accomodation

   ACCOMODATION IN & AROUND CARDIFF

"Brecon Lodge" - a family run B&B          City Hall        

CARDIFF is a fine city with a population of around 300,000, which grows by 100,000 on "Big Event" occasions, when our visitors arrive to watch their favourite team, or hear fine music. It is a good idea to book your accomodation well in advance, as you may find otherwise that you have to travel long distances to get alternative rooms, which could be up to 50 miles away. All the accomodation listed below is close, (within 30 minutes), of Cardiff City Centre, where most of the "Big Events" take place, at the Millenium Stadium (Rugby, Football, Speedway & Concerts), Sophia Gardens (Cricket), Wales Millenium Centre (Opera and Performing Arts), CIA (Exhibitions & Concerts) or St. David's Hall (Musical Occasions, Choirs and Conferences).

CARDIFF has excellent Rail, Bus and Coach links, and a first class International Airport, just 30 minutes away. Visit our Travel page for further details on how to get here easily, and at a reasonable cost.

Accomodation Room Rates range from £385 per night for a typical 5 Star Cardiff Hotel, to £55 in a welcoming B&B close to the city. Most establishments will have been Inspected and Graded by Visitwales - please note that the number of Stars does NOT indicate the facilities provided - rather the QUALITY of the accomodation. 

****A popular option is to stay just outside the city, in one of the excellent Bed & Breakfast establishments that abound in the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan, an area of great tranquility and wonderful scenery. Visit website www.gardenofcardiff.com  ****

The Vale of Glamorgan County Council operates two Tourist Information Centres at Penarth and Barry, and these may be contacted by e-mail at Penarthtic@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk or Barrytic@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk respectively. In the Winter months when the TIC's are closed, send all enquiries to Tourism@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk, 'Phone (01446) 709 325 (Mon-Fri only).

For larger hotels in and around the Cardiff area, e-mail; visitor@cardiff.gov.uk  or 'phone (08701) 211 258. This number has a call queuing system, and can be very busy at peak times.

 When contacting your intended Accomodation Provider, please make sure that you give the number of nights required, the type of room required, whether rooms are required for Male/Female occupancy, and your intended Arrival Time at the premises. Guests who turn up too late, may find their rooms have been re-allocated to someone else !

Bed & Breakfast

These are Private Houses that offer a room and breakfast within the family home. Facilities will be those that the family usually enjoys, and a separate lounge may, or may not be available. Some facilities will be shared. The bonus is that of meeting "a real Welsh Family", who will know their own area intimately, where you can learn about Wales and all things Welsh. Prices range from as little as £25 - £45 per person per night, including a full Welsh Breakfast.

Guest Houses

These are larger establishments that could have from 6-15 rooms, frequently "en-suite", and with a separate residents' Lounge and/or Licensed Bar. An Evening Meal is often an optional "add-on". Prices will start from around £35 pppn.

Hotels

These are large establishments with a full range of facilities, including maid service, licensed bars, and provision of a full meals service. There will be extras such as a swimming pool, extensive grounds, sauna and gym. Prices will be at the upper end of the scale, according to the time of year, and facilities provided for guests, perhaps from £100 pppn.

Hostels

These are designed as low cost basic accomodation, typically for Students, Back-Packers or Hikers. They are usually in more remote or low cost areas, and offer basic overnight accomodation at a reasonable price. Prices start at £15 pppn., and accomodation will be limited.

Self-Catering

These establishments vary widely, and could be caravan sites, chalets, apartments, farms and holiday complexes. It is essential to ascertain the type of accomodation offered, its location, minimum rental period, and any other costs that may be charged to guests. Shops may or not be nearby, and there could be additional charges for heat and light.