Cardiff Backpacker Caerdydd, Cardiff, Wales

Voted Number 1 property in Wales 2007 by Hostelworld.com customers

Not much availability? Then check out our sister property, NosDa: http://www.hostelworld.com/availability.

Looking for a cheap, fun, friendly place to party? Cardiff Backpacker Caerdydd is the original independent hostel and has recently been redesigned to become perfect group*(see note) accommodation.

If availability at Cardiff Backpacker is low, why not check out our sister hostel, NosDa: http://www.hostelbookers.com/hostels/wales/cardiff/1175/

With a choice of different sized dormitories and a number of private rooms we can cater perfectly for schools, colleges, sports teams or even just large groups of friends looking to visit Cardiff.

With secure access throughout, a superb self catering kitchen and a bar available on request your group can have sole occupancy of the building so no need to keep the noise down after 10pm!

During the weekend we are open to individuals and with just 40 beds we are small enough to feel cosy and friendly whilst large enough to accommodate a good mix of people from all over the world and from all walks of life.

Our bar is a great place to get to know your fellow travellers and have a few drinks before hitting town which is only a 10 minute walk away.

All the staff are well travelled and would love to offer tips on the coolest things to do whilst in Cardiff and share travelling tales with you!

“Cardiff Backpacker is a dream and a strong favorite with independent travelers”

Lonely Planet Europe & Britain 2007

* FREE breakfast

* No check-ins after 2am on day of arrival

* FREE lockers (£5 deposit)

* FREE luggage storage

* DVD hire

* TV lounge

* Giant Jenga

* Giant Connect 4

* Pool Table

* FREE linen

* Towel hire

* Laundry Facilities

***Female only secure dorms***

***Available for exclusive group use on weekdays***

***Over 18's only***

NB: A group must comprise 20+ people

Once you are within sight of us you can't miss our bright yellow and purple building but first you'll have to arrive…

By Train and Bus:

The nearest station for bus and train services is Cardiff Central. From the stations walk left over the bridge crossing the River Taff, then take an immediate right following the river embankment upstream, turn left at NosDa (hotel), and we're just beyond the playground ahead of you.

By Car

From the M4 take junction 32, then follow signs to Cardiff City Centre along a busy dual carriageway (A470) for approx. 2 miles. On approaching the centre follow the road around the Castle to your right, then straight ahead through two sets of traffic light, over a bridge, then take a left at next traffic lights into Lower Cathedral Road; we're on the mini roundabout ahead of you. There is ample street parking and limited secure parking.

By Air

Cardiff International Airport is situated about 40 minutes' drive from the City Centre and services inbound scheduled flights from Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester and Amsterdam (see Links for more details). From the Airport you will have to take a Taxi or Bus X91 to the city centre.

By Irish Sea

On your way to or from Ireland by boat? We are an excellent stopping off point for you to visit Wales. All ports are serviced by rail. There are four crossings between Wales and Ireland.