Cardiff - affordable student hotels for educational trips
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Finding affordable student hotels in Cardiff can be a significant challenge for organizers of school trips and educational tours. It's important to find accommodations that are safe, comfortable, and budget-friendly. We have reviewed 22 hotels in Cardiff and selected the top 10 affordable student hotels that provide excellent conditions for school classes and student groups.

Getting offers from different hotels is unfortunately very time-consuming, we know that. That's why we have created our dedicated service, which provides you with fitting offers!

Note: The selection was made according to our experts' own criteria and experience and  does NOT contain paid advertising!

  • 1. Sleeperz Hotel Cardiff

    Building hotel Sleeperz Hotel Cardiff
    Hotel rooms 95 total (200 beds)
    Property typeHotel
    AddressSaunders Road, Cardiff - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.6 km to city centre
    • 0.2 km to public transport
    • 14.5 km to airport
    RatingGreat   (8.2/10p.)
    2978 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    • Parking
    • Wifi Lobby (Free)
    Price category$$ (around A$60 - A$85/night)
    Benefits
    • Breakfast
    • Large capacity (95 rooms)
  • 2. ibis Cardiff Gate - International Business Park Hotel

    Building hotel ibis Cardiff Gate - International Business Park Hotel
    Hotel rooms 78 total
    Property typeHotel
    AddressMalthouse Avenue, Cardiff - Google Maps
    Location
    • 6.0 km to city centre
    • 21.7 km to airport
    RatingVery good   (7.8/10p.)
    2709 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    • Parking (Free)
    Price category$ (up to A$60/night)
    Benefits
    • Breakfast
    • Large capacity (78 rooms)
    • Bus parking
  • 3. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay

    Building hotel Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay
    Hotel rooms 87 total
    Property typeHotel
    AddressLongueil Close Schooner Way,Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff - Google Maps
    Location
    • 3.2 km to city centre
    RatingGreat   (8.4/10p.)
    5382 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - $10.00
    Amenities
    • Parking (Free)
    Price category$$$ (around A$85 - A$125/night)
    Benefits
    • Bus parking
    • Large capacity (87 rooms)
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  • 4. Village Hotel Cardiff

    Building hotel Village Hotel Cardiff
    Hotel rooms 118 total
    Property typeHotel
    AddressPendwyallt Road 29, Cardiff - Google Maps
    Location
    • 6.3 km to city centre
    • 15.9 km to airport
    RatingVery good   (7.7/10p.)
    2935 reviews
    ParkingDetails on request
    Amenities
    • Business Center
    • 24h Reception
    • Gym
    • Parking
    • Spa
    Price category$$$ (around A$85 - A$125/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (118 rooms)
  • 5. The Citrus Hotel Cardiff by Compass Hospitality

    Building hotel The Citrus Hotel Cardiff by Compass Hospitality
    Hotel rooms 81 total
    Property typeHotel
    AddressBute Terrace, Cardiff - Google Maps
    Location
    • 3.9 km to city centre
    • 0.6 km to public transport
    • 15.0 km to airport
    RatingAppealing   (6/10p.)
    1.856 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - $8.00
    Amenities
    • Parking
    • 24h Reception
    Price category$ (up to A$60/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (81 rooms)
    • Breakfast
  • 6. The Royal Hotel

    Building hotel The Royal Hotel
    Hotel rooms 60 total
    Property typeHotel
    AddressSaint Mary Street 88, Cardiff - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.1 km to city centre
    RatingGreat   (8.4/10p.)
    4217 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Conference Rooms
    • 24h Reception
    • Parking
    • Spa
    • Wifi Lobby (Free)
    Price category$$$ (around A$85 - A$125/night)
    Benefits
    • Breakfast
    • Large capacity (60 rooms)
  • 7. Hotel Indigo - Cardiff

    Building hotel Hotel Indigo - Cardiff
    Hotel rooms 122 total
    Property typeHotel
    AddressDominions Arcade, Cardiff - Google Maps
    Location
    • 4.4 km to city centre
    • 14.9 km to airport
    RatingGreat   (8/10p.)
    755 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    • Parking
    Price category$$ (around A$60 - A$85/night)
    Benefits
    • Breakfast
    • Large capacity (122 rooms)
  • 8. Tanes Hotel

    Building hotel Tanes Hotel
    Hotel rooms 19 total
    Property typeHotel
    AddressNewport Road 148, Cardiff - Google Maps
    Location
    • 1.8 km to city centre
    ParkingDetails on request
    Amenities
    Price category$ (up to A$60/night)
  • 9. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

    Building hotel Cardiff Sandringham Hotel
    Hotel rooms 28 total (55 beds)
    Property typeHotel
    Address21 St Mary Street, Cardiff - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.0 km to city centre
    • 0.3 km to public transport
    • 14.6 km to airport
    RatingVery good   (7.9/10p.)
    2262 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - $15.00
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    • Parking
    • Conference Rooms
    Price category$$$ (around A$85 - A$125/night)
    Benefits
    • Breakfast
  • 10. The Angel - The Hotel Collection

    Building hotel The Angel - The Hotel Collection
    Hotel rooms 102 total
    Property typeHotel
    AddressCastle Street, Cardiff - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.3 km to city centre
    RatingGreat   (8.2/10p.)
    4523 reviews
    Parking
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    • Conference Rooms
    • Business Center
    • 24h Reception
    • Gym
    • Parking
    Price category$$ (around A$60 - A$85/night)
    Benefits
    • Breakfast
    • Large capacity (102 rooms)
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