What is Cathays like?

Cathays is a neighborhood that travelers like for its museums. Consider a visit to Cathays Cemetery as part of your Cathays travel plans.

How many hotels should I expect to find in Cathays?

Expedia has 62 hotels and other accommodations 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! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals in Cathays.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Cathays?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Cathays, click here .

What is there to do in this Cardiff neighborhood?

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.

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1. Stunning 2 Bed City Centre & Bute Park

Cathays

Carl

SAR 777 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sep

2. Ground Floor Apartment Sleeps 4 Parking

Cathays

SAR 706 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

3. Park Plaza Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 1.1 km from Cathays

Catrin

SAR 435 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sep - 7 Sep

4. Hilton Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 1.1 km from Cathays

Helen

SAR 514 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

5. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.2 km from Cathays

Tina

SAR 361 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

6. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Castle Quarter, 1.2 km from Cathays

Ieuan

SAR 330 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

7. Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

Adamsdown, 1.3 km from Cathays

Maxine

SAR 308 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sep - 7 Sep

8. Elgano Guest House

Pontcanna, 1.3 km from Cathays

David

SAR 402 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

Family Triple Room | Laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

9. easyHotel Cardiff

Adamsdown, 1.3 km from Cathays

Andrew

SAR 193 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sep

10. Pontcanna Inn

Pontcanna, 1.3 km from Cathays

David

SAR 385 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

11. The Angel Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.4 km from Cathays

Rene

SAR 234 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

12. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

Pontcanna, 1.4 km from Cathays

Jane

SAR 349 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

13. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Castle Quarter, 1.4 km from Cathays

philip

SAR 356 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

14. Lincoln House Hotel

Pontcanna, 1.4 km from Cathays

Stuart

SAR 390 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

15. Parador44

Castle Quarter, 1.5 km from Cathays

Julia

SAR 691 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), bed sheets

16. Cardiff Inner City Centre Guesthouse

Adamsdown, 1.5 km from Cathays

"The fridge wasn't obvious everyone there said there wasn't one. Only found out this morning that there was one but it had no milk in it to make hot drinks Luckily I had a few sachets of milk to make a cup of tea but only for two cups which wasn't enough if you like your tea. Also there wasn't any coffee I thought tea coffee milk and sugar were standard when you book a room, if there not going to supply these essentials then they should make it clear at the time of booking so you...

Sue

SAR 249 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

17. Tanes Hotel

Adamsdown, 1.5 km from Cathays

MOHAMMED

SAR 269 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

18. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

Pontcanna, 1.5 km from Cathays

Kate

SAR 243 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sep - 15 Sep

19. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.6 km from Cathays

Paula

SAR 273 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

20. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Castle Quarter, 1.7 km from Cathays

Janet

SAR 358 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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Where to stay in Cathays

Find the best Cathays areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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Cardiff City Centre

Discover the bustling shopping scene in the sixth most successful UK destination, featuring Queen Street, St. Mary's Street, and the Hayes. Explore Cardiff Castle, Bute Park, and the National Museum, while enjoying dining options at Mill Lane cafe quarter.

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Castle Quarter

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Castle Quarter. Make a stop by Cardiff Market or St. David's while you're exploring the area.

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Butetown

The ample dining options and luxurious 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.

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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.

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Pontcanna

Tree-lined streets and large houses define this affluent Cardiff district, boasting cafes and independent retailers on Pontcanna Street and Cathedral Road. Enjoy Sophia Gardens, Pontcanna Fields, and the nearby SWALEC Stadium for cricket enthusiasts.

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Top Cathays Hotel Reviews

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

8/10 Good

"👌great price amazing staff helpful"

Novotel Cardiff Centre

10/10 Excellent

"The room was ok but we had a problem with the mattress that was dealt with straight away by reception and house keeping. The room was clean but tired looking. Thank goodness for A/C. Breakfast was good with alot on offer for all tastes. Very central and walking distance to Cardiff City centre. Perfect for a concert."

Park Plaza Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"We booked an Executive room and a Standard room for a combined 10 room nights and were very pleased overall. A big positive was being given rooms next to each other, allowing our three children to share the Executive room while we were next door. We had requested this but received no confirmation beforehand, so it was reassuring to see the hotel had taken care of it. Both rooms were spacious, very clean and comfortable. Beds and pillows were excellent, Wi-Fi reliable and air-conditioning effective. Traffic noise was hardly noticeable, although some sound carried from adjoining rooms. Housekeeping was consistently excellent; the cleaning staff were particularly polite and considerate. Surprisingly, there was no shaver socket, so we could not charge our electric toothbrush. The location is superb. We skipped hotel breakfast and enjoyed the excellent choice of nearby cafés and restaurants. Paid parking is directly opposite, with a convenient unloading bay outside. The pool was the highlight: never crowded, ideal for children, with excellent water temperature and quality. The changing rooms could use modernisation, with some missing dispensers and a few showers not getting warm enough. Staff were excellent overall. Our only disappointment was the manager refusing a one-hour late checkout despite the room appearing available. Not an entitlement, but after a substantial stay, some flexibility would have been appreciated. We would definitely return."

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Our top choices for Cathays hotels

1. Stunning 2 Bed City Centre & Bute Park

2. Ground Floor Apartment Sleeps 4 Parking

3. Park Plaza Cardiff

4. Hilton Cardiff

5. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

6. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

7. Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

8. Elgano Guest House

9. easyHotel Cardiff

10. Pontcanna Inn

11. The Angel Hotel

12. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

13. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

14. Lincoln House Hotel

15. Parador44

16. Cardiff Inner City Centre Guesthouse

17. Tanes Hotel

18. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

19. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

20. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Where to stay in Cathays

Cardiff City Centre

Castle Quarter

Butetown

Grangetown

Pontcanna

Top Cathays Hotel Reviews

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

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