Budget Hotels & Hostels
Apartments
Guesthouses and B&Bs
Totters
Modern, clean and very welcoming, this excellent independent hostel is the best-value place to stay in town. In addition to traveller-friendly facilities, the 14th-century arched basement gives a sense of history to guests' breakfasts...
Nos Da Studio Hostel
You won't find a better budget bed any closer to the city centre than this stylishly refurbished hostel right across the river from the Millennium Stadium. It's family-friendly, and there's an in-house bar, restaurant and gym.
Imperial Hotel
Now privately owned by the Classic British Hotels group, this is the pick of the old-school seafront hotels and has recently benefited from a major refurbishment that has introduced two disabled rooms...
Hilton Cardiff
Central Cardiff's five-star is housed in a new circular building that was built in the traditional style of pale stone, with views over the castle. The rooms are plush and comfortable, there's a lovely pool and a spa, and excellent cooking at Razzi...
The Windsor Lodge Hotel
Could do with a bit of TLC, and some of the rooms, especially the singles, are a bit cramped, but the elegant Georgian building, fresh, modern décor and quiet but central location make the Windsor a decent choice.
Sandringham Hotel
They don't come much more central than the Sandringham. It may be nothing special in the décor department, but it's friendly and welcoming, and right in the thick of things - a good place to stay if you're here for the nightlife...
The Castle Hotel
Following a major refit, the new-look rooms feature purple and gold decor and Bose sound systems; higher-priced rooms boast castle views and freestanding baths.
Dragon Hotel Swansea
This 1960s city-centre hotel has been given an expensive upgrade, with dragon-red carpets, orange backlighting and well-turned-out bedrooms. There's also a good-sized gym and pool.
Black Boy Inn
Dating from 1522, the creaky but atmospheric rooms at this traditional inn have original wooden beams and panelling but a modern sensibility...
Big Sleep Hotel
Billed as a 'designer hotel on a budget' and housed in a mirrored tower block, this place feels stark and functional despite the self-consciously cool colour schemes, Ikea furniture and (mostly) spacious rooms...
The St David's Hotel & Spa
A glittering, glassy tower topped with a sail-like flourish, St David's epitomises Cardiff Bay's transformation from wasteland to stylish place-to-be. Every room has a private balcony with a harbour view.
Bodysgallen Hall & Spa
A stately country-house hotel set in verdant gardens, Bodysgallen Hall is just 2 miles south of Llandudno on the A470...
Celtic Royal Hotel
This grand old Georgian building resembles a stately home with its impressive entrance hall. It certainly targets the high rollers with a leisure club, the buzzy Havana bar-cum-bistro, plus specialist facilities for conferences...
White House Hotel
It seems like nothing is too much trouble at this friendly, flower-bedecked hotel - staff are only too pleased to help out with any query or request...
The Royal Sportsman Hotel
Some of the rooms in this traditional pub feel a bit old-fashioned and frayed around the edges, but the hotel does offer a great base for exploring the area. The building is full of character, having been constructed in 1862 as a coaching inn...
Quay Hotel And Spa
High-end suites, a popular day spa and fine dining, the latter with superb views of Conwy Castle illuminated by night, are the big draws at this stylish, quayside property.
Hamilton Backpacker Lodge
The Hamilton is a homey and relaxed hostel with small, six-bed dorms, a kitchen, TV lounge, laundry and sauna. The owner knows Pembrokeshire well, and is happy to point you towards the best walks, pubs and eateries in the area.
Llandudno Hostel
This is a family-run, Victorian-pile independent hostel with friendly, knowledgeable owners and a location close to the train station. Rooms are clean and a continental breakfast is included, but there are no self-catering facilities.
Yha Conwy
Located 0.3 miles from the centre, this ultra-modern hostel has a raft of services - from a restaurant to an observation desk. There are disabled facilities and family rooms. Ask about low-season promotional deals.
The Riverhouse Backpackers
Professionally run by a young brother-and-sister team, the River House has a well-equipped kitchen, a small garden and a TV lounge. Free breakfast (cereal and toast) and pizza nights are a nice touch, but the private rooms are very dorm-like.
Copthorne Hotel Cardiff Caerdydd