Cardiff - affordable student hotels for educational trips
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Monika Ebner
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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 type Hotel
    Address Saunders Road, Cardiff - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.6 km to city centre
    • 0.2 km to public transport
    • 14.5 km to airport
    Rating Great   (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 type Hotel
    Address Malthouse Avenue, Cardiff - Google Maps
    Location
    • 6.0 km to city centre
    • 21.7 km to airport
    Rating Very 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
    • Large capacity (78 rooms)
    • Breakfast
    • Bus parking
  • 3. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay

    Building hotel Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay
    Hotel rooms 87 total
    Property type Hotel
    Address Longueil Close Schooner Way,Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff - Google Maps
    Location
    • 3.2 km to city centre
    Rating Great   (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 type Hotel
    Address Pendwyallt Road 29, Cardiff - Google Maps
    Location
    • 6.3 km to city centre
    • 15.9 km to airport
    Rating Very good   (7.7/10p.)
    2935 reviews
    Parking Details 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 type Hotel
    Address Bute Terrace, Cardiff - Google Maps
    Location
    • 3.9 km to city centre
    • 0.6 km to public transport
    • 15.0 km to airport
    Rating Appealing   (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 type Hotel
    Address Saint Mary Street 88, Cardiff - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.1 km to city centre
    Rating Great   (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 type Hotel
    Address Dominions Arcade, Cardiff - Google Maps
    Location
    • 4.4 km to city centre
    • 14.9 km to airport
    Rating Great   (8/10p.)
    755 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    • Parking
    Price category $$ (around A$60 - A$85/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (122 rooms)
    • Breakfast
  • 8. Tanes Hotel

    Building hotel Tanes Hotel
    Hotel rooms 19 total
    Property type Hotel
    Address Newport Road 148, Cardiff - Google Maps
    Location
    • 1.8 km to city centre
    Parking Details 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 type Hotel
      Address 21 St Mary Street, Cardiff - Google Maps
      Location
      • 0.0 km to city centre
      • 0.3 km to public transport
      • 14.6 km to airport
      Rating Very 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 type Hotel
      Address Castle Street, Cardiff - Google Maps
      Location
      • 0.3 km to city centre
      Rating Great   (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
      • Large capacity (102 rooms)
      • Breakfast
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