The Best Hotels in Cathays, Cardiff - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a kitchen area with cabinets and a window overlooking greenery.

1. Stunning 2 Bed City Centre & Bute Park

Cathays

Carl

2. Stylish 1-bed Flat Central Cardiff Bay View

Cathays

4.250.428 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a door leading to an outdoor area.

3. Ground Floor Apartment Sleeps 4 Parking

Cathays

5.214.189 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, allowing natural light to illuminate the space.

4. Park Plaza Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 1.1 km from Cathays

karen

3.019.950 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and wall art.

5. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Castle Quarter, 1.2 km from Cathays

Chris

2.366.511 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A historic stone building with multiple windows and a prominent chimney.

6. Lincoln House Hotel

Pontcanna, 1.4 km from Cathays

Stuart

3.117.921 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A grand lobby with a chandelier, arched windows, and a reception desk.

7. The Parkgate Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.6 km from Cathays

CIDDRA

3.814.674 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A bar area with stools, tables, and a checkered floor.

8. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.2 km from Cathays

Arindam

2.637.101 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A grand hotel lobby with a marble floor, large potted plants, and a chandelier.

9. The Angel Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.4 km from Cathays

Rene

2.133.510 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern dining area with blue seating and yellow chairs, large windows offering views of historic architecture.

10. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.9 km from Cathays

Benjamin

1.871.036 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A historic building with a prominent entrance labeled "The Pontecanna Inn." It features a classic architectural style with stonework and multiple windows.

11. Pontcanna Inn

Pontcanna, 1.3 km from Cathays

David

2.214.630 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A dining table with a plate of food, two glasses of wine, and cutlery.

12. Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

Adamsdown, 1.3 km from Cathays

Helen

2.208.740 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa with patterned cushions, a green armchair, and pendant lighting.

13. Hilton Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 1.1 km from Cathays

Andrew

3.570.853 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern hotel room with a breakfast buffet, a dining area, and a view of historic buildings.

14. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.9 km from Cathays

Mathew

2.372.332 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A library with leather armchairs, a fireplace, bookshelves, and a framed painting.

15. Tanes Hotel

Adamsdown, 1.5 km from Cathays

John

1.992.107 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a cityscape mural on the wall, and a window with curtains.

16. easyHotel Cardiff

Adamsdown, 1.3 km from Cathays

Andrew

1.342.201 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A patio area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

17. Parador44

Castle Quarter, 1.5 km from Cathays

John

4.059.794 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, grey and blue pillows, a framed bee artwork on the wall, and bedside lamps.

18. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

Pontcanna, 1.4 km from Cathays

Sarah

2.423.844 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a sign for a conference suite.

19. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Butetown, 3.1 km from Cathays

kayode

2.668.873 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A hotel entrance with a red awning, a sign for Ladbrokes, and a sign for Cafe Jazz.

20. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.6 km from Cathays

Tony

1.906.338 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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Where to stay in Cathays

Find the best Cathays areas for the activities you enjoy most.

An aerial view of a city with a river, stadium, and surrounding residential areas.

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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An ornate ceiling with intricate patterns and two stained glass windows.

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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A waterfront cityscape at dusk with a prominent Ferris wheel, a clock tower, and a calm harbor reflecting the sunset.

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 Mermaid Quay might round out your trip.

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A river with a boat, a bridge, and modern buildings.

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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A suspension bridge over a river with leafless trees in the background.

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

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hotel"

The Coal Exchange Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely — here’s a polished hotel room review you can post: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The room was clean, spacious, comfortable, and beautifully maintained. The bed was very comfortable, and everything I needed was provided. The room had a lovely atmosphere and was perfect for relaxing after a long day. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and very helpful throughout my stay. The service was excellent, and the overall experience was even better than I expected. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable, clean, and enjoyable stay. I’m very happy with my experience and would love to stay here again!"

The Manor House At Celtic Manor

8/10 Good

"We had a really enjoyable stay at Celtic Manor. I slept incredibly well, the spa was excellent, and breakfast was a real highlight — very good quality with a fantastic choice. A £7 for a bowl of chips, expectations are naturally rather high. Sadly, these were more limp than luxurious — lacking the crispness and heat the price rather suggested. The bedroom itself was comfortable and nicely presented, although I do think the hotel needs to keep an eye on the rooms as they age. For a hotel of this standard, small signs of wear can quickly detract from the overall experience if they are not kept on top of. Overall, though, we had a lovely stay. The spa, a great night's sleep and an excellent breakfast were definite highlights."

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.

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Our top choices for Cathays hotels

1. Stunning 2 Bed City Centre & Bute Park

2. Stylish 1-bed Flat Central Cardiff Bay View

3. Ground Floor Apartment Sleeps 4 Parking

4. Park Plaza Cardiff

5. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

6. Lincoln House Hotel

7. The Parkgate Hotel

8. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

9. The Angel Hotel

10. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

11. Pontcanna Inn

12. Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

13. Hilton Cardiff

14. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

15. Tanes Hotel

16. easyHotel Cardiff

17. Parador44

18. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

19. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

20. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

Where to stay in Cathays

Cardiff City Centre

Castle Quarter

Butetown

Grangetown

Pontcanna

Top Cathays Hotel Reviews

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

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