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11 Oct - 12 Oct
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12 Oct - 13 Oct
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16 Oct - 18 Oct
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23 Oct - 25 Oct

Our top choices for Cardiff 3-star hotels

A grand hotel lobby with a marble floor, large potted plants, and a chandelier.
A dining table with a three-tiered dessert stand, a teapot, cups, and a glass of champagne.
A hotel room with a double bed, a desk with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.
A room with two white upholstered chairs, a wooden table with tea cups and plates, a patterned armchair, a yellow vase, and a fireplace.

1. The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel
Cardiff City Centre
United Kingdom
Gary
€68
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Angel Hotel
Restaurant
Front of property
Reception
A bathtub with two glasses of champagne and a bottle of champagne.

2. The Coal Exchange Hotel

The Coal Exchange Hotel
Butetown
United Kingdom
Caroline
€63
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
The Coal Exchange Hotel
A reception desk with a vase of flowers, a framed certificate, and a television on the wall.
A white building with a tiled roof, multiple windows, and hanging flower baskets. There are picnic tables and umbrellas in the foreground.
A neatly made bed with white linens and rolled towels, a wooden headboard, and two bedside lamps.
A sign for a hotel with a direction arrow pointing left, indicating the hotel's location.

3. The Coach & Horses Hotel

The Coach & Horses Hotel
Marshfield
United Kingdom
John
€63
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Coach & Horses Hotel
A modern dining area with blue seating and yellow chairs, large windows offering views of historic architecture.
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.
A bar area with a wooden counter labeled "FOUR POINTS FLEX" by Sheraton, a selection of liquor bottles, and a view of buildings through large windows.

4. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
Cardiff City Centre
United Kingdom
Maddy
€54
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
A fireplace with a decorative arch and a vase of red flowers on a mantel.
A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a tap, and a flower vase.
An outdoor seating area with tables and benches, covered by green umbrellas, and a building with a sign reading "Celtic International Hotel".
A variety of baked goods including muffins, croissants, and pastries on display.

5. Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport

Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport
Rhoose
United Kingdom
KAREN
€73
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport
Interior entrance
Lobby
Front of property
Restaurant

6. Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel
Cardiff City Centre
United States
philip
€57
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a cityscape mural on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a 'CARDIFF' sign, and a 'WELCOME' sign.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, a vanity with a mirror, and a towel rack.
A waiting area with four chairs and two tables, a door, and a poster on the wall.

7. easyHotel Cardiff

easyHotel Cardiff
Cardiff City Centre
Canada
Helen
€50
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
easyHotel Cardiff
A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, large windows, and a brick facade.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, sofas, and a staircase in the background.
A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area featuring yellow sofas, a bar area with stools, and a large window offering a view of a historic building.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

8. Tŷ Magor

Tŷ Magor
Newport
United Kingdom
Wai Sing
€80
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Tŷ Magor
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "ibis budget" sign, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating car and taxi services.
A reception area with a counter, a bookshelf with various items, and a staircase leading to another level.
A vending machine with various beverages and snacks.
A hotel room with two single beds, white bedding, a green headboard, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

9. Ibis Budget Newport

Ibis Budget Newport
Newport
United Kingdom
John
€52
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Ibis Budget Newport
A breakfast table with plates of toast, eggs, beans, and bacon, along with condiments and a coffee cup.
A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a bottle, and a glass.
A bar counter with various bottles of alcohol, a glass, and a decorative item.
A Best Western hotel with outdoor seating and a 'Welcome' sign.

10. Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel

Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel
Pontymoile
United Kingdom
Sandra
€68
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a trash bin, and a view of the outdoors.
A building with a modern architectural style, featuring large windows and a symmetrical facade.
A restaurant with a glass ceiling, outdoor seating, and a view of the garden.
A conservatory with a glass roof, surrounded by a stone patio, and adjacent to a house.

11. Llechwen Hall Hotel

Llechwen Hall Hotel
Nelson
United Kingdom
Wayne
€80
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Llechwen Hall Hotel
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 waterfront cityscape with a prominent clock tower, a modern building, and a bridge reflecting in calm waters.
A cozy cafe with floral wallpaper, round tables, and comfortable seating.

12. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla
Cardiff City Centre
United States
Patricia
€81
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla
A charging station for electric vehicles, a white car parked nearby, and a building with a brick facade in the background.
A hotel room with two single beds, wooden headboards, white bedding, and bedside lamps.
A modern lounge area with multiple seating options, including chairs and sofas, arranged around a central table.
A hotel reception area with a counter, seating area, and a large screen displaying the hotel name.

13. Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG
Coedkernew
United Kingdom
Shane
€70
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG
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 a wooden floor, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a bar in the background.
A modern living room with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.

14. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG
Cardiff City Centre
United Kingdom
Jayne
€79
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG
A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to another room.
A banquet hall with a long table set for a formal event, featuring white tablecloths, glassware, and floral centerpieces.
A hotel room with a wooden partition, a round table, a sofa, and a patterned carpet.
A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large signboard, and a wall-mounted logo.

15. Holiday Inn Cardiff - North M4 by IHG

Holiday Inn Cardiff - North M4 by IHG
Tongwynlais
United Kingdom
Tom
€82
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Holiday Inn Cardiff - North M4 by IHG
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a yellow umbrella, and a brick building in the background.
A breakfast buffet area with coffee options, a sign for 'Express Start Breakfast', and a 'Wake Cup' sign offering fairtrade coffee.
A library interior with ornate woodwork, bookshelves, and a fireplace.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

16. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
Butetown
Canada
Teri
€69
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
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.
A compact kitchenette with a built-in refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a kettle on a shelf.
An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a green artificial turf path, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

17. Pontcanna Inn

Pontcanna Inn
Pontcanna
United Kingdom
David
€92
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Pontcanna Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, two wall-mounted lamps, and two paintings on the wall.
A Days Inn with a brick facade, a glass entrance, and a picnic table in the courtyard.
A Days Inn hotel with a parking lot and entrance.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a brown leather couch, and a glass door leading outside.

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Magor

Days Inn by Wyndham Magor
Newport
United Kingdom
Michael john
€41
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Days Inn by Wyndham Magor
A restaurant with a rustic ceiling, multiple dining tables with orange chairs, and a wall of wine bottles.
A stone building with a sign for 'The Bear Hotel'.
A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, decorated with white floral arrangements and chandeliers.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a glass table, and a TV.

19. The Bear Hotel

The Bear Hotel
Cowbridge
United States
Nancy
€138
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Bear Hotel
A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a shower.
A hotel sign with the name 'The Beacon Hotel' and mentions 'Restobar Meetings'.
A restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

20. The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff, Part of the AG Collection

The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff, Part of the AG Collection
Pentwyn
United Kingdom
Ray
The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff, Part of the AG Collection
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12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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includes taxes & fees
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Top Cardiff Hotel Reviews

The Coach & Horses Hotel

The Coach & Horses Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"immaculately clean room and well kept property. staff very friendly. great location between Cardiff and Newport."
Jacob 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
The Coach & Horses Hotel
Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

8/10 Good
"Helpful staff There was a mix up with room due to a switch over from the management. This was swiftly rectified. The hotel is basic ,clean and very central ."
Jayne 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly, welcoming and helpful staff; clean, modern, quiet room with silent temperature control; excellent location."
Kathleen 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Cardiff?
Travellers recommend The Royal Hotel Cardiff. It comes with premium bedding and hypo-allergenic bedding, and is around 0.32 kilometres west of the centre of Cardiff. Park Inn by Radisson Cardiff City Centre is another well-liked 3-star hotel. Located roughly 0.32 kilometres east of the downtown area, it offers hypo-allergenic bedding and a terrace.
How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in Cardiff?
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Cardiff?
Book a 3-star hotel and you can expect comfortable and clean rooms and amenities such as free WiFi, gym equipment and coffee and tea making facilities. These stays may also include an on-site bar and restaurant. Elevate your Cardiff getaway by selecting a 4-star hotel. With things like a day spa, 24-hour room service and deluxe toiletries, you'll experience a higher level of relaxation and comfort.

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