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Living area
Stunning 2 Bed City Centre & Bute Park

Stunning 2 Bed City Centre & Bute Park

Stunning 2 Bed City Centre & Bute Park
2.0 star property
Cathays
6.8 out of 10, (3)
"Very conveniently located to the city. The parking was a bit limited, but overall a very sweet cottage . Will definitely return ."
United States
Allan
The price is 2.433.839 ₫
5.767.202 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Stunning 2 Bed City Centre & Bute Park
Exterior
Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa

Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa

Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa
5.0 star property
15.8 km from Cathays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (775)
"Excellent stay!"
United Kingdom
Matthew
Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa
Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Gwaelod Y Garth Inn

Gwaelod Y Garth Inn

Gwaelod Y Garth Inn
3.5 star property
9.1 km from Cathays
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (67)
"Lovely room, great staff, great food, great pub. Excellent place to stay."
Australia
Heather
The price is 2.932.689 ₫
3.519.227 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
Gwaelod Y Garth Inn
Exterior
3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms
3.0 star property
Pontcanna, 1.5 km from Cathays
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (96)
"Lovely comfortable stay with excellent facilities inc full use of a kitchen. Very friendly and accommodating host. Great location near park/ river/ castle. Parking busy but not difficult. Will return if in area."
United Kingdom
Nigel
The price is 1.416.892 ₫
1.700.484 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms
Exterior
The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Castle Quarter, 1.6 km from Cathays
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1769)
"Luxury five star rooms and service great place to stay!"
United Kingdom
Adrian
The price is 2.787.291 ₫
3.344.749 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
The Parkgate Hotel
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Park Plaza Cardiff

Park Plaza Cardiff

Park Plaza Cardiff
4.0 star property
Cardiff City Centre, 1.1 km from Cathays
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Lovely large room, very clean and comfortable. Staff were polite, courteous and friendly "
United Kingdom
Trudy
The price is 2.399.473 ₫
2.879.367 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Park Plaza Cardiff
Front of property
The Congresbury Arms

The Congresbury Arms

The Congresbury Arms
3.5 star property
29.1 km from Cathays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (182)
"Had a lovely 2 days here and the staff were very helpful and accommodating "
United Kingdom
Clare
The price is 2.617.025 ₫
3.140.643 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
The Congresbury Arms
Exterior
Novotel Cardiff Centre

Novotel Cardiff Centre

Novotel Cardiff Centre
4.0 star property
Atlantic Wharf, 2.1 km from Cathays
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"Friendly staff clean rooms clean Hotel"
United Kingdom
Robert
The price is 1.934.795 ₫
2.321.754 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Novotel Cardiff Centre
Interior
The Maltsters Arms

The Maltsters Arms

The Maltsters Arms
3.5 star property
Llandaff, 2.8 km from Cathays
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (235)
"Spotless "
United Kingdom
Justin
The price is 1.632.234 ₫
1.958.680 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
The Maltsters Arms
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Spanish cuisine
Parador44

Parador44

Parador44
3.0 star property
Castle Quarter, 1.5 km from Cathays
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (174)
"Great cereal location with very high quality rooms. Will definitely stay again "
United Kingdom
Antony
The price is 3.525.892 ₫
4.231.071 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Parador44
Exterior
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG
4.0 star property
Castle Quarter, 1.2 km from Cathays
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1613)
"Yes we had a great stay"
United Kingdom
Lewis
The price is 2.192.111 ₫
2.630.533 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG
Bar (on property)
Woodborough Inn

Woodborough Inn

Woodborough Inn
2.0 star property
30.7 km from Cathays
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (218)
"Nice functional room, great pub in the heart of the village, easy parking, good breakfast. "
United Kingdom
Michael
The price is 2.401.814 ₫
2.882.177 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Woodborough Inn
Exterior
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG
5.0 star property
Butetown, 3.7 km from Cathays
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"Room was spotless, staff friendly and professional, breakfast in the room was excellent and in the restaurant, check in was quick and efficient, evening meal in restaurant was great, "
United Kingdom
Phyllis
The price is 2.994.855 ₫
3.593.826 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG
Reception
Premier Inn Cardiff Bay

Premier Inn Cardiff Bay

Premier Inn Cardiff Bay
3.0 star property
Butetown, 3.3 km from Cathays
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (7)
"Location on Cardiff Bay is excellent, away from the growing weekend crowds and in a beautiful quiet location, close to tramsport. Parking was also easy and discounted for hotel patrons."
Australia
Chinique
The price is 1.451.533 ₫
1.741.840 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Premier Inn Cardiff Bay
Front of property
Lincoln House Hotel

Lincoln House Hotel

Lincoln House Hotel
3.0 star property
Pontcanna, 1.4 km from Cathays
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (685)
"A very nice, clean and accessible hotel with comfortable bed, freshly made breakfast and friendly staff."
United Kingdom
Uko
The price is 2.391.475 ₫
2.869.770 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Lincoln House Hotel
2 indoor pools, pool loungers, lifeguards on site
Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort
5.0 star property
21.4 km from Cathays
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1340)
"10 out of 10 was gunna recommended eating the breakfast in the morning I loves it here "
United Kingdom
Lacey
The price is 3.202.419 ₫
3.842.903 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Celtic Manor Resort
Exterior
The Manor House At Celtic Manor

The Manor House At Celtic Manor

The Manor House At Celtic Manor
4.0 star property
20.9 km from Cathays
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (629)
"Absolutely hotel,rooms were cery clean,staff were so helpfull and cheerful, everyone from cleaner to waiting staff always great you food was was spot on price top quality haho what "
United Kingdom
Adrian
The price is 2.292.830 ₫
2.751.396 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
The Manor House At Celtic Manor
Interior entrance
Crofts Hotel

Crofts Hotel

Crofts Hotel
4.0 star property
Roath, 1.1 km from Cathays
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (221)
"Clean and good sized room, the roll top bath was a bonus. Friendly and helpful staff on arrival. As a solo traveler it was nice the hotel access was on the side of the pub."
United Kingdom
Jane
The price is 2.301.738 ₫
2.762.086 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Crofts Hotel
Exterior
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
3.0 star property
Atlantic Wharf, 2.5 km from Cathays
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (257)
"Decent breakfast and friendly staff"
United Kingdom
Andrew
The price is 2.251.358 ₫
2.701.629 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 11.95 per person)
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
3.0 star property
Castle Quarter, 1.9 km from Cathays
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1058)
"Breakfast menu was good "
United Kingdom
Ibrahim Kunju
The price is 1.309.342 ₫
1.571.210 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Where to stay in Cathays

Find the best Cathays areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Cardiff showing a square or plaza, a city and modern architecture

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.

Cardiff featuring a city and street scenes

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.

Wales Millennium Centre showing modern architecture, a city and a square or plaza

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.

Pontcanna

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

Roath

Travellers like the theatres in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Top Cathays Hotel Reviews

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

10/10 Excellent
"Large panoramic room on the 12th floor with great views of Cardiff in 2 directions. Our friends booked a suite for only £30 more and it was about double the size, on the 15th floor, that’s what we’re booking next time! Clean room and complementary water and chocolate on arrival, plus a useful fridge, without all the unnecessary mini-bar contents. Disappointed that the swimming pool and hot tub was closed for maintenance."
Ben 1-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

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 65 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.