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The Riverhouse Backpackers Hostel
Address: 59 Fitzhamon Embankment, CF11 6AN, Cardiff, Wales, UK

The Riverhouse Backpackers in Cardiff is the best hostel in Wales. It’s so good, in fact, that the Riverhouse Backpackers Hostel was rated number 6 in the Hostelworld Best Hostels in the World list in 2010.

The Riverhouse Backpackers Hostel is located in the Cardiff city centre next to the famous Cardiff Millennium Stadium on the the River Taff.

Housed in a historic Victorian townhouse right on the water, the Riverhouse Backpackers Hostel features free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, individual bathrooms, lockers, free linens, and complimentary coffee and tea all day.

Rooms at the Riverhouse Backpackers Hostel start at 19 GBP per night for a 6 bed dorm room. Room rates at the Riverhouse Backpackers Hostel include breakfast.

NB: There is a two night minimum stay at the Riverhouse Backpackers Hostel on weekends.

Cardiff Central

Trains from Cardiff to London run regularly from Cardiff Central train station to London Paddington train station. Trains are operated by a company called First Great Western.

In general, trains leave Cardiff Central Station for London Paddington station every half hour at 25 and 55 minutes past the hour. Trains from London to Cardiff return every half hour at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour.

Weekend, late evening, and early morning trains from Cardiff to London sometimes run less frequently and often have a longer journey time.

Most trains on this route are direct and do not require any changes on the way. Some trains require one change en route, but they take almost an hour longer. It is best to avoid them if you can.

The total journey time from Cardiff to London is between 2 hours, 5 minutes, and 2 hours, 13 minutes, depending on which train you take.

Ticket fares for trains from Cardiff to London start at 11.50 GBP for singles if you book on the Internet in advance. Buying train tickets online ahead of time will save you money, as fares increase the closer you get to the date of travel.

Cardiff Stadium

Novotel Cardiff
Address: Schooner Way, Cardiff, CF10
Phone: +44 (0) 29 2047 5000

The Novotel Cardiff is located right between the Cardiff city centre, the Millennium Stadium, and the Cardiff Bay Millennium Centre area. With such a central location in the city, the Novotel is a great place to stay for visitors wanting to explore the best Cardiff has to offer.

The Novotel Cardiff has simple and clean guest rooms that are decorated in warm neutral tones. All of the 138 rooms have ensuite bathrooms with amenities. Each room also has satellite television and WiFi Internet.

The four-star hotel in Cardiff also has friendly staff, nine meeting rooms, event spaces, an indoor swimming pool, a spa with a sauna and steam room, and a hotel bar with a lively happy hour. The hotel’s restaurant, Elements, serves international cuisine from around the world.

Room rates at the Novotel Cardiff start at 90 GBP per night for a standard double room. Breakfast is 12 GBP per person per day. If you book online, you can get a discounted room rate of 67.50 GBP per night and 50% off breakfast.