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 54 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, Cardiff Bay and National Museum Cardiff 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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Stunning 2 Bed City Centre & Bute Park

Cathays

Carl

includes taxes & fees

10 June - 11 June

Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG

12.3 km from Cathays

Tracy

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14 June - 15 June

The Old Barn Inn

24 km from Cathays

IAN

includes taxes & fees

12 June - 13 June

The Coach & Horses Hotel

9.1 km from Cathays

Julian

includes taxes & fees

21 June - 22 June

Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport

14.2 km from Cathays

David

includes taxes & fees

14 June - 15 June

Copthorne Hotel Cardiff-Caerdydd

7.3 km from Cathays

colin

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2 July - 3 July

Separate bathtub and shower, hair dryer, towels

Bridge Inn by Greene King Inns

25.6 km from Cathays

AMY

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28 June - 29 June

Best Western Walton Park Hotel

22.9 km from Cathays

Douglas

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21 June - 22 June

The Bear Hotel

19.1 km from Cathays

Darla

includes taxes & fees

14 June - 15 June

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Newbridge on Usk

26.3 km from Cathays

Chris

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14 June - 15 June

Llechwen Hall Hotel

18.7 km from Cathays

Gemma

includes taxes & fees

15 June - 16 June

Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 2.5 km from Cathays

Ben

includes taxes & fees

21 June - 22 June

Lincoln House Hotel

Pontcanna, 1.4 km from Cathays

Jonathan

includes taxes & fees

9 June - 10 June

Tŷ Newport

21.5 km from Cathays

Georgina

includes taxes & fees

15 June - 16 June

Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Days Inn by Wyndham Sedgemoor M5

30.6 km from Cathays

Denise

includes taxes & fees

5 July - 6 July

Three Horseshoes

13.3 km from Cathays

Lee

includes taxes & fees

14 June - 15 June

Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa

25.5 km from Cathays

Richard

includes taxes & fees

21 June - 22 June

Select Comfort beds, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

The Maltsters Arms

Llandaff, 2.8 km from Cathays

fab

includes taxes & fees

5 July - 6 July

The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel

24 km from Cathays

Joanne

includes taxes & fees

15 June - 16 June

The Congresbury Arms

29.1 km from Cathays

Louise

includes taxes & fees

21 June - 22 June

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Our guide on where to stay in Cathays

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Cardiff aerial view panorama in Wales capital cityscape 360 panoramic skyline feat. River Taff, Principality Stadium, Cardiff Castle, famous landmarks and city center downtown streets from above in UK

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.

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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.

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Big Wheel, Pier head building and ferris building located in Mermaid Quay of Cardiff Bay - Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom at Night

Butetown

The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Butetown. A stop by Cardiff Bay or Wales Millennium Centre 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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A bridge over the River Taff in Cardiff against a blue sky

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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Top Cathays Hotel Reviews

Majestic Hotel Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Easy check in. Helpful staff"

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

6/10 Okay

"It’s ok, personally wouldn’t say it’s a premium 4*. Rooms are a little dated. You can see the poor maintenance. Lobby/ breakfast area - that’s where some money has been spent on a refurb. Rooms - need more attention. I did enjoy breakfast, albeit - would probably choose somewhere different next time."

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel just a short walk from the city centre. The room was spacious, clean, and quiet. I didn’t use the spa, but the breakfast buffet is very good value. There is parking behind the hotel but there is also Dumfries Place, a large multi story car park, about 5 minutes away."

The Coal Exchange Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff at the hotel were really friendly and very helpful with offering to store our small amount of luggage for the hours before and after our overnight stay - thank you. The breakfast was good and again here the staff were really helpful. Room was spacious and clean and air conditioning worked well. Worth the extra few steps from the Wales Millenium Centre to stay in this historic building."

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

8/10 Good

"Pros: buffet breakfast (since is a little walk to other restaurants/cafes), very helpful and kind staff, good location close to bay, hot water with good pressure, price, A/C Cons: dated rooms, bathroom grout badly needs cleaning, dirty drinking glasses in room I'd probably stay there again if on a tight budget. It does look like a lot of construction is starting in that area though so check for noise and traffic."

The Parkgate Hotel

4/10 Poor

"upon arrival we was told we would have to pay to use the pool facilities. we ordered room service and was told we would have to wait 45 mins for it to arrive having us go down to reception as the phone in room was not working. The fire alarm went off at 23:50 waking us up which left is with a poor night's sleep. And there was no parking at the property or secure carpark nearby which resulted in us paying an extra £32 for overnight parking"

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel By Belvilla

2/10 Terrible

"Extreme safety concerns! Not just the all the rooms have NO AC but also NO fans in the bathroom or the room. I had a room on the 10th floor and windows obviously can’t be opened. But how come the Hotel is still accepting guests if there’s NO ventilation!! The fans (air circulation!) is NOT working. For the whole entire stay my room wasn’t cleaned once."

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Our top choices for Cathays hotels

Stunning 2 Bed City Centre & Bute Park

Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG

The Old Barn Inn

The Coach & Horses Hotel

Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport

Copthorne Hotel Cardiff-Caerdydd

Bridge Inn by Greene King Inns

Best Western Walton Park Hotel

The Bear Hotel

Newbridge on Usk

Llechwen Hall Hotel

Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Lincoln House Hotel

Tŷ Newport

Days Inn by Wyndham Sedgemoor M5

Three Horseshoes

Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa

The Maltsters Arms

The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel

The Congresbury Arms

Our guide on where to stay in Cathays

Cardiff City Centre

Castle Quarter

Butetown

Grangetown

Pontcanna

Top Cathays Hotel Reviews

Majestic Hotel Cardiff

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