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Stunning 2 Bed City Centre & Bute Park

Stunning 2 Bed City Centre & Bute Park
2.0 star property
Cathays
6.8 out of 10, (3 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 RM746
RM1,324 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb
Stunning 2 Bed City Centre & Bute Park

ZIP by Premier Inn Cardiff

ZIP by Premier Inn Cardiff
3.0 star property
Penylan, 2.5 km from Cathays
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Very clean room perfect cheap stay"
United States
Maximilian
The price is RM129
RM155 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
ZIP by Premier Inn Cardiff

Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa

Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property
16.6 km from Cathays
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (482 reviews)
"Lovely suite overlooking the golf course. Excellent food, wine & service. "
United Kingdom
Judith
The price is RM719
RM863 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa

Pontcanna Inn

Pontcanna Inn
3.5 star property
Pontcanna, 1.3 km from Cathays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (190 reviews)
"Excellent from reception to leaving. Our room was comfortable and spotlessly clean. Plenty of choice for a tasty breakfast. We will be back."
United Kingdom
Reg
The price is RM339
RM406 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Pontcanna Inn

Mendip Spring Golf Club

Mendip Spring Golf Club
3.0 star property
30.3 km from Cathays
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (147 reviews)
"Great one night stay, peacefull and cosy."
United Kingdom
Andrew
The price is RM321
RM386 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb
Mendip Spring Golf Club

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, (816 reviews)
"Great overnight stay in a quiet location."
United Kingdom
Neil
The price is RM261
RM313 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Bridge Inn by Greene King Inns

Fox & Hounds

Fox & Hounds
4.0 star property
15 km from Cathays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (127 reviews)
"Great hotel, great staff, great food, great location. Would recommend."
United Kingdom
Dale
The price is RM345
RM414 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Fox & Hounds

Best Western Walton Park Hotel

Best Western Walton Park Hotel
3.0 star property
22.9 km from Cathays
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (789 reviews)
"Fabulous breakfast. Rooms are fine although our shower had poor pressure. Lovely location and grand old building. Recommended but make sure you state you want a good shower at check in and check it when you arrive. Really nice staff and a great stay "
United Kingdom
SIMON
The price is RM321
RM386 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Best Western Walton Park Hotel

Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
4.0 star property
19.6 km from Cathays
7.6 out of 10, Good, (796 reviews)
"Parking good. Bar just ok. Staff very friendly. Room as expected Would use again"
United Kingdom
Duncan
The price is RM291
RM349 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Llechwen Hall Hotel

Llechwen Hall Hotel
3.0 star property
18.7 km from Cathays
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (680 reviews)
"Friendly and welcoming staff made for a wonderful stay."
United Kingdom
Tricia
Llechwen Hall Hotel

The Little Crown Inn

The Little Crown Inn
3.0 star property
25.5 km from Cathays
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Always a lovely stay, comfortable room and great food"
United States
donna
The price is RM509
RM509 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb
The Little Crown Inn

Premier Inn Cardiff Bay

Premier Inn Cardiff Bay
3.0 star property
Butetown, 3.3 km from Cathays
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (8 reviews)
"Location on Cardiff Bay is excellent, away from the growing weekend crowds and in a beautiful quiet location, close to tramsport. Parking was also easy and discounted for hotel patrons."
Australia
Chinique
The price is RM232
RM278 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Premier Inn Cardiff Bay

Cardiff Guesthouse & On-Street Parking

Cardiff Guesthouse & On-Street Parking
2.0 star property
Adamsdown, 1.6 km from Cathays
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5 reviews)
"Really great value room in well presented house. Great location, walkable to city centre but quiet. Had a lovely breakfast at “My sister’s house” cafe round the corner."
United Kingdom
Gemma
The price is RM209
RM251 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Cardiff Guesthouse & On-Street Parking

Three Horseshoes

Three Horseshoes
4.0 star property
13.3 km from Cathays
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (124 reviews)
"What a lovely family friendly hotel, food was lovely, and the breakfast in the morning was really nice too, staff were fab, room was spotless, will defo be returning "
United Kingdom
Martin
The price is RM424
RM509 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb
Three Horseshoes

The Royal Clarence Hotel

The Royal Clarence Hotel
2.5 star property
31 km from Cathays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (139 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 price is RM405
RM487 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
The Royal Clarence Hotel

The Riverhouse

The Riverhouse
2.0 star property
Riverside, 1.8 km from Cathays
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (59 reviews)
"Room and facilities were really clean. Nice breakfast options; good value for money. Very convenient for the main rail/bus station, parks and city centre. "
United Kingdom
Michael
The Riverhouse

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
The price is RM379
RM455 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Woodborough Inn

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, (758 reviews)
"Good hotel, breakfast above average. "
United Kingdom
Scott
Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport

3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms
3.0 star property
Pontcanna, 1.5 km from Cathays
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (99 reviews)
"It's on a spectacular road of large Victorian houses & the room I stayed in was in keeping: it was large & high ceilinged. It & its shower room were very very clean. The welcome was helpful & friendly. I hope to stay again in the near future."
Ireland
Kila
The price is RM221
RM265 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff City Centre, Part of the AG Collection

The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff City Centre, Part of the AG Collection
3.0 star property
4.9 km from Cathays
7.6 out of 10, Good, (94 reviews)
"Very good value for money and good location"
United Kingdom
Elizabeth
The price is RM174
RM208 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff City Centre, Part of the AG Collection
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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.