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How much do hostels in Cardiff cost?
Available dorm-bed prices in Cardiff, Wales range from $46 to $195/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 3 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Sep 14, Sep 15, Sep 16.
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $49.
How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 1 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-09-13T00:47:53.929Z.
Cheaper dates to stay
The lower-priced dates currently available include September 14 (one night),September 15 (one night),September 16 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.
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Local knowledge for Cardiff
Where to stay
Cathays is the student quarter just north of the city centre, and City Road running through Roath has cheap food from a dozen cuisines within a short walk. Most hostels cluster near Cardiff Central station, which puts the castle, the Victorian arcades, and Cardiff Bay all reachable on foot or a quick bus.
Getting around
- Check the Principality Stadium fixture list before booking. Six Nations rugby weekends in February and March can triple hostel rates overnight, and rooms sell out weeks in advance.
- Walk the covered Victorian arcades. Morgan Arcade and Royal Arcade run between St Mary Street and The Hayes, are free to walk through, and beat any high street for a rainy afternoon.
- Caroline Street, just off St Mary Street, is the late-night chip shop strip. A portion costs a few pounds and is a Cardiff staple worth doing at least once.
When to go
January and early February are the quietest and cheapest months, but hostels fill fast for Six Nations weekends (February to March), autumn rugby internationals in November, and any large event at Cardiff Castle or the Principality Stadium.
Frequently asked questions
How much do hostels in Cardiff cost?
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $49. Dorm beds currently range from $46 to $195/night across the next 3 months of availability.
What are cheaper dates to stay in Cardiff?
Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Cardiff include September 14, September 15, September 16.
How many hostels does HostelHound track in Cardiff?
HostelHound currently tracks 3 hostels in Cardiff, Wales.
Where do backpackers stay in Cardiff?
Cathays is the student quarter just north of the city centre, and City Road running through Roath has cheap food from a dozen cuisines within a short walk. Most hostels cluster near Cardiff Central station, which puts the castle, the Victorian arcades, and Cardiff Bay all reachable on foot or a quick bus.
What is the best time of year to visit Cardiff?
January and early February are the quietest and cheapest months, but hostels fill fast for Six Nations weekends (February to March), autumn rugby internationals in November, and any large event at Cardiff Castle or the Principality Stadium.