Top 10 Hotels Near Cardiff University in Cardiff for 2026

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A patio area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

A kitchen with blue cabinets, a coffee machine, and various bottles and jars on shelves.

A walk-in shower with a glass door, tiled walls, and a patterned floor.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, two nightstands with lamps, and a small wooden table in front of the bed.

1. Parador44

Castle Quarter, 1.1 km from Cardiff University

John

P9,101

P10,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern living room with a sofa, two white chairs, a round wooden table, and a kitchen area with a stove and oven.

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dark countertop, and a built-in oven. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of a balcony with curtains.

A balcony with a view of a lake and trees, a white wall with shelves holding decorative items, and a door leading to another room.

2. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 2.4 km from Cardiff University

Claire

P6,555

P7,867 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A restaurant with high ceilings, arched windows, and a cozy seating area with leather chairs and tables set for dining.

A historic building with large arched windows, a grand entrance, and a well-lit facade.

A grand lobby with high ceilings, ornate columns, and a large chandelier.

3. The Parkgate Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Cardiff University

Boris

P7,532

P9,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern building with a sloped roof, large windows, and outdoor seating with terracotta planters.

A conference room with a round table, six chairs, and a large window with curtains.

The entrance of Hotel Indigo with a check-in counter, seating area, and potted plants.

A bathroom with a mirror, a table with a lamp, a bottle, and a glass of water.

4. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Castle Quarter, 1 km from Cardiff University

Roger

P4,882

P5,858 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a glass table and chairs.

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with chairs.

5. Lincoln House Hotel

Pontcanna, 1.1 km from Cardiff University

Hannah

P6,135

P7,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a table, and a poster advertising the hotel.

A white building with a tiled roof and a sign reading "Maltsters."

A restaurant interior with stone walls, framed pictures, a menu board, and tables set for dining.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, two sinks, and a mirror.

6. The Maltsters Arms

Llandaff, 2.6 km from Cardiff University

alan

P4,188

P5,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a bench by the window, and a patterned wall.

A compact kitchenette with a built-in refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a kettle on a shelf.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a green artificial turf path, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

7. Pontcanna Inn

Pontcanna, 0.9 km from Cardiff University

David

P5,029

P6,035 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a bench along the side.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a fireplace, and modern lighting fixtures.

A lobby with a Christmas tree, seating areas, and decorative lights.

8. Park Plaza Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 0.9 km from Cardiff University

karen

P6,214

P7,457 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A Victorian-style building with a prominent corner entrance, large windows, and a stone facade.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

A living room with a black leather sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and two floating shelves with decorative items.

A small room with a bed, a table, a chair, a lamp, a TV, and a window with curtains.

9. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

Pontcanna, 1.2 km from Cardiff University

Michael

P2,886

P3,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A modern hotel with a prominent "Clayton Hotel" sign, surrounded by urban infrastructure and street lighting.

A restaurant with a high ceiling, green and white striped windows, and a view of a building with a pointed roof.

A modern bar area with a glass railing, bar counter, and various bottles and glasses.

10. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.6 km from Cardiff University

Luke

P4,446

P5,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A historic building with multiple floors, large windows, and a corner location.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A waterfront cityscape with a prominent clock tower, a modern building, and a bridge reflecting in calm waters.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, purple sofas, a wooden floor, and a patterned wall.

11. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Castle Quarter, 1.4 km from Cardiff University

Patricia

P4,761

P5,713 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves with bottles, and seating with cushions.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs under umbrellas, a potted plant, and a clear view of the sky.

A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, multiple cushions, a small wooden table, and potted plants.

12. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Butetown, 2.9 km from Cardiff University

David

P4,645

P5,574 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A bar area with a wooden counter, red bar stools, and a variety of bottles. There are blue chairs and tables arranged for seating.

A bar area with a central bar, multiple stools, and a seating area with a table.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the wall.

A cityscape at night with illuminated buildings and a view of the city skyline.

13. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.5 km from Cardiff University

Priyanka

P6,277

P7,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A conference room with rows of white chairs, a red carpet, and a chandelier.

A living room with a fireplace, a red armchair, a brown leather armchair, a white sofa, and a wooden chest.

14. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1 km from Cardiff University

Brian

P4,958

P5,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a 'CARDIFF' sign, and a 'WELCOME' sign.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, a vanity with a mirror, and a towel rack.

A waiting area with four chairs and two tables, a door, and a poster on the wall.

15. easyHotel Cardiff

Adamsdown, 1.3 km from Cardiff University

Helen

P2,511

P3,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A bathtub with two glasses of champagne and a bottle of champagne.

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a window with curtains.

16. The Coal Exchange Hotel

Butetown, 3 km from Cardiff University

Caroline

P3,735

P4,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a yellow umbrella, and a brick building in the background.

A library interior with ornate woodwork, bookshelves, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A breakfast buffet area with coffee options, a sign for 'Express Start Breakfast', and a 'Wake Cup' sign offering fairtrade coffee.

17. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 2.4 km from Cardiff University

Tabra

P3,905

P4,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A hotel reception area with a red counter, a sign for the Sandringham Hotel, and a sign for the Sturt Bar & Lounge Hotel.

A wooden interior with a staircase leading to the reception area, framed artwork on the walls, and a sign indicating the Sandringham Hotel Reception and Grosvenor Rooms.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

18. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Cardiff University

Fannie

P3,766

P4,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A long indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white walls and columns, and a tiled floor.

A modern bar area with seating and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A restaurant with a long counter, multiple tables, and chairs. There are hanging lights and a plant on the wall.

19. Hilton Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 0.8 km from Cardiff University

Latisha

P7,054

P8,465 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An Italian restaurant with outdoor seating, a menu board, and a signboard with contact information.

A stone building with a number '58' sign, a wooden door, and a flower box with red and blue flowers.

A sign for Elgano Cathedral Rd, No 58, Italian restaurant, catering, and hotel.

A bed with patterned pillows, a wooden headboard, and a hanging light fixture.

20. Elgano Guest House

Pontcanna, 0.9 km from Cardiff University

Mike

P6,207

P7,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Cardiff University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Parador44	9.8 Exceptional 214 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 334 reviews	View
The Parkgate Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,809 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,513 reviews	View
Lincoln House Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 715 reviews	View

Top Cardiff University Hotel Reviews

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Good location clean safe"

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

10/10 Excellent

"From the welcome received to the final goodbye, all the staff were first rate, Friendly, helpful and nothing seemed too much trouble. The room was well fitted out, little surprised that in this day only an “in bath” shower was in the room but it didn’t cause us any issues, though we do, at 80 years, prefer walk in showers. Another comment, NOT a criticism as this a general observation for most hotels we’ve stayed in which is good number, why in a room for two people do hotels only offer one comfortable chair? We would definitely stay at this Futura hotel again and based on this experience use Futura in another city."

Novotel Cardiff Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic weekend away! The management gave us an upgrade for our special weekend. The hotel has a nice atmosphere."

Park Plaza Cardiff

8/10 Good

"Beautiful hotel with lovely big rooms, ate in the main restaurant the food was delicious with lots of variety, on the downside our room overlooked the main road opposite the pubs and the noise was deafening, stopped around 3am.final verdict is lovely rooms and hotel but overpriced drinks and too noisy if staying in a road facing room."

The Angel Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel, very central, and great to have onsite parking which even though cost £18 was still cheaper than any other carpark around. It does need updating and some TLC but our room was clean and everything we needed for a good night's sleep, after all we were out all day and just needed a base. Staff were very friendly and helpful. It was also good value for money"

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

8/10 Good

"Would recommend this hotel very clean and staff are very friendly and happy to help air-conditioning very good. Would Abby stay again?"

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

8/10 Good

"Great location and atmosphere"

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

8/10 Good

"Great location, friendly reception staff, clean and modern with good blackout curtains and comfy beds. Only disappointment was breakfast! Lack of choice, poor quality and NO COFFEE!"

easyHotel Cardiff

8/10 Good

"Lovely stay at the easy hotel. Walking distance to central Cardiff and all the shopping and events. Lovely stay and very helpful. Would stay again."

Other attractions near Cardiff University

A large, historic building with a prominent dome and columns.

National Museum Cardiff

9.2/10 (61 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at National Museum Cardiff, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Cardiff. Discover the area's entertainment choices, or seek out its local tours.

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A grand building with a dome and a fountain in front.

Cardiff City Hall

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

A wonderful place to learn about the history and architecture of the Welsh capital, Cardiff City Hall has been the centre of local government since 1906. Its distinctive 59 metre clock tower surmounted by a Welsh dragon towers over Cathay’s Park, evoking the prosperity and confidence of the Edwardian era like few other structures. Now considered one of the finest civic centres in Europe, City Hall is set amongst a number of other notable buildings, including the Temple of Peace and the National Museum and Gallery of Wales.

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A historic castle with multiple towers and a spire, surrounded by lush greenery.

Bute Park

9.4/10 (131 reviews)

One of the great city parks of the world, Bute Park is a favoured haunt of both locals and visitors alike. First landscaped in the 18th Century by legendary garden designer Capability Brown, this 130 acre park is known as the ‘Green Heart’ of Cardiff and offers a leafy habitat for exercise, picnics and recreation, not to mention a wealth of seasonal attractions.

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A stone wall, a tree, and a castle in the background.

Sophia Gardens

9.0/10 (89 reviews)

After visiting Sophia Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cardiff. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this romantic area.

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Caerphilly Mountain

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Caerphilly Mountain during your travels in Cardiff. Discover the area's entertainment choices, or seek out its local tours.

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Swalec Stadium

Home to Glamorgan County Cricket Club (Glamorgan CCC), one of Wales’ oldest and most successful clubs, the impressive SWALEC Stadium opened to great fanfare in 2008, with state-of-the-art facilities and seating capacity for up to 16,000 spectators. As well as county cricket, international test matches have been hosted at this fantastic venue since the 1990s, and major music and corporate events are also held here. Situated in the scenic Sophia Gardens Public Park in central Cardiff on the west bank of the River Taff, the stadium is just down the road from the Millennium Stadium and is easily accessed by bus, train or road.

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Blackfriars Priory

You can learn about the history of Cardiff with a stop at Blackfriars Priory. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours.

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Gorsedd Stones

You can learn about the history of Cardiff when you stop by Gorsedd Stones. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cardiff University?

Cardiff University is located in a welcoming area of Cardiff known for its array of dining options and interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 453 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Cardiff University?

The Angel Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cardiff University. Other good choices close by include The Parkgate Hotel and Park Plaza Cardiff.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Cardiff University?

Expedia has 453 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Cardiff University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cardiff University, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Cardiff University.

What can I see and do near Cardiff University?

Study the collections at National Museum Cardiff, St. Fagans National Museum of History, or Castell Coch. New Theatre, Cardiff Castle, and Coal Exchange building are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can enjoy live performances at Wales Millennium Centre and The Gate Arts and Community Centre.

How can I get to Cardiff University?

If you want to explore the larger area, hop aboard a train at Cathays Station. There might not be many public transportation choices near Cardiff University so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

Hotels near Cardiff University

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Our top choices for Cardiff University hotels

1. Parador44

2. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

3. The Parkgate Hotel

4. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

5. Lincoln House Hotel

6. The Maltsters Arms

7. Pontcanna Inn

8. Park Plaza Cardiff

9. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

10. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

11. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

12. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

13. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

14. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

15. easyHotel Cardiff

16. The Coal Exchange Hotel

17. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

18. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

19. Hilton Cardiff

20. Elgano Guest House

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Top Cardiff University Hotel Reviews

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Novotel Cardiff Centre

Park Plaza Cardiff

The Angel Hotel

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

easyHotel Cardiff

Other attractions near Cardiff University

National Museum Cardiff

Cardiff City Hall

Bute Park

Sophia Gardens

Caerphilly Mountain

Swalec Stadium

Blackfriars Priory

Gorsedd Stones

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