The Best Hotels Closest to Cardiff University in Cardiff - 2026 Updated Prices

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A patio area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

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

A restaurant with a brick wall, wooden tables, and a wine rack.

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

1. Parador44

Castle Quarter, 1.1 km from Cardiff University

Brianne

Rp2.711.306

Rp3.253.567 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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.

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

2. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Castle Quarter, 1 km from Cardiff University

Joanne

Rp1.481.264

Rp1.777.517 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

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

3. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 2.4 km from Cardiff University

Claire

Rp2.048.912

Rp2.458.695 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass railings, large windows offering city views, and a contemporary ceiling design.

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

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

4. The Parkgate Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Cardiff University

Mike

Rp2.127.716

Rp2.553.259 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

A traditional room with a fireplace, red upholstered furniture, and a chandelier.

5. Lincoln House Hotel

Pontcanna, 1.1 km from Cardiff University

Juan

Rp2.131.499

Rp2.557.799 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.

A brick building with arched windows and a prominent entrance labeled "HOTEL 10".

A modern bathroom with a white sink, a glass shower enclosure, and a mirror above the sink.

6. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

Pontcanna, 1 km from Cardiff University

Sarah

Rp1.355.321

Rp1.626.386 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

A restaurant interior with a patterned wallpaper, a tufted leather booth, and pendant lighting.

7. Pontcanna Inn

Pontcanna, 0.9 km from Cardiff University

David

Rp1.564.039

Rp1.876.847 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

A modern lounge area with a round table, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

A bar area with a coffee machine, shelves of bottles, and a refrigerator.

A modern building with a flat facade, large windows, and a corner entrance.

8. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.6 km from Cardiff University

Maddy

Rp906.249

Rp1.087.499 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A bar area with a polished reflective surface, a bartender preparing a drink, and a variety of bottles in the background.

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

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

9. Park Plaza Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 0.9 km from Cardiff University

Nicola

Rp1.721.874

Rp2.066.249 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, large windows offering city views, and a central coffee table.

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

Rp1.255.944

Rp1.507.133 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A room with a television on a stand, a dresser, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

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

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

11. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

Pontcanna, 1.2 km from Cardiff University

Michael

Rp975.203

Rp1.170.244 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 conference room with tables, chairs, a large screen, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A gym with multiple cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and a large mural on the wall.

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

12. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.5 km from Cardiff University

OLIVIA

Rp1.851.901

Rp2.222.282 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

13. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Butetown, 2.9 km from Cardiff University

David

Rp1.384.986

Rp1.661.983 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A beach with a sandy shore, a stone wall, and a few people walking.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a bar in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a visible kitchen area.

14. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Castle Quarter, 1 km from Cardiff University

Jayne

Rp1.319.972

Rp1.583.966 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, wooden cabinets, and a patterned floor.

15. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1 km from Cardiff University

John

Rp1.400.746

Rp1.680.895 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A modern building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign for 'easyHotel'.

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.

16. easyHotel Cardiff

Adamsdown, 1.3 km from Cardiff University

Helen

Rp728.940

Rp874.728 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone patterned floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with a sofa.

17. Hilton Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 0.8 km from Cardiff University

Andrew

Rp1.992.764

Rp2.391.317 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

18. The Coal Exchange Hotel

Butetown, 3 km from Cardiff University

Caroline

Rp1.054.992

Rp1.265.991 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

19. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Castle Quarter, 1.4 km from Cardiff University

Patricia

Rp1.339.490

Rp1.607.388 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, a chandelier, and a wardrobe.

A hotel room with a striped armchair, a leather armchair, a small table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A well-maintained garden with various colorful flowers and plants, a stone wall, and a blue door.

20. Tanes Hotel

Adamsdown, 1.7 km from Cardiff University

"Welcomed by a lovely, helpful lady, unfortunately I didn’t get her name. She took us next door and showed us where our room was, we had a twin room on the top floor, it was immaculately clean, very comfortable beds and bathroom very clean with toiletries supplied. Small private car park to rear of hotel, which is locked 10pm-7am. Bus stop directly outside into the town, or a 10 min walk. Would definitely stay again when in Cardiff."

Caroline

Rp1.111.141

Rp1.333.369 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Cardiff University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Parador44	9.8 Exceptional 218 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,504 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 336 reviews	View
The Parkgate Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,811 reviews	View
Lincoln House Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 720 reviews	View

Top Cardiff University Hotel Reviews

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

8/10 Good

"good"

Park Plaza Cardiff

8/10 Good

"Hotel seemed nice enough. Clean, fine location for where I needed to be. Room was very spacious although in-room amenities a bit disappointing - TV small and oddly located for size of room (would have been difficult to watch from either the bed or the sofa), no conditioner provided just shampoo (my hallmark for the quality of a hotel!) and instant coffee is bad enough, but Nescafe? Who even drinks this?! But minor gripes really, hotel was fine, staff very friendly and helpful."

The Angel Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were lovely. Very convenient location. Option to purchase breakfast buffet. Would definitely stay here again."

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hotel in fantastic location."

Hilton Cardiff

8/10 Good

"The lift was broken so it was a nightmare waiting or using the stairs! Clean, tidy and everything needed - the gym was also great. Would prefer a bottle of water in the room rather than water in the lobby but small feedback"

The Coal Exchange Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very good I need 25 characters"

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

8/10 Good

"Good hotel with car park for business trips."

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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Bute Park

9.4/10 (131 reviews)

Take a calming stroll through Cardiff’s Bute Park. Follow the trails, explore the remains of a medieval friary and admire the horticulture and wildlife.

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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 theatre 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 trip to 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 with a trip to 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, take a look at the 458 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Cardiff University?

The Angel Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller 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 are there close to Cardiff University?

Expedia has 458 hotels and other accommodation options 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 hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available 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?

To see more of the larger area, ride aboard one of the trains from Cathays Station. There might not be many public transport options near to Cardiff University so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for Cardiff University hotels

1. Parador44

2. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

3. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

4. The Parkgate Hotel

5. Lincoln House Hotel

6. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

7. Pontcanna Inn

8. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

9. Park Plaza Cardiff

10. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

11. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

12. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

13. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

14. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

15. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

16. easyHotel Cardiff

17. Hilton Cardiff

18. The Coal Exchange Hotel

19. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

20. Tanes Hotel

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Top Cardiff University Hotel Reviews

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Park Plaza Cardiff

The Angel Hotel

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Hilton Cardiff

The Coal Exchange Hotel

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

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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