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Here is a quick list of 3 Star Hotels in Cardiff, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Park Inn By Radisson Cardiff City Centre |
7.7 / 10 (7165 Reviews) |
From 95$ | |
| Ibis Cardiff Centre Hotel |
7.3 / 10 (3559 Reviews) |
From 54$ | |
| Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay By Ihg |
8.0 / 10 (3726 Reviews) |
From 75$ | |
| The Angel Hotel |
7.6 / 10 (5887 Reviews) |
From 59$ | |
| Pontcanna Inn |
8.8 / 10 (780 Reviews) |
From 236$ |
When it comes to planning a trip to Cardiff, the stunning capital city of Wales, one of the most crucial decisions is where to stay. While there are plenty of accommodation options available, one choice that often gets overlooked is the 3-star hotels. Many travelers may overlook the value and comfort that can be found in these mid-range hotels, but there are numerous reasons why they should be a top choice for your next visit to Cardiff.
First and foremost, 3-star hotels offer a balance between affordability and comfort. While they may not have all the frills and luxuries of a 5-star hotel, they still provide a comfortable and pleasant stay without breaking the bank. This means that travelers can save their money for other aspects of their trip, such as dining out, sightseeing, or experiencing the local culture.
Another reason to choose a 3-star hotel in Cardiff is the convenient locations they often offer. Many of these mid-range hotels are situated in prime locations around the city, making it easy to access popular attractions, dining options, and public transportation. This can save valuable time and effort when getting around the city, allowing visitors to make the most of their time in Cardiff.
In addition to affordability and convenience, 3-star hotels in Cardiff also offer a wide range of amenities and services that cater to the needs of travelers. From comfortable rooms and quality dining options to friendly customer service and helpful concierge, these hotels ensure that guests have everything they need for a pleasant and stress-free stay. With all of these benefits, it's easy to see why 3-star hotels are a fantastic choice for travelers looking to explore Cardiff without sacrificing comfort or breaking the bank.
Best 3 Star Hotels in Cardiff
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Boasting direct access to a bus stop, this inn is located in the heart of Cardiff, relatively close to Kooywood Gallery. Bute Park is around 25 minutes' walk from the Park Inn By Radisson Cardiff City Centre and Cardiff airport is 30 km away.
There is Techniquest Science Museum nearly 25 minutes' walk away, and Central Station JM bus station within easy walking distance of the smoke-free property.
The rooms have private bathrooms with a tub and a separate toilet. A shower/bath combination and a sink, together with such comforts as a hairdryer and toiletries are also provided.
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Ibis Cardiff Centre Hotel
From 54$
The property stands in Cardiff Centre, which is Wales' commercial and leisure hub, at a distance of 2.1 km from the religious sites like Norwegian Church Arts Centre. Historical sights here include the Gothic Cardiff Castle, which stands within close distance of the Ibis Cardiff Centre.
Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting Bute Park, a 10-minute drive from the superior accommodation.
This Cardiff property welcomes guests to the bright rooms with comforts such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with coffee/tea making equipment. They are furnished with modern-style decor. Equipped with a roll in shower, a separate toilet and a sink, the spacious bathrooms have hair dryers and bath sheets.
Hotels 3 Star In Cardiff City Centre
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Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay By Ihg
From 75$
The modern accommodation is situated a mere 5 minutes' walk from the public Water Tower Plaza and within 5 minutes' walk of The Wharf. The Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay, An Ihg is located quite close to Odeon Cardiff Cinema in Cardiff.
Visit The Flourish, nearly an 11-minute walk from this Cardiff property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United Kingdom. Guests can visit historical sights, including the beautifully ornate pleasure palace "Cardiff Castle", placed around 25 minutes' walk from Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay, An Ihg Hotel, and learn more about Cardiff.
Some of the air-conditioned rooms are appointed with a carpeted floor, and such self-catering options as coffee/tea makers. A separate toilet, together with such comforts as a hair dryer and bath sheets are also provided.
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The glass-walled shopping mall "Indoor Market" is located a 5-minute stroll from the smoke-free accommodation, and such natural sites as Bute Park is 10 minutes' drive away. Sports fans can also visit Cardiff City Stadium, at a moderate distance from the historical Angel Cardiff, and take their families to Cardiff Winter Wonderland Amusement Park, which is about 0.7 km away.
Local art & crafts is within a 10-minute drive of the impressive property, and Cathays is situated around 0.9 km away.
Some of the 102 non-smoking rooms at the accommodation are furnished with a cupboard and a work desk, and appointed with coffee/tea making equipment. A sauna and a shower, together with such amenities as a hairdryer and guest toiletries, are also at guests' disposal. A bath and a shower are available in private bathrooms.
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Pontcanna Inn
From 236$
Guests can access Thompson's Park within a minute's drive of the property, while the Millennium Principality Stadium is a 15-minute stroll away. From this 3-star hotel it will take approximately 13 minutes to walk to the Gothic Cardiff Castle.
Cultural experience in the area feature Techniquest Science Museum, situated within 10 minutes' drive of the accommodation.
This property offers 10 rooms with coffee/tea making facilities, and such modern conveniences as a TV. Nice touches to enhance your stay include a separate toilet and a shower, along with hairdryers and complimentary toiletries.
Hotels in Cardiff
| Best Price Hotel 🤑 | Park Inn By Radisson Cardiff City Centre |
| Family Hotel 👪 | Ibis Cardiff Centre Hotel |
| Hotel with balcony 🌤️ | Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay By Ihg |
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Village Hotel Cardiff
From 100$
The accommodation is located 6 km from the medieval fortification "Caerphilly Castle" and 4.5 km from the 19th-century Gothic Revival Red Castle. The nearby sports attractions are Go Air Trampoline Park Cardiff Sports Complex (3.3 km), and the national Principality Stadium (7 km).
Visit Dipping Pond, about 1.9 km from this Cardiff hotel, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United Kingdom. Guests can visit historical sights, including the Gothic Cardiff Castle, placed approximately 7 km from Village Hotel Cardiff, and learn more about Cardiff.
The air-conditioned rooms have a dining area and a kitchenette, and some of them face the garden. A sink, together with such comforts as hair dryers and complimentary toiletries are also provided.
3 Star Hotels Near Cardiff Airport
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Manor Parc Hotel
From 102$
Guests will appreciate a location right off gardens, and only a short drive from Morgraig Castle. This Cardiff hotel offers proximity to natural sights like Morgan Jones Park (4.2 km) and Parc Cefn Onn (2.8 km).
Along with other cultural attractions the scheduled monument "Melingriffith Water Pump" is nestled within a 4.1-km distance of the accommodation.
Bathrooms include a bath and a shower together with comforts such as a hair dryer and complimentary toiletries.
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Four Points Flex By Sheraton Cardiff
From 62$
The property is placed in Cardiff Centre, which is Wales' commercial and leisure hub, within 550 metres of Motorpoint Arena Cardiff. Places of worship to visit only metres from the Sleeperz Hotel Cardiff include the notable chapel "City Parish of St John the Baptist".
Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy being around a 7-minute stroll from the Victorian shopping mall "Cardiff Market".
All of the air-conditioned rooms are appointed with Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a minibar fridge, tea and coffee making equipment, and some of them comprise a lounge and a terrace. Guests can use a shower together with complimentary toiletries and towels. A separate toilet and a shower are available in private bathrooms. These compact units also feature views of the street.
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The property is placed about 30 km from Cardiff airport and a walk from such cultural venues as National Museum Cardiff. This Cardiff hotel is also within 5 minutes' drive of such natural sights as Cardiff Bay.
You can easily find Norwegian Church Arts Centre around 25 minutes on foot from the accommodation.
Bathrooms have a rain shower and a separate toilet together with hairdryers.
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Citrus Hotel Cardiff By Compass Hospitality
From 60$
Cardiff City Stadium is 25 minutes' walk from the property, while Firing Line Museum of The Queen's Dragoon Guards and The Royal Welsh at Cardiff Castle is a walk from the location. Sports fans can also visit the national Principality Stadium, only 1 km from the Citrus Hotel Cardiff By Compass Hospitality, and take their families to Cardiff Winter Wonderland Amusement Park, which is only 1 km away.
There is National Museum Cardiff nearly a 25-minute walk away, and Central Station JM bus station relatively near the accommodation.
This Cardiff property has 83 rooms, some of them comprise a dining place and a kitchen, and have self-catering options such as a coffeemaker. Guests can also use a separate toilet and a bath, along with such amenities as shower caps and bath sheets. Certain units overlook the street.
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St Mellons Hotel & Spa
From 386$
Surrounded by gardens, this smoke-free property is within 39 minutes' drive of Cardiff airport. Fort Grey and Shipwreck Museum is approximately 17 minutes' walk from the hotel in Cardiff.
Guests can visit historical sights, including Ruperra Castle, placed 4.8 km from the accommodation, and learn more about Cardiff.
Featuring a bidet, a bathtub and a separate toilet, the bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and towels. Some of the spacious units have views of the garden.