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The Royal Inn by Chef & Brewer

The Royal Inn by Chef & Brewer
3.0 star property
29.1 km from Cathays
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Room was large and clean all staff were helpful and pleasent. "
United Kingdom
Paul
The Royal Inn by Chef & Brewer

Ewenny Farm Guesthouse

Ewenny Farm Guesthouse
4.0 star property
28 km from Cathays
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (115 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff,excellent room very clean, very quiet, lovely breakfast "
United Kingdom
Chris
Ewenny Farm Guesthouse

Fox & Hounds

Fox & Hounds
4.0 star property
15 km from Cathays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (130 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay - clean room, warm and accommodating. "
United Kingdom
Mark
Fox & Hounds

Batch Country House

Batch Country House
3.5 star property
26.7 km from Cathays
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (74 reviews)
"We had an amazing weekend away.The hotel is in a such a beautiful location."
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveller
Batch Country House

Mendip Spring Golf Club

Mendip Spring Golf Club
3.0 star property
30.3 km from Cathays
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (151 reviews)
"Excellent value for money, quiet, parking right by room, comfortable, good food choices"
Canada
Paul
Mendip Spring Golf Club

Gails Guest House

Gails Guest House
3.0 star property
12.6 km from Cathays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (188 reviews)
"Good value stay, ideal for exploring. Great for exploring Barry Island and very friendly staff. Also nice breakfast."
United Kingdom
Mark
Gails Guest House

Pencelli Hotel

Pencelli Hotel
3.5 star property
29.2 km from Cathays
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Room was excellent, clean and well equiped staff helpfull and polite"
United Kingdom
Carl
Pencelli Hotel

The Little Crown Inn

The Little Crown Inn
3.0 star property
25.5 km from Cathays
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"Always a lovely stay, comfortable room and great food"
United States
donna
The Little Crown Inn

The Royal Clarence Hotel

The Royal Clarence Hotel
2.5 star property
31 km from Cathays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (142 reviews)
"The owners and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and the hotel was very quiet at night. It was an amazing position for early morning walks on the beach. Would definitely stay again."
United Kingdom
Janet
The Royal Clarence Hotel

The Greyhound Inn & Hotel

The Greyhound Inn & Hotel
4.0 star property
29.3 km from Cathays
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (169 reviews)
"Excellent food for dinner and for breakfast. Friendly staff. really enjoyed the stay "
United Kingdom
Edi
The Greyhound Inn & Hotel

The Congresbury Arms

The Congresbury Arms
3.5 star property
29.1 km from Cathays
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (192 reviews)
"Spotless toom ,very good food and excellent staff."
United Kingdom
Andrew
The Congresbury Arms

The Coach & Horses Hotel

The Coach & Horses Hotel
3.0 star property
9.1 km from Cathays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (123 reviews)
"Nice hotel"
United Kingdom
Winna Oritsegbubemi
The Coach & Horses Hotel

Three Horseshoes

Three Horseshoes
4.0 star property
13.3 km from Cathays
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (135 reviews)
"friendly staff, great food, cosy pub."
United Kingdom
Rob
Three Horseshoes

The Mount Rooms

The Mount Rooms
4.0 star property
12.9 km from Cathays
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"For the price we have no complaints, the hotel was modern and clean, the staff were so helpful and friendly! Beds were comfortable. There was a function on so music was loud until 12am but we were so tired, it didnt bother us! "
United Kingdom
Hayley
The Mount Rooms

The Bear Hotel

The Bear Hotel
3.0 star property
19.1 km from Cathays
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (294 reviews)
"Very comfortable overnight stay. Very helpful staff, nice warm room of a decent size."
United Kingdom
Brian
The Bear Hotel

The Priory Hotel and Restaurant

The Priory Hotel and Restaurant
4.0 star property
20.2 km from Cathays
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (670 reviews)
"Staff were wonderful!"
United Kingdom
Ben
The Priory Hotel and Restaurant

Woodborough Inn

Woodborough Inn
2.0 star property
30.7 km from Cathays
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (222 reviews)
"Nice functional room, great pub in the heart of the village, easy parking, good breakfast. "
United Kingdom
Michael
Woodborough Inn

The New Court Inn

The New Court Inn
4.0 star property
29.9 km from Cathays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (88 reviews)
"Stayed a few times always great people in the bar area and staff are spot on"
United Kingdom
Kevin
The New Court Inn

The Old Barn Inn

The Old Barn Inn
4.0 star property
24 km from Cathays
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (484 reviews)
"Breakfast was spectacular and exceeded our expectations and the bed very comfortable. Very quiet at night"
United Kingdom
Sarah Harley
The Old Barn Inn

The Maltsters Arms

The Maltsters Arms
3.5 star property
Llandaff, 2.8 km from Cathays
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (245 reviews)
"Clean spotless room. First class staff"
United Kingdom
David
The Maltsters Arms
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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 Mermaid Quay 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 48 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.