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Our top choices for Cathays hotels

Stunning 2 Bed City Centre & Bute Park

Stunning 2 Bed City Centre & Bute Park
2.0 star property
Cathays
7.6 out of 10, Good, (4 reviews)
"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 ฿3,377
฿7,564 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Stunning 2 Bed City Centre & Bute Park

Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG
3.0 star property
12.3 km from Cathays
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Very good holiday inn express, clean, friendly staff, convenient to motorway, plenty of parking, all good."
United Kingdom
Jason
The price is ฿2,194
฿2,633 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG

The Coach & Horses Hotel

The Coach & Horses Hotel
3.0 star property
9.1 km from Cathays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (178 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful stay, very comfortable and really lovely staff"
United Kingdom
Julian
The price is ฿2,140
฿2,568 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
The Coach & Horses Hotel

Copthorne Hotel Cardiff-Caerdydd

Copthorne Hotel Cardiff-Caerdydd
4.0 star property
7.3 km from Cathays
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"The room was very clean and the staff were all very helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay again! "
United Kingdom
Rhiannon
The price is ฿2,291
฿2,749 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Copthorne Hotel Cardiff-Caerdydd

Days Inn by Wyndham Sedgemoor M5

Days Inn by Wyndham Sedgemoor M5
3.0 star property
30.6 km from Cathays
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"It was ok for an overnight stay, reception staff very pleasant, helpful and friendly, the property could do with a bit of a facelift and modernising, but overall it was good."
United Kingdom
Denise
The price is ฿1,536
฿1,843 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Days Inn by Wyndham Sedgemoor M5

Premier Inn Cardiff Cc Queen Street

Premier Inn Cardiff Cc Queen Street
3.0 star property
Castle Quarter, 1.4 km from Cathays
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (24 reviews)
"Great location right on the edge of the city. Clean room and great staff"
United States
Herbert
The price is ฿1,975
฿2,370 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Premier Inn Cardiff Cc Queen Street

Days Inn by Wyndham Magor

Days Inn by Wyndham Magor
3.0 star property
25.9 km from Cathays
7.2 out of 10, Good, (641 reviews)
"Friendly staff, large clean room. Easy access to the motor way."
United Kingdom
Maxwell
The price is ฿1,415
฿1,699 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Days Inn by Wyndham Magor

Llechwen Hall Hotel

Llechwen Hall Hotel
3.0 star property
18.7 km from Cathays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (722 reviews)
"Really lovely place clean and food is good staff Really friendly will be booking again thanks all x"
United Kingdom
Gemma
The price is ฿2,633
฿3,160 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Llechwen Hall Hotel

Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport

Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport
3.0 star property
14.2 km from Cathays
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (785 reviews)
"Staff were very good"
United Kingdom
Joanne
The price is ฿2,043
฿2,451 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport

Bridge Inn by Greene King Inns

Bridge Inn by Greene King Inns
2.0 star property
25.6 km from Cathays
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (852 reviews)
"Good location and amazing staff. Rooms were lovely and clean, bit dated but still nice."
United Kingdom
AMY
The price is ฿2,140
฿2,568 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Bridge Inn by Greene King Inns

Days Inn by Wyndham Bridgend Cardiff M4

Days Inn by Wyndham Bridgend Cardiff M4
2.5 star property
28 km from Cathays
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (854 reviews)
"Great price and a massive room for two"
United Kingdom
Kevin
The price is ฿1,536
฿1,843 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Days Inn by Wyndham Bridgend Cardiff M4

The Old Barn Inn

The Old Barn Inn
4.0 star property
24 km from Cathays
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (503 reviews)
"Perfect Parking, good location, food and staff were Great!"
United Kingdom
Gary
The price is ฿3,252
฿3,903 total
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
The Old Barn Inn

Pencelli Hotel

Pencelli Hotel
3.5 star property
29.2 km from Cathays
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (27 reviews)
"Clean rooms and friendly staff"
United Kingdom
Birol
The price is ฿2,995
฿3,595 total
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Pencelli Hotel

Fox & Hounds

Fox & Hounds
4.0 star property
15 km from Cathays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (134 reviews)
"Clean room, really friendly staff. Dinner was amazing and a nice cosy bar with a real fire "
United Kingdom
Ben
The price is ฿3,388
฿4,066 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Fox & Hounds

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla
3.5 star property
Castle Quarter, 1.7 km from Cathays
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great Hotel and lovely staff."
United Kingdom
Darren
The price is ฿2,533
฿3,040 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff, Part of the AG Collection

The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff, Part of the AG Collection
3.0 star property
4.9 km from Cathays
7.8 out of 10, Good, (150 reviews)
"Been staying for weeks lovely people brilliant breakfast "
United Kingdom
Jacob
The price is ฿1,942
฿2,331 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff, Part of the AG Collection

The Maltsters Arms

The Maltsters Arms
3.5 star property
Llandaff, 2.8 km from Cathays
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (247 reviews)
"Room was spotless, breakfast was good and a great location just outside of the city centre. Bus service just outside the hotel. Very enjoyable stay. "
United Kingdom
Michele
The price is ฿2,743
฿3,292 total
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
The Maltsters Arms

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
3.0 star property
Atlantic Wharf, 2.5 km from Cathays
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"reasonably clean room, helpful staff, good breakfast, parking available onsite (£10 per day) useful"
United Kingdom
Woon-yin
The price is ฿2,231
฿2,677 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

go2 portishead marina hotel

go2 portishead marina hotel
2.0 star property
28.7 km from Cathays
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (773 reviews)
"Great location ,Great views of the marina"
United Kingdom
paul
The price is ฿2,140
฿2,568 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
go2 portishead marina hotel

The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel
3.0 star property
Castle Quarter, 1.4 km from Cathays
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (3,152 reviews)
"We loved staying here."
Canada
Bryan
The price is ฿2,098
฿2,518 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
The Angel Hotel
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Where to stay in Cathays

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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 54 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.