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Cardiff is a historic city in the very south of Wales. While it was quite a small town for most of its existence, Cardiff grew dramatically throughout the 19th and 20th centuries on the back of the coal industry, for which it served as a major port. It is now Wales' capital and largest city, and is the driving force behind the country's economic development.
Cardiff has a typical maritime climate with cool summers and mild winters. June to September is summer season with temperatures between 18 and 21 degrees Celsius and nights around 12 degrees. Winters are still above zero, even at night. The highest and lowest temperatures possible are 33 degrees and -17 degrees Celsius. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, with autumn and winter being the wettest time and spring being the driest time. May is the driest and most sunny month of the year.
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Backpacker Caerdydd | 98 Neville Street Riverside | Hostel | 85 |
| Days Inn Cardiff | Port Road Rhoose Nr Barry Cardiff | Hotel | 72 |
| Nomad | 11 Howard Gardens | Hostel | 80 |
| NosDa Studio Hostel | Despenser Street Riverside | Hostel | 85 |
| The Riverhouse Backpackers | 59 Fitzhamon Embankment | Hostel | 96 |
| Victoria Hall Ltd | Blackweir Terrace | Apartment | 77 |
| YHA Cardiff | 2 Wedal Road Roath Park, CF14 3QX | Hostel | 79 |
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