The Best Hotels Closest to Cardiff University in Cardiff for 2026

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

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

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.

1. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Castle Quarter, 1 km from Cardiff University

₩107,575

₩129,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 modern kitchen with a large sink, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

2. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 2.4 km from Cardiff University

Claire

₩142,423

₩170,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

3. The Parkgate Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Cardiff University

Boris

₩163,635

₩196,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 chairs.

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

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

4. Lincoln House Hotel

Pontcanna, 1.1 km from Cardiff University

Hannah

₩133,293

₩159,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A plate of breakfast with eggs, sausages, beans, tomatoes, and toast, accompanied by a cup of coffee and a glass of orange juice.

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

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

5. The Maltsters Arms

Llandaff, 2.6 km from Cardiff University

alan

₩87,246

₩104,695 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.

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

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

6. Pontcanna Inn

Pontcanna, 0.9 km from Cardiff University

David

₩109,256

₩131,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

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

7. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.6 km from Cardiff University

Benjamin

₩70,409

₩84,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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.

A modern kitchen with a herringbone tile backsplash, a stainless steel sink, and a patterned floor.

8. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

Pontcanna, 1 km from Cardiff University

Sarah

₩103,973

₩124,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

9. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.6 km from Cardiff University

Luke

₩103,029

₩123,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

10. Park Plaza Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 0.9 km from Cardiff University

karen

₩129,553

₩155,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

₩67,036

₩80,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

12. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Butetown, 2.9 km from Cardiff University

Kevin

₩100,908

₩121,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

13. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Castle Quarter, 1.4 km from Cardiff University

Jonathan

₩103,432

₩124,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 multiple seating areas, a bar, and a visible kitchen area.

A modern living room with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.

14. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Castle Quarter, 1 km from Cardiff University

philip

₩101,514

₩121,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, two armchairs, a TV, and a city view.

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

15. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.5 km from Cardiff University

Priyanka

₩143,880

₩172,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

16. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1 km from Cardiff University

Brian

₩108,828

₩130,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

17. The Coal Exchange Hotel

Butetown, 3 km from Cardiff University

Caroline

₩81,136

₩97,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

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

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.

18. easyHotel Cardiff

Adamsdown, 1.3 km from Cardiff University

Michelle

₩61,225

₩73,470 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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.

The entrance to the OYO Sandringham Hotel with a sign for Cafe Jazz.

19. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Cardiff University

Fannie

₩82,654

₩99,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 stone building with a sign reading "TANES HOTEL".

20. Tanes Hotel

Adamsdown, 1.7 km from Cardiff University

John

₩89,726

₩107,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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Compare popular hotels close to Cardiff University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,514 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 332 reviews	View
The Parkgate Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,814 reviews	View
Lincoln House Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 714 reviews	View
The Maltsters Arms	9.2 Wonderful 250 reviews	View

Top Cardiff University Hotel Reviews

Hilton Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful room with helpful staff! Great location."

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

8/10 Good

"The breakfast is excellent, the dinners not so much , staff was helpful , property is in a great location on the pedestrian mall ; 1 block from Cardiff castle . Building is old and a maze but clean"

Novotel Cardiff Centre

10/10 Excellent

"A great place to stay and the use of the facilities are great"

The Angel Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great value hotel, super breakfast"

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and quite bright which was a positive. The bathroom was a little cramped but still Ok. The buffet breakfast had a good selection of food on offer."

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff"

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

8/10 Good

"Hd a quick stopover, and the hotel was clean and as expected. The team at the front desk were very helpful with check in and also directions and ideas for local food places as we had got in late. The room was clean and the best part was the addition of the car park which was safe and secure."

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous location"

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)

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 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 452 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 452 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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Cardiff University?

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Cardiff University, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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.

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Our top choices for Cardiff University hotels

1. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

2. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

3. The Parkgate Hotel

4. Lincoln House Hotel

5. The Maltsters Arms

6. Pontcanna Inn

7. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

8. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

9. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

10. Park Plaza Cardiff

11. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

12. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

13. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

14. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

15. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

16. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

17. The Coal Exchange Hotel

18. easyHotel Cardiff

19. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

20. Tanes Hotel

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Top Cardiff University Hotel Reviews

Hilton Cardiff

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Novotel Cardiff Centre

The Angel Hotel

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

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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