If you're looking for hostels in Cardiff city centre, this brand new YHA Youth Hostel is perfect for you. Located in the heart of the city centre but with on-site parking (almost unheard of, right?), this Youth Hostel is within walking distance of all the city’s best attractions, including the Principality Stadium (formerly known as the Millennium Stadium) and Cardiff Castle, not to mention the fantastic shopping destination of Cardiff Bay. It's also close to the city's rail and coach stations, so you've absolutely no excuse not to visit! YHA Cardiff Central has been rated a 5-star hostel by VisitWales - the only hostel in the UK to achieve this accolade! And the awards just keep on coming - YHA Cardiff Central was named Best Accommodation in December 2015 at the British Youth Travel Awards.

The nearby Principality Stadium plays host to countless sporting events including the Rugby World Cup, football matches and even motorsports. A must visit for any sports fan!

If you fancy exploring the area, why not take a walk through the old dock area down to Cardiff Bay. In the bay you will find boat tours which operate from Mermaid Quay which will give you a great introduction to the area. There is also a water taxi service which takes you from the bay to the city centre.

In recent years, Cardiff has become well known for its bustling nightlife scene and is a favourite amongst party lovers. With some of the best bars and clubs in the whole of Wales, YHA Cardiff Central makes a perfect base for your weekend break and is without a doubt one of the best hostels in Cardiff.

This budget hostel is also great for business travel. Free Wi-Fi plus our fantastic conferencing facilities make this location great for catching up with emails or working on projects in the comfort of this friendly, relaxed atmosphere. YHA Cardiff Central has three conference rooms available to hire which are fantastic for corporate away days and meetings. Two of the rooms have whiteboards and flipcharts and one has a wall mounted digital projector, flipchart, audio system and interactive whiteboard, meaning you can pick the room that is most suitable for your needs. Please email cardiffgroups@yha.org.uk for more information and to book these conference facilities.

FREE WI-FI is available throughout the hostel for all guests, including communal areas and bedrooms, so you can stay well connected throughout your stay.