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22 Sept - 23 Sept
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23 Sept - 24 Sept
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25 Sept - 27 Sept
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2 Oct - 4 Oct

Our top choices for Cardiff 3-star hotels

A grand hotel lobby with a marble floor, large potted plants, and a chandelier.
A dining table with a three-tiered dessert stand, a teapot, cups, and a glass of champagne.
A room with two white upholstered chairs, a wooden table with tea cups and plates, a patterned armchair, a yellow vase, and a fireplace.
A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

1. The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel
Cardiff City Centre
United Kingdom
Gemma
RM261
RM314 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Angel Hotel
A reception desk with a vase of flowers, a framed certificate, and a television on the wall.
A neatly made bed with white linens and rolled towels, a wooden headboard, and two bedside lamps.
A sign for a hotel with a direction arrow pointing left, indicating the hotel's location.
A white building with a tiled roof, multiple windows, and hanging flower baskets. There are picnic tables and umbrellas in the foreground.

2. The Coach & Horses Hotel

The Coach & Horses Hotel
Marshfield
United Kingdom
John
RM258
RM310 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Coach & Horses Hotel
A bathtub with two glasses of champagne and a bottle of champagne.

3. The Coal Exchange Hotel

The Coal Exchange Hotel
Butetown
United Kingdom
Caroline
RM243
RM292 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
The Coal Exchange Hotel
A modern dining area with blue seating and yellow chairs, large windows offering views of historic architecture.
A modern building with a flat facade, large windows, and a corner entrance.
A bar area with a wooden counter labeled "FOUR POINTS FLEX" by Sheraton, a selection of liquor bottles, and a view of buildings through large windows.
A modern lounge area with a round table, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

4. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
Cardiff City Centre
United Kingdom
Benjamin
RM218
RM262 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
A fireplace with a decorative arch and a vase of red flowers on a mantel.
A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a tap, and a flower vase.
A variety of baked goods including muffins, croissants, and pastries on display.
An outdoor seating area with tables and benches, covered by green umbrellas, and a building with a sign reading "Celtic International Hotel".

5. Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport

Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport
Rhoose
United Kingdom
KAREN
RM254
RM305 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport
A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, large windows, and a brick facade.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a large window with curtains.
A reception area with two yellow armchairs, a small table with a vase of sunflowers, and a framed picture on the wall.
A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area featuring yellow sofas, a bar area with stools, and a large window offering a view of a historic building.

6. Tŷ Magor

Tŷ Magor
Newport
United Kingdom
Lee-Ann
RM323
RM388 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Tŷ Magor
A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large window.

7. Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel
Cardiff City Centre
United Kingdom
Shane
RM233
RM280 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel
A charging station for electric vehicles, a white car parked nearby, and a building with a brick facade in the background.
A hotel reception area with a counter, seating area, and a large screen displaying the hotel name.
A coastal landscape with a calm sea, rocky shoreline, and a distant hill.
A modern lounge area with multiple seating options, including chairs and sofas, arranged around a central table.

8. Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG
Coedkernew
United Kingdom
Louise
RM264
RM316 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "ibis budget" sign, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating car and taxi services.
A vending machine with various beverages and snacks.
A cafeteria with green chairs and tables, a counter with food items, and a bookshelf in the background.
A reception area with a counter, a bookshelf with various items, and a staircase leading to another level.

9. Ibis Budget Newport

Ibis Budget Newport
Newport
United Kingdom
John
RM201
RM241 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Ibis Budget Newport
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.

10. easyHotel Cardiff

easyHotel Cardiff
Cardiff City Centre
Canada
Helen
RM154
RM185 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
easyHotel Cardiff
A historic building with multiple floors, large windows, and a corner location.
A cozy cafe with floral wallpaper, round tables, and comfortable seating.
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

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla
Cardiff City Centre
Canada
Jonathan
RM310
RM372 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla
A breakfast table with plates of toast, eggs, beans, and bacon, along with condiments and a coffee cup.
A spacious lobby with a large window offering a view of the outdoors, a reception desk, and seating arrangements.
A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a bottle, and a glass.
A bar counter with various bottles of alcohol, a glass, and a decorative item.

12. Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel

Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel
Pontymoile
United Kingdom
Sandra
RM266
RM319 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel
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 living room with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a bar in the background.

13. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG
Cardiff City Centre
United Kingdom
philip
RM304
RM365 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a trash bin, and a view of the outdoors.
A building with a modern architectural style, featuring large windows and a symmetrical facade.
A white building with a dark brown door, a stone wall with plants, and hanging flower baskets.
A restaurant with a glass ceiling, outdoor seating, and a view of the garden.

14. Llechwen Hall Hotel

Llechwen Hall Hotel
Nelson
United Kingdom
Wayne
RM348
RM417 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Llechwen Hall Hotel
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a yellow umbrella, and a brick building in the background.
A breakfast buffet area with coffee options, a sign for 'Express Start Breakfast', and a 'Wake Cup' sign offering fairtrade coffee.
A multi-story Holiday Inn Express hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a flat roof.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

15. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
Butetown
Australia
Tabra
RM264
RM316 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, two wall-mounted lamps, and two paintings on the wall.
A Days Inn with a brick facade, a glass entrance, and a picnic table in the courtyard.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a brown leather couch, and a glass door leading outside.
A Days Inn building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot with a bicycle symbol.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Magor

Days Inn by Wyndham Magor
Newport
United Kingdom
Michael john
RM164
RM197 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Days Inn by Wyndham Magor
A hotel named "The Beacon Hotel" with a modern design, featuring a dark facade, large windows, and a visible entrance.
A patio area with wooden picnic tables and benches.
A sign for The Beacon Hotel advertising restrooms and meetings, part of the AG collection, with a booking rate prompt.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

17. The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff, Part of the AG Collection

The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff, Part of the AG Collection
Pentwyn
United Kingdom
john
RM199
RM239 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff, Part of the AG Collection
A restaurant with a rustic ceiling, multiple dining tables with orange chairs, and a wall of wine bottles.
An outdoor patio with a chandelier, seating, and potted plants.
A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, decorated with white floral arrangements and chandeliers.
A stone building with a sign for 'The Bear Hotel'.

18. The Bear Hotel

The Bear Hotel
Cowbridge
United States
Nancy
RM572
RM687 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Bear Hotel
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 modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a glass table and chairs.

19. Lincoln House Hotel

Lincoln House Hotel
Pontcanna
Australia
Hannah
RM443
RM532 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Lincoln House Hotel
An indoor swimming pool with a stone floor, surrounded by columns and a covered area with greenery.
A large estate with multiple buildings, expansive green lawns, and mature trees.
A pink building with a sign reading "RAMADA."
A dining room with a fireplace, wooden beams, and a chandelier.

20. Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa

Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa
Llangybi
United Kingdom
Peter
RM511
RM613 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa
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RM491
RM589 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
The Parkgate Hotel
Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

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RM303
RM363 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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RM363
RM436 total
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (532 reviews)
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Top Cardiff Hotel Reviews

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

8/10 Good
"Great location right next to the train and bus stations as well as central Cardiff. Clean and well equipped. Friendly staff. Our only concern is that the rooms are quite small with little room for cases etc."
Michael 3-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Smashing hotel. Polite friendly and very helpful staff. Nice view of city. Budget friendly. Tea coffee milk aand suar all free Big comfy beds Bargain stay we were very happy comfortable and private Would definitely stay again"
Donna 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel
The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

8/10 Good
"Amazing staff. Especially the gentleman on reception. Went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and happy. It’s a lovely hotel just needs updating"
Jen 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Angel Hotel
The Coach & Horses Hotel

The Coach & Horses Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic clean tidy and well managed"
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Coach & Horses Hotel

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Find Your Ideal 3 Star Hotel in Cardiff

There's a reason the top 3-star hotels in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Cardiff, you'll get affordable rates at these mid-range properties. Check through our listings and you'll find some hotels may even give you access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centres, and spacious rooms.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Cardiff?
Travellers recommend The Royal Hotel Cardiff. It comes with premium bedding and hypo-allergenic bedding, and is around 0.32 kilometers west of the centre of Cardiff. Park Inn by Radisson Cardiff City Centre is another well-liked 3-star hotel. Located roughly 0.32 kilometers east of the downtown area, it offers hypo-allergenic bedding and a terrace.
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Book a 3-star hotel and you can expect comfortable and clean rooms and amenities such as free WiFi, gym equipment and coffee and tea making facilities. These stays may also include an on-site bar and restaurant. Elevate your Cardiff getaway by selecting a 4-star hotel. With things like a day spa, 24-hour room service and deluxe toiletries, you'll experience a higher level of relaxation and comfort.