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YHA Cardiff Central - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Cardiff Castle

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In the heart of Cardiff, YHA Cardiff Central - Hostel welcomes you with a vibrant atmosphere. Savor delicious meals at the restaurant or unwind over coffee at the cafe, while staying connected with in-room WiFi and productive with a business center.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (10)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (4)

  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Self parking (surcharge)

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only (Sleeps 4, Shared Bathroom)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleeps 4, Shared Bathroom)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium Double Room (Ensuite) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room (Ensuite)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (4 Bed Private Ensuite)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (4 Bed Private Ensuite double bed )

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room (4 Bed Private Ensuite 2 double beds)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (5 Bed Private Ensuite Double bed)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
East Tyndall Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 4BB

What's nearby

  • Utilita Arena Cardiff - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St. David's - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Wales Millennium Centre - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 2 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 39 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 83 min drive
  • Cardiff Queen Street Station - 16 min walk
  • Cardiff Central Station - 18 min walk
  • Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Prezzo - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Espresso Bar - John Lewis - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬13 min walk

About this property

YHA Cardiff Central - Hostel

  • At YHA Cardiff Central - Hostel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Castle. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, this hostel is just a 5-minute drive from Principality Stadium.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 89 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in.
    • The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured onsite self parking (fees apply)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Limited housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
  • Towels are available for an extra charge (or guests may bring their own)

Parking

  • Secured self parking is available for an extra charge

Policies

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.

Also known as

YHA Cardiff Central Hostel

YHA Cardiff Central

YHA Cardiff Central - Hostel Cardiff

YHA Cardiff Central - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at YHA Cardiff Central - Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at YHA Cardiff Central - Hostel?

Yes, there's self parking on site (charges apply).

What are the check-in and check-out times at YHA Cardiff Central - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at YHA Cardiff Central - Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Les Croupiers Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near YHA Cardiff Central - Hostel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around YHA Cardiff Central - Hostel like?

YHA Cardiff Central - Hostel is in Butetown, a short 12-minute walk from Utilita Arena Cardiff and 18 minutes' walk from St. David's.

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Reviews

YHA Cardiff Central - Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Poor

Avoid

I had a really bad customer experience here and I will at all costs. The ‘team leader’ on site was a bit of a bully and aggressive. I will not be returning.
A, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

High-Quality. Amazing price
Simon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2nd time we have stayed staff were very friendly and helpfull
Jessica, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great bargain!

For the price of about £10 a night, my 5 days went very well. Not too loud, bathroom in room and plug sockets at my bed. Will stay again and have recommended to friends.
Ian, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

No complaints. This hostel will become my first choice for a stay in Cardiff
1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

not very helpful - avoid

I cancelled with plenty of notice and was refused option to move dates or refund my costs. Not very helpful or understanding. I had a sick relative that could not attend so we wanted to move dates. Awful customer service
ben, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location, free parking . Peaceful . It would have been nice to have tea and coffee facilities in the room
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Private rooms more like hotel standard than hostel
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super cheap and excellent location for city centre
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

SUPREMO

Trata-se de um hostel diferenciado, fenomenal. Atendimento supremo. O staff é muito competente e altamente gabaritado. Os quartos possuem APENAS 2 beliches e banheiro privativo com chuveiro excelente.
ENILSON, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

とても良かったです。
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a great Youth hostel. It is a short fifteen minute walk to the centre of Cardiff, we stayed there for a gig at Motor point Arena, Taxi back was just £5.00. Breakfast was really good hot and plentiful, Overall fantastic value for money. We were in a double room with En suite which was great bed comfy. Options of cooking your own food or restaurant great idea. Communal area to sit and enjoy a coffee. Brilliant cheap weekend away.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, free parking and extremely helpful staff
1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Shocking attitude

Terrible service from reception when rang to enquire about left belongings. Was not interested and did not care with a blasé attitude.
Tony, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

ESPLÊNDIDO

Staff altamente gabaritado e muito qualificado. Hostel que mais lembra hotel. Tudo maravilhoso. Instalações fantásticas. Café da manhã magnífico por 7 libras. Cozinha muito bem equipada. Banheiro excelente
ENILSON, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant price - perfect if you're not fussy and just want a bed!
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel (take your own towels!)

We would definitely recommend staying here - the room was great and service great. Our only real frustration was not being informed by Hotels.com that there are no towels and that you either bring your own or rent them for £2 each. So we had to pay when we could have just brought our own (which would have been fine for us). Breakfast was about £6.50 each, for cooked breakfast, cereal, juice, coffee/tea, pastries, etc. Good value!
Sean, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Do not stay at this place
Emran, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Considering the cost, I found the hotel very comfortable and had no faults during our stay
Holly, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Brilliant
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Not in town

This hostel is a good 20 mins walk out of town and there is nothing around it which is very annoying because I didn’t feel comfortable walking back at night. Other than that it is a nice hostel. Clean rooms, nice staff and just generally comfortable.
Amy, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean youth hostel but lacks public transport

Due to availability, we booked 3 different private ensuite rooms for our 5 nights' stay. The 3 ensuite rooms we stayed in were in good condition and comfortable. We suggest that one or two more lights can be added to the room to make it brighter. We used its communal kitchen to cook some meals and found it well-equipped. Whenever we change our room, we need to store our 2 suitcases in the luggage locker at a charge of £4 for a big locker that can store 1 suitcase. To save the luggage storage costs, we asked the reception staff to help follow up with the cleaning team to get our next room ready around noon so that we can check in to the next room and move our luggage here. We appreciated that the reception staff were willing to make this arrangement. The youth hostel is quite far away from the city centre. We had to walk more than 30 minutes with heavy luggage from the Castle Street Coach Stop to the youth hostel as there were no buses to the youth hostel. It will be more convenient for guests who drive their cars to the hostel. Guests who don't like or are not capable of walking a lot should consider if this hostel suits their needs.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The Chair in my Room 336 The arm rest was broken which needs changing. The Lamps by the side of the bed are too close to were you sleep and when I woke up in the night to have a drink I did hit my head.
1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Needing a fact check...

The details given for how close they are to things are not correct on hotels.com or another site as I would find out from another person staying in the room. Apparently they have moved from a previous location and have not updated those details. I would not have booked the room had I known that I would need a vehicle. It was very inconvenient. If you are driving, it is fine. Everything was clean and service was good.
3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

i did not like the light switch with your card. It is not practicable with a shared room
Valerie, 4-night trip