A street lined with historic buildings, flags, and street lamps.

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A grand hotel lobby with a marble floor, large potted plants, and a chandelier.
A room with two white upholstered chairs, a wooden table with tea cups and plates, a patterned armchair, a yellow vase, and a fireplace.
A dining table with a three-tiered dessert stand, a teapot, cups, and a glass of champagne.
A hotel room with a double bed, a desk with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

1. The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel
Cardiff City Centre
United Kingdom
Rene
$57 nightly
$68 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
The Angel Hotel
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 bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a tap, and a flower vase.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large mirror, and a vase with flowers.

2. Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport

Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport
Rhoose
Canada
Matthew
$64 nightly
$76 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport
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 white building with a tiled roof, multiple windows, and hanging flower baskets. There are picnic tables and umbrellas in the foreground.
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
Thomas
$64 nightly
$77 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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 modern lounge area with a round table, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.
A bar area with a coffee machine, shelves of bottles, and a refrigerator.
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 Kingdom
Benjamin
$60 nightly
$72 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Four Points Flex by Sheraton 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a large window with curtains.
A reception area with two yellow armchairs, a small table with a vase of sunflowers, and a framed picture on the wall.

5. Tŷ Magor

Tŷ Magor
Newport
United Kingdom
Lee-Ann
$77 nightly
$93 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Tŷ Magor
A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a window with curtains.

6. The Coal Exchange Hotel

The Coal Exchange Hotel
Butetown
United Kingdom
James
$61 nightly
$73 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
The Coal Exchange Hotel
A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large window.

7. Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel
Cardiff City Centre
United States
Paul
$51 nightly
$61 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel
A hotel named "The Beacon Hotel" with a modern design, featuring a dark facade, large windows, and a visible entrance.
A restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen.
A sign for The Beacon Hotel advertising restrooms and meetings, part of the AG collection, with a booking rate prompt.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

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

The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff, Part of the AG Collection
Pentwyn
United Kingdom
Jacob
$58 nightly
$70 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff, Part of the AG Collection
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a trash bin, and a view of the outdoors.
A restaurant with a glass ceiling, outdoor seating, and a view of the garden.
A white building with a dark brown door, a stone wall with plants, and hanging flower baskets.
A conservatory with a glass roof, surrounded by a stone patio, and adjacent to a house.

9. Llechwen Hall Hotel

Llechwen Hall Hotel
Nelson
United Kingdom
Wayne
$87 nightly
$104 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Llechwen Hall Hotel
A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern design, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern lounge area with comfortable seating, a bar, and a reception desk.
A modern lounge area with grey sofas, red and yellow cushions, and a wooden floor.
A modern lounge area with sofas and chairs, a wooden table, and a TV screen.

10. Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG
Coedkernew
United Kingdom
Wendy
$78 nightly
$94 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "ibis budget" sign, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating car and taxi services.
A hotel room with two single beds, white bedding, a green headboard, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A reception area with a counter, a bookshelf with various items, and a staircase leading to another level.

11. Ibis Budget Newport

Ibis Budget Newport
Newport
United Kingdom
Gbolahan
$50 nightly
$60 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
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 bar counter with various bottles of alcohol, a glass, and a decorative item.
A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a bottle, and a glass.

12. Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel

Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel
Pontymoile
United Kingdom
Jim
$67 nightly
$80 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
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.
A beach with a sandy shore, a stone wall, and a few people walking.

13. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG
Cardiff City Centre
United Kingdom
philip
$80 nightly
$96 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG
A historic building with multiple floors, large windows, and a corner location.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, purple sofas, a wooden floor, and a patterned wall.
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.

14. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla
Cardiff City Centre
Canada
Janet
$85 nightly
$102 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla
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 modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, a vanity with a mirror, and a towel rack.
A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a 'CARDIFF' sign, and a 'WELCOME' sign.

15. easyHotel Cardiff

easyHotel Cardiff
Cardiff City Centre
United Kingdom
Andrew
$40 nightly
$48 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
easyHotel Cardiff
A Holiday Inn Express hotel with multiple floors, a flat roof, and a well-lit facade.
A bar area with a wooden counter, black bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a yellow umbrella, and a brick building in the background.

16. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
Butetown
United Kingdom
ANDY
$64 nightly
$76 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, two wall-mounted lamps, and two paintings on the wall.
A food court with refrigerated sections for sandwiches, salads, and cold drinks, and a counter for hot meals and drinks.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a brown leather couch, and a glass door leading outside.
A Days Inn building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot with a bicycle symbol.

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Magor

Days Inn by Wyndham Magor
Newport
United Kingdom
Michael john
$47 nightly
$56 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
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 cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a glass table, and a TV.
A stone building with a sign for 'The Bear Hotel'.
A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, decorated with white floral arrangements and chandeliers.

18. The Bear Hotel

The Bear Hotel
Cowbridge
United Kingdom
Steve
$119 nightly
$143 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
The Bear Hotel
An indoor swimming pool with a stone floor, surrounded by columns and a covered area with greenery.
A dining room with a fireplace, wooden beams, and a chandelier.
A pink building with a sign reading "RAMADA."
A large, pink building with a pond in the foreground, surrounded by lush greenery.

19. Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa

Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa
Llangybi
United Kingdom
Nia
$113 nightly
$135 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees
Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa
A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and balconies.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa and coffee table, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, and a view of a lake.
A modern living room with a sofa, two white chairs, a round wooden table, and a kitchen area with a stove and oven.

20. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
Butetown
United Kingdom
Steve
$98 nightly
$117 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total with taxes and fees
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
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Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales
$74 nightly
$89 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,680 reviews)
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

Westgate Street Cardiff Wales
$113 nightly
$136 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,818 reviews)
The Parkgate Hotel
Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

St Mary Street Cardiff Wales
$76 nightly
$92 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
Clayton Hotel Cardiff
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Top Cardiff Hotel Reviews

The Coach & Horses Hotel

The Coach & Horses Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Really good stay, near to main road links. Good restaurant and plenty of parking. Well Maintained rooms. Good customer service"
Deepa 3-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
The Coach & Horses Hotel
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly, clean and tidy"
Matthew 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

8/10 Good
"Couldn't fault the Hotel,staff were friendly and helpful,the room was clean and lovely"
Helen 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
The Angel Hotel
Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel By Belvilla

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel By Belvilla

10/10 Excellent
"Was amazing from start to finish only problem was there wasn’t any windows I could open but I did have a fan"
Stacey 1-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel By Belvilla

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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.

From business trips to family getaways, the Cardiff 3 star hotels offer a fantastic home base for any type of vacation.

Frequently asked questions

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.
How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in Cardiff?
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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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