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Tyndall StreetCardiff
CF10 4BE
Wales
Tel: +44 (0)2920 458 131
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The Ibis Budget Cardiff Centre provides budget hotel accommodation in a city centre location in Cardiff close to local attractions. The hotel is housed inside a contemporary building that offers guests with no frills competitively priced accommodation in the Welsh capital. The hotel is well located a few miles from the M4 motorway, less than one mile from the main Cardiff Central railway station and a 30 minute drive from Cardiff Airport.
The hotel is ideal for guests looking for a centrally located budget hotel in Cardiff with modern rooms. The competitive pricing makes the hotel ideal for those on a budget whist visiting the attractions and sights in Cardiff.
The hotel is located in the heart of Cardiff city providing good access to a number of local attractions and places of interest in the Welsh capital. Local transport links in the area include Cardiff Central train station located 0.6 miles away with regular services across Cardiff and the surrounding areas and there is good access to local bus and major roads.
Visitors can look forward to a warm welcome and good levels of service at the hotel. The hotel is located within one mile of both the Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Castle located in the heart of Cardiff, where visitors can find easy access to local amenities and facilities. Cardiff Bay is located one mile south from the hotel. The local area includes a choice of shops, cafes and restaurants. The closest train stations are located at Cardiff Central, Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Bay.
Facilities
There are a total of 157 guest bedrooms at the hotel providing guests with en-suite accommodation; the rooms are non-smoking and are furnished and decorated to a good standard providing comfortable no frills accommodation and facilities. Guests can choose from double or triple rooms and there are assessable rooms available for disabled guests. Some rooms have a city view over Cardiff.
Room facilities include air conditioning, television, radio, work desk and tea and coffee making facilities. The rooms are sound proofed for guests comfort and privacy.
There is Wi-Fi internet access available at the hotel free of charge, there are car parking facilities available on site for an approx cost of £4 per day.
Other hotel facilities include luggage storage, safety deposit box, ironing services, fax and photocopying and there is a snack bar.
Dining
Guests can enjoy a all you can eat continental breakfast each morning that a choice of breads, cereals, preserves, croissants, cold meats, baguettes and tea and coffee.
The hotel serves breakfast, for lunch and dinner guests have a number of options in Cardiff city centre. There are a choice of eateries, cafes, bars and restaurants serving a range of cuisines ranging from Welsh and British to French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Seafood restaurants to suit a range of tastes and budgets.
Local Attractions
The hotel is situated in the heart of Cardiff, making it well located for exploring the range of attractions and places of interest in the Welsh capital. Cardiff has been a booming city in recent years, there has been much redesign and redevelopment in the city that offers visitors a range of arts and culture venues including galleries and museums. In addition the city is known for its range of shopping facilities including the famous historical arcades, with a number of local shops specialising in local arts and crafts and larger department stores. There are a choice of eateries, bars, cafes, restaurants and a vibrant nightlife in the city.
The hotel provides a convenient location for exploring a number of Cardiff’s attractions and local places of interest.
Cardiff Castle is located in the heart of Cardiff city centre, it is a 15 minute walk from the hotel. One of the best known attractions in the city there are 2,000 years of history to discover here. The castle is full of history and character dating back to Roman times, there are a number of tours of the castle available to help visitors better understand the rich history and heritage. The Interpretation Centre includes a film and exhibition looking at 2,000 years of castle history.
Personal audio guides are available for visitors to tour the battlements, wartime tunnels, Norman Keep, impressive Victorian apartments and the grounds. Visitors can look out for the lavish interiors, murals, stained glass, gilding and impressive craftsmanship shown inside the rooms. Visitors can discover the wartime tunnels used during World War II and there is a family trail to follow that includes questions and quizzes.
The National Museum Cardiff; located at Cathays Park, one mile from the hotel. Inside are the national collections in arts, archaeology and geology. There are exhibitions covering the art, archaeology and the geological history of Wales. Inside art works includes historic, applied and contemporary art, the evolution of Wales exhibition takes visitors through history with sounds, lights and specimens. The natural history exhibition looks at the natural history of Wales including woodland and seashore. The clore discovery centre offers the opportunity to examine museum artefacts including historic weapons, fossils and insects.
The Millennium Stadium is located 15 minutes walk from the hotel. Located centrally in the city, the stadium has become one of the most recognisable modern icons of Wales. Sports fans can learn more about the stadium with guided tours available where you can see the VIP hospitality suite and the press conference suite, experience the atmosphere and anticipation of match day and see the Wales rugby team dressing room. The stadium is home to the Wales rugby team and hosts a number of events throughout the year. The stadium is well known for its wonderful match day atmosphere, seeing Wales play rugby in the stadium is a wonderful experience for senses.
The Wales Millennium Centre is located 1 mile south from the hotel in Cardiff Bay. The venue has established itself as a top arts and cultural destination. The centre has become an international and cultural landmark and a recognised centre for performing arts. The building is noted for its architecture there are guided tours available for visitors to learn more about the centre in a backstage tour with specialist architectural and technical tours available too. There is an extensive programme of performances including west end musicals, ballet, opera, dance in various genres, comedy, workshops, art works, training days and free daily foyer performances.
Cardiff Boat Tours includes a waterbus service that takes visitors from Cardiff City Centre to Cardiff Bay. Visitors can sit back, relax and enjoy a relaxing boat ride whilst taking in the local scenery and experience the atmosphere. The drop off and pick up point in Cardiff Bay is where visitors can find a number of waterside pubs and restaurants offering scenic views over the bay.
The St Fagans Natural History Museum is located 5 miles from the hotel to the west of Cardiff. St Fagans is among Wales’s top historic attractions, located on the grounds of the 16th century St Fagans Castle, the museum re-creates the ways in which people in Wales lived, worked, and spent their leisure time, giving visitors a fascinating insight in to Welsh lifestyles and traditions. The museum hosts traditional festivals, dance events and music bringing the area to life. The historic buildings include a school, farm, chapel, houses and a workmen's institute.
The historic St John the Baptist Parish Church located at St John Street in the city centre, a 15 minute walk from the hotel. Dating back to the 12th century, the building is one of the oldest buildings in Cardiff that is still in use. The church is in active use with regular worship, it is also used for baptisms and weddings along with art exhibitions, lectures and concerts.
Llandaff Cathedral cathedral located in Llandaff a short distance north of Cardiff city centre, 3 miles from the hotel. The 12th century cathedral is located on one of the oldest christen sites in the UK. The cathedral is also a parish church and includes prayer and music services. The cathedral shop includes a number of gifts and memorabilia to remember your visit to the cathedral.
The Norwegian Church Arts Centre is located in Cardiff Bay, just under 1.3 miles south from the hotel. The decline in the coal industry meant the church fell in to disrepair, however it was rebuilt back in 1992 and since 2006 has been a popular arts centre that includes a varied programme here including live music, events, functions, classes and workshops. The Dahl Gallery displays a range of art and photography exhibitions and there is a café bar on site.
Cardiff is among the top shopping destinations in the UK, offering visitors a varied choice of shopping facilities located here from high street shopping to designer brands and boutiques, to the historic shopping arcades the city is synonymous and modern shopping centres, there is something for everyone. St David’s shopping centre is located approx 10 minutes walk from the hotel. Containing the best in high street retail here with a choice of department stores, there are designer stores and boutiques for those that like upmarket fashion and a choice of restaurants and eateries with over 20 restaurants and cafes to choose from serving local, regional and global cuisine.
The six historic Victorian and Edwardian arcades are Duke Street Arcade, High Street Arcade, Castle Arcade, Royal Arcade, Morgan Arcade and Wyndham Arcade, all of which are located within 10 to 15 minutes walk of the hotel. The arcades have retained many original features offering plenty of charm and character and an interesting alternative to large modern shopping malls. Inside the arcades shoppers will find a number of interesting cafes, delis and delicatessens, vintage shops, craft shops and boutique stores selling jewellery and clothing.
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Transport Links
Closest Train Stations:
Cardiff Central: 0.6 Miles
Cardiff Queen Street: 0.6 Miles
Cardiff Bay: 0.8 Miles
Closest Airports:
The closest airport is located at Cardiff Airport to the west located approx 14 miles away by road via the A4232, A4050 and A4226. Bristol Airport is located 49 miles away in England via the M4, M49, M5, A4 and A38 by road.
Cardiff Airport: 14 Miles
Bristol Airport: 49 Miles
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