if traveling with more than just a partner/child.
    Matthew
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $68.38
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 4,320 reviews
    the location for central cardiff was excellent, A cheap stay at a great location, clean rooms but outdated, but I didnt expect a 5 star hotel, as the price was supurb, Would highly recomend for a great nights sleep after a night out in cardiff
    angela
    Young couple