Big Pit National Coal Museum
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YHA Cardiff Central
Cardiff, CF10 4BBOverview
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.
Why guests love YHA Cardiff Central
Accommodation at YHA Cardiff Central
The hostel
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.
Food and drink at YHA Cardiff Central
Things to do around YHA Cardiff Central
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff Bay is Europe’s largest waterfront development area created by the Cardiff Barrage.
Running in Cardiff
Bute Park is a great place to run right in the heart of Welsh capital. The park is in the shadow of both Cardiff Castle and the world famous Millenium Stadium.
Climbing in Cardiff
Boulders is an indoor climbing centre situated 1.6 miles from our hostel.
Principality Stadium
The epic Principality Stadium (formerly Millennium Stadium) is home to the Welsh Rugby Union team and a wide range of sporting events, including games of Wales' national football team.
St. Fagan's National History Museum
Get a taste of Welsh culture at this open-air museum of life in Wales, chronicling the history, lifestyle and architecture of local people.
Cardiff Castle
Cardiff Castle is one of Wales’ leading heritage attractions and a site of international significance.
Facilities
General
- 24 hour access
- Ambulant accessible
- Basic food shop
- Classroom
- Cot available
- Free wi-fi
- Wheelchair accessible
Essentials
- Laundry
- Luggage store
Entertainment
- Board games
- TV
Accommodation options
- Private rooms available
- En suite rooms available
- Disabled access rooms available
Food & drink
- Cafe
- Dining room
- Group catering available
- Licensed bar
- Meals available
- Self-catering kitchen
Transportation & parking
- Parking
- Near train station
Other YHA products
- Meeting Rooms & Corporate Hire
- Sole use
- Trade bookings
- YHA School Trips
Need to know
Reception times: 24 hours
Check in: From 15:00
Check out: Before 10:00
Open every day?: Yes
Towels and toiletries: Towels are included when you book a private room. Toiletries are not provided but are available to hire or purchase from reception. Bedding is supplied.
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.
YHA Cardiff Central - Access Statement
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YHA School Trips
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.
Meeting rooms
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
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.
History
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.
