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Central Studios

3.0 star property
Aparthotel in Cardiff, steps from Principality Stadium

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Experience a compact retreat with a single bed, sink, and functional workspace.
Stunning staircase with a grand balustrade leading to an upper floor, flanked by neutral-toned walls and decorative molding.
Traditional building with a brick facade, wooden door, and decorative archway.
Relax in a serene outdoor space with a stone wall, comfortable seating, and lush greenery.
Compact kitchen with sleek cabinets, sink, and modern appliances.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$134
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug

Room options

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City Apartment | Living area

City Apartment

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room

Premier Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room

Premium Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
7 Fitzhamon Embankment, Cardiff, Wales, CF11 6AN

What's nearby

  • Cardiff Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. David's - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cardiff International Arena - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cardiff University - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Principality Stadium - 1 min drive - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Prince of Wales - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tiny Rebel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Gatekeeper - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fuel Rock Club - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Central Studios

Aparthotel in Cardiff, steps from Principality Stadium
This smoke-free aparthotel features express check-in, express check-out and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Each apartment provides a fridge and a microwave, plus free WiFi and an LED TV with digital channels. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as an electric kettle and a dining table, and other amenities include Netflix and a down duvet.
Central Studios offers 12 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This accommodation is furnished with desks and dining tables. Beds feature down duvets. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). LED televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM (GBP 14 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Virtual front desk

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • In the city centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 12 units
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 14 per day (66 ft away; open 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Central Studios Cardiff
Central Studios Aparthotel
Central Studios Aparthotel Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

Is Central Studios pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Central Studios?

As of 30 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central Studios on 13 Aug 2025 start from AU$133.69, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Central Studios?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Central Studios?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Central Studios located?

Located in Riverside, this aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle. Cardiff Bay and Cardiff University are also within 1 mile (2 km). Cardiff Central Station is 6 minutes by foot and Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) is 6 minutes.

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Central Studios Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joaquim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tidy and easy to access!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

100% Recommended

Well located, clean, modern and with all mod-cons. The cleaner lady was delightful. I really can’t fault it. 100% Recommended. Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinicius

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quite small but has all that's needed for a short stay. Clean, modern and well-kept. Easy check-in. Located a stone throw's away from the city center but very quiet at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Comfortable stay

Apartments were very centrally located, right next to the stadium and town. Very clean and very comfortable. Easy check in system. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Peter T

Landlords very helpful. Easy check in. Rooms very clean. Definitely be back. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Icence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This aparthotel exceeded expectations — perfectly located in the city centre, just a stone’s throw from Cardiff Central station, the river, and the beautiful Bute Park. Despite being so central, the apartment was very quiet, allowing for a peaceful and relaxing stay. The apartment itself was spotless, cozy, and stunningly decorated, with every detail thoughtfully considered. The complimentary chocolate was a lovely touch and made me feel even more welcome. Abi and Charlie were fantastic hosts — warm, helpful, and incredibly efficient. They provided updates and check-in information from the time of booking right up to arrival. Getting the key from the key safe was a bit fiddly, but when I called, I received a prompt and helpful response to quickly resolve it. I truly enjoyed my stay here and will definitely be recommending this place to friends and family. It will be my go-to spot whenever I visit Cardiff again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Nice Stay

Very nice room. Great location near central Cardiff, Very close to the central rail station, water taxi, and bus station.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Superb stay in Cardiff

Best place I’ve stayed in Cardiff. Lovely clean and modern studio flat style room very close to the city centre and Cardiff Arms Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Only real issues are that it is a narrow staircase to bring bags up and down. Also the room is quite small. Nice but small.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort, communication
Great stay. Excellent communication. Easy check in. Very helpful owners. Lovely apartment. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Tastefully modernised rooms to very high standard Clean and central location. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, quiet, warm apartment with everything you need for a short stay at a great price. Situated close to the centre with fairly cheap parking close by. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful property, thanks so much for a fantastic last minute stay. Communication and check in procedures are excellent. The property is of a very high standard and very comfortable. Kitchen and bathroom facilities are excellent. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Pristine studio in great location

Comfortable and pristine. Great location for the stadium and high street.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Central studios

Exceptional standards in cleanliness, fixtures and fittings. Superb location. A very nice space to be in away from home. Well designed and ergonomic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
This is a fantastic place, so personal I love it and I would definitely go back. I love the garden downstairs for a bit of a excape from the room, I it's close to every thing and affordable. It made the trip as we were visiting Wales for the first time. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I am a visitor from Germany and don’t know Cardiff. This place was very clean and nicely fitted out/decorated, with some nice modern touches which lifted the place above the average and made it feel more cheerful :-) Everything I needed was there. I felt comfortable and safe. Great location with bus stop outside the door and very close to city centre and train station. The only thing I would recommend is checking the mattress-which seemed to be uneven. It may be time for a new one! Many thanks for a very good stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a gorgeous property, steps from the Cardiff train station. My son is going to uni close by, and I will try to book this studio every time I visit. The whole place is awesome, rooms are beautiful, a little deck, and very secure. Pick this one people! You won’t be disappointed. Dara
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ozlem

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Really modern, lovely room, great location. I saw quite a few short white hairs on the bed runner and both cutlery and cups were not particularly clean. A little more attention to this would have made the stay great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine Marie

Highly recommend Location is right next to millennium stadium. Rooms immaculate, very stylish and well equipped. Looking forward to coming back. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rafaat

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
This was the best hotel stay I’ve had in the UK. Close to the train station. Lots of things nearby. The rooms are very neat and I could not find a single fault.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aymeric

I highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was clean and nicely equipped. My room was at the back of the house and was very quiet. Communication was good. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great central location.

The central location of this property was absolutely ideal for our stay. The room had everything needed to be self sufficient and meant that we didn’t have to eat out every evening. A very secure, very well presented property and we would stay here again. Our only gripe was the parking. Pay and display all day (except Sunday) and quite difficult to park Fri/Sat evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

E.Regina Vieira de

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The studio was so small that, when moving from the left to the right side of the bed, I had to walk sideways. My feet had to be in a slanted position; it was uncomfortable. The building was too close to its neighbor. The studio I got looked nothing like its depiction on Expedia. To enjoy some privacy, I improvised curtains made out of black garbage bags. It rained consistently for most of my stay, so I stayed inside. There were dark gray skies and no natural light anywhere. In spite of the nice fixtures, I felt I was in a hole. There was an endless parade of undesirable characters producing undesirable noises in attempts to create a totally undesirable contact; just as I had predicted and expressed concern about when I made my reservation. After I set up my safety gadgets, the noises subsided but never ceased. They were most noticeable late morning or early afternoon, right before a “housekeeper” would knock on my door. Oddly, they wanted to come inside to pick-up the trash. On one occasion, there was a soft knock followed by an attempt to get inside. My safety gadgets prevented the intrusion. I opened the door then and found a young woman wearing a hijab; I felt a little unsettled. I asked the woman to please bring me a roll of toilet paper the next day and leave by my door. That did not happen. The undesirable noises also happened late at different nights. It was like new misguided creatures believed they could “get me” by doing more of the same. It was nauseating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025