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A grand hotel lobby with a marble floor, large potted plants, and a chandelier.
A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.
A hotel room with a double bed, a desk with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.
A room with two white upholstered chairs, a wooden table with tea cups and plates, a patterned armchair, a yellow vase, and a fireplace.

1. The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel
Cardiff City Centre
United Kingdom
Gary
$52 nightly
$63 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
The Angel Hotel
Restaurant
A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a window with curtains.
Front of property
Reception

2. The Coal Exchange Hotel

The Coal Exchange Hotel
Butetown
United Kingdom
Caroline
$59 nightly
$71 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
The Coal Exchange Hotel
A reception desk with a vase of flowers, a framed certificate, and a television on the wall.
A sign for a hotel with a direction arrow pointing left, indicating the hotel's location.
A neatly made bed with white linens and rolled towels, a wooden headboard, and two bedside lamps.
A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a coffee maker, a wine list, and a remote control on a tray.

3. The Coach & Horses Hotel

The Coach & Horses Hotel
Marshfield
United Kingdom
John
$58 nightly
$70 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
The Coach & Horses Hotel
A modern dining area with blue seating and yellow chairs, large windows offering views of historic architecture.
A bar area with a coffee machine, shelves of bottles, and a refrigerator.
A modern building with a flat facade, large windows, and a corner entrance.
A bar area with a wooden counter labeled "FOUR POINTS FLEX" by Sheraton, a selection of liquor bottles, and a view of buildings through large windows.

4. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
Cardiff City Centre
United States
helen
$51 nightly
$61 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
A fireplace with a decorative arch and a vase of red flowers on a mantel.
An outdoor seating area with tables and benches, covered by green umbrellas, and a building with a sign reading "Celtic International Hotel".
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large mirror, and a vase with flowers.
A variety of baked goods including muffins, croissants, and pastries on display.

5. Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport

Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport
Rhoose
United Kingdom
KAREN
$56 nightly
$67 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees
Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport
Interior entrance
Lobby
Front of property
A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large window.

6. Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel
Cardiff City Centre
United Kingdom
Shane
$53 nightly
$63 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees
Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a cityscape mural on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A waiting area with four chairs and two tables, a door, and a poster on the wall.
A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a 'CARDIFF' sign, and a 'WELCOME' sign.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, a vanity with a mirror, and a towel rack.

7. easyHotel Cardiff

easyHotel Cardiff
Cardiff City Centre
Canada
Helen
$41 nightly
$49 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
easyHotel Cardiff
A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, large windows, and a brick facade.
A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area featuring yellow sofas, a bar area with stools, and a large window offering a view of a historic building.
A reception area with two yellow armchairs, a small table with a vase of sunflowers, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

8. Tŷ Magor

Tŷ Magor
Newport
United Kingdom
Wai Sing
$66 nightly
$79 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Tŷ Magor
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "ibis budget" sign, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating car and taxi services.
A vending machine with various beverages and snacks.
A reception area with a counter, a bookshelf with various items, and a staircase leading to another level.
A hotel room with two single beds, white bedding, a green headboard, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

9. Ibis Budget Newport

Ibis Budget Newport
Newport
United Kingdom
John
$49 nightly
$58 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
Ibis Budget Newport
A breakfast table with plates of toast, eggs, beans, and bacon, along with condiments and a coffee cup.
A spacious lobby with a large window offering a view of the outdoors, a reception desk, and seating arrangements.
A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a bottle, and a glass.
A bar counter with various bottles of alcohol, a glass, and a decorative item.

10. Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel

Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel
Pontymoile
United Kingdom
Sandra
$63 nightly
$76 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a trash bin, and a view of the outdoors.
A conservatory with a glass roof, surrounded by a stone patio, and adjacent to a house.
A white building with a dark brown door, a stone wall with plants, and hanging flower baskets.
A building with a modern architectural style, featuring large windows and a symmetrical facade.

11. Llechwen Hall Hotel

Llechwen Hall Hotel
Nelson
United Kingdom
Wayne
$74 nightly
$89 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Llechwen Hall Hotel
A historic building with multiple floors, large windows, and a corner location.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A waterfront cityscape with a prominent clock tower, a modern building, and a bridge reflecting in calm waters.
A cozy cafe with floral wallpaper, round tables, and comfortable seating.

12. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla
Cardiff City Centre
United States
Patricia
$65 nightly
$78 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla
A charging station for electric vehicles, a white car parked nearby, and a building with a brick facade in the background.
A modern lounge area with multiple seating options, including chairs and sofas, arranged around a central table.
A coastal landscape with a calm sea, rocky shoreline, and a distant hill.
A hotel room with two single beds, wooden headboards, white bedding, and bedside lamps.

13. Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG
Coedkernew
United Kingdom
Louise
$65 nightly
$78 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A beach with a sandy shore, a stone wall, and a few people walking.
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a bar in the background.
A modern living room with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.

14. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG
Cardiff City Centre
United Kingdom
Jayne
$74 nightly
$89 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG
A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to another room.
A hotel room with a wooden partition, a round table, a sofa, and a patterned carpet.
A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large signboard, and a wall-mounted logo.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area, and a kitchenette.

15. Holiday Inn Cardiff - North M4 by IHG

Holiday Inn Cardiff - North M4 by IHG
Tongwynlais
United Kingdom
Tom
$76 nightly
$91 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Cardiff - North M4 by IHG
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a yellow umbrella, and a brick building in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.
A breakfast buffet area with coffee options, a sign for 'Express Start Breakfast', and a 'Wake Cup' sign offering fairtrade coffee.
A library interior with ornate woodwork, bookshelves, and a fireplace.

16. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
Butetown
Australia
Tabra
$62 nightly
$74 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
A historic building with a prominent entrance labeled "The Pontecanna Inn." It features a classic architectural style with stonework and multiple windows.
A compact kitchenette with a built-in refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a kettle on a shelf.
An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a green artificial turf path, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A bedroom with a large bed, a bench by the window, and a patterned wall.

17. Pontcanna Inn

Pontcanna Inn
Pontcanna
United Kingdom
David
$84 nightly
$100 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Pontcanna Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, two wall-mounted lamps, and two paintings on the wall.
A Days Inn with a brick facade, a glass entrance, and a picnic table in the courtyard.
A Days Inn hotel with a parking lot and entrance.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a brown leather couch, and a glass door leading outside.

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Magor

Days Inn by Wyndham Magor
Newport
United Kingdom
Michael john
$39 nightly
$46 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Magor
A restaurant with a rustic ceiling, multiple dining tables with orange chairs, and a wall of wine bottles.
A stone building with a sign for 'The Bear Hotel'.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a glass table, and a TV.
An outdoor patio with a chandelier, seating, and potted plants.

19. The Bear Hotel

The Bear Hotel
Cowbridge
United States
Nancy
$129 nightly
$155 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
The Bear Hotel
A hotel named 'The Beacon Hotel' with a sign above the entrance.
A hotel sign with the name 'The Beacon Hotel' and mentions 'Restobar Meetings'.
A restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen.
A patio area with wooden picnic tables and benches.

20. The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff, Part of the AG Collection

The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff, Part of the AG Collection
Pentwyn
United Kingdom
Ray
The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff, Part of the AG Collection
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The Parkgate Hotel

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$107 nightly
$128 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
The Parkgate Hotel
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Future Inns Cardiff Bay

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$64 nightly
$77 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
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Tŷ Newport

Chepstow Road Newport Wales
$76 nightly
$91 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Tŷ Newport
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Top Cardiff Hotel Reviews

The Coach & Horses Hotel

The Coach & Horses Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"A lovely clean and comfortable hotel with ample free parking."
Antonia 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
The Coach & Horses Hotel
The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Staff were lovely. Very convenient location. Option to purchase breakfast buffet. Would definitely stay here again."
Sherri 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Angel Hotel

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Three Star Hotel Guide for Cardiff

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Cardiff, Wales are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Cardiff, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

Search for a cheap deal on a 3 star upscale hotel in Cardiff for the most elegant experience, or grab a low rate on one of the cheap 3 star hotels in Cardiff near the local attractions, if you want something a touch more unassuming. Whatever your traveling style, make sure to use the search tools at Expedia to track down prices, read more about amenities, and score a few local discounts.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Cardiff?
Expedia customers needing an affordable and pleasant Cardiff stay often go for The Royal Hotel Cardiff. This 3-star hotel, around 0.2 mi west of the center, offers premium bedding and hypo-allergenic bedding. Want another idea? Located 0.2 mi east of downtown and including a terrace and hypo-allergenic bedding, Park Inn by Radisson Cardiff City Centre is also a favorite among guests.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Cardiff?
The main difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Cardiff is the level of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are usually more economical and come with the services and conveniences you need to be comfortable, such as WiFi, breakfast and a gym. You can look forward to a bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upmarket furnishings, deluxe toiletries and extras like spa centers.

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