
Big Pit National Coal Museum
With facilities to educate and entertain, Big Pit is an exciting and informative day out. Don't miss the underground tour. Visit the Big Pit website
In Partnership with The National Tourist Organisation of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
In recognition that this business has confirmed that they have followed government and industry COVID-19 guidelines, ensuring processes are in place to maintain cleanliness and aid social/physical distancing.
If award-winning, Cardiff city centre accommodation is what you’re looking for, YHA Cardiff Central is a top option for you. This Youth Hostel is within walking distance of all the city’s best attractions, including the Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle, not to mention the fantastic shopping destination of Cardiff Bay.
Its spacious social areas also provide a great starting point should you wish to enjoy the city’s nightlife. Plus, YHA Cardiff Central has been rated a 5-star hostel by VisitWales - the only hostel in the UK to achieve this accolade.
It’s not just about a great location. YHA Cardiff Central also provides 320 beds in comfortable rooms with state of the art facilities which are all en-suite for your convenience making it one of the most luxurious hostels in Cardiff. YHA Cardiff Central has even achieved a 5 star hostel rating from VisitWales - the first hostel in the YHA network to do so.
Choose from socialising and meeting new people in a dorm room or keeping your family cosy in one of our gorgeous private rooms. Double rooms are also available for the single traveller or a couple’s getaway. There is free Wi-Fi available for guests throughout the building, including the bedrooms.
YHA Cardiff Central also has premium rooms available. Premium rooms include beds instead of bunks, TV, hairdryer, room safe, soap, towels, two pillows per person, storage space, dressing table and chair.
Reception times: 24 hours
Check in: From 15:00
Check out: Before 10:00
Open every day?: Yes
Towels and toiletries: Towels and toiletries are not provided but are available to buy or hire from reception. Bedding is provided.
Parking: There is ample parking at YHA Cardiff Central.
Pets: Pets are not permitted at YHA Cardiff Central. Assistance dogs are welcome.
Wi-Fi: Free wi-fi is available in social spaces.
Breakfast: Breakfast is served from 7.30am til 9am.
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This 5 star hostel is the perfect state-of-the-art accommodation for school trips in Cardiff. Ideally located for a geography field trip or to soak up all the culture that Cardiff has to offer, YHA Cardiff Central has excellent facilities for school groups including three classrooms, one with an interactive whiteboard and audio system!
Visit the YHA School Trips website to book your educational visit.
At YHA Cardiff Central we have three meeting rooms available for hire.
Capacity: Up to 36 delegates in room 1, up to 49 delegates in room 2 and up to 24 delegates in room 3, depending on seating configuration.
Available Equipment:
Room 1 - projector and multi-use board
Room 2 - projector and multi-use board, flipchart/whiteboard stand
Room 3 - projector and multi-use board, flipchart/whiteboard stand
Parking: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Accessibility: We have three conference rooms, all located on the ground floor. All three have level access and are level throughout.The closest accessible WC to these rooms is located in the same corridor. For more information please see our full access statement.
Air conditioning: There is no air conditioning but there are heaters in the meeting rooms.
Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.
The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.
You can find out more and apply to volunteer at this hostel on the volunteering website.
Cardiff has been home to many youth hostels over the years. The current YHA Cardiff was originally built as a hotel in 2004. YHA invested in the location as a substantial modern solution to providing great accommodation in the capital.