Cardiff Guide

Cardiff Travel Guide

Cardiff……..hard to describe really, maybe you should take a look for yourself?

With over 10 years experience there is no better place to stay when visiting Cardiff!! Our hostel is A stalwart of the Cardiff scene, a dream and a strong favourite with independent travelers
Lonely Planet Europe & Britain 2007

Less than a 10 minute walk from the central bus and train stations and voted the Number 1 hostel in Wales by Hostelworld.com customers 2007

Cardiff Backpacker is the original and the best, highly acclaimed in all guide books and a proud member of Europes Famous Hostels. We offer all the facilities youd expect and pride ourselves on going the extra mile for YOU!! We offer a superb Gateway to Wales pack that gives you the perfect introduction to Cardiff which includes saving 30% on entry fees to the 200 year old Castle and the magnificent Millennium Stadium, home of the Grand Slam winning Welsh rugby team amongst other things!!

Our museum is FREE and boasts the largest collection of impressionist art outside Paris! shops and bars are endless and ever increasing and the live music scene in Cardiff has to be among the best and most diverse in the UK.

The recently developed Bay area is within easy reach by foot, stroll along the beautiful Taff Trail with the city skyline behind you and arrive at the home of Doctor Who/Torchwood, have lunch at one of the many international restaurants or even go out to sea on a speedboat!!

Cardiff is the ideal base for hiking in the Brecon Beacons or exploring the rugged Welsh coastline.

All this just 2 hours away from London, and with trains every 30 minutes what are you waiting for??

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