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Cathays Apartments No.3 by Switchback Stays

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Microwave, oven
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
TV
Interior
Microwave, oven

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Cardiff, Wales
  • Place, Cardiff University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bute Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff Castle
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Cardiff

With a stay at this apartment in Cardiff (Cathays), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium. .This apartment is 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from Cardiff Bay and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Bute Park.

What's nearby

  • Cardiff University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bute Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • National Museum Cardiff - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University Hospital of Wales - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Cathays Station - 10 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fowl & Fury - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Woodville - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Aberconway Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Flora - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Cathays Apartments No.3 by Switchback Stays

Ground floor studio-style apartment. In an ideal location, perfect for a weekend break or extended stay.

This cosy and comfortable space is perfect for solo travellers and couples who want to explore the city and enjoy a relaxing stay.

You'll enjoy the minimalist decor and additional benefits - FREE parking permit, FAST wifi, coffee & tea provided.

The studio is within walking distance of many attractions, shops, bars & restaurants.

The apartment is down one short flight of stairs. You will have a functional open-plan kitchen-living room with dining area.

The kitchen has all the essentials you need to prepare and enjoy meals, including oven, stove and microwave. Washing machine provided in the apartment.

There is one bedroom with a double bed, separated by a wall from the living area (there's no door - making the apartment a studio!).

Private bathroom with a full shower.

You can make use of the sofa bed (sleeps 1) in the living room. Please let us know if you'd like to use the sofa bed so we can make sure you have all the bedding you need.

You'll have the entire space to enjoy for the duration of your stay.

We'll be sure to give you a guidebook in the apartment of our 'top tips' and Switchback Stays. recommendations for your time in Cardiff.

You'll be ideally located right in the city centre area and we'll be sure to give you some 'don't miss!' recommendations.....including our favourites Sticky Fingers - an indoor street food place with seating. The Ivy for some delicious food in a lovely setting & The Botanist for drink & food.

It's an ideal place to base yourself if you're in Cardiff for work or leisure. You'll be a 15 minute walk away from the shops, bars and restaurants of Cardiff city centre.

The city centre location brings all the convenience you would expect from staying in a major European city. Whilst not a busy street there is the normal city feel to the area.

Wales Principality Stadium (1.5 miles away), Utilita Arena, Cardiff Castle, St Davids shopping centre and all the excellent bars and restaurants that the city has to offer are in close proximity.

The attractions of Cardiff Bay are also just a couple of miles away. The Bay has lots to offer bars, restaurants, international white water centre, Cardiff international pool, ice rink and much more. Its a great escape from city life with a lovely walk around the barrage to Penarth Marina.

Cardiff is a small city and easy to get around. If you’re coming to us in your own vehicle take advantage of the free city centre parking (permit provided).

Being located in Cardiff city centre this apartment is perfect if travelling by train with Cathays Station a 10 walk away. Bus stops are also in close proximity taking you to surrounding areas.

Uber operate across the city and our local recommendation is Dragon Taxis.

The apartment building is located on a fairly busy road with a normal 'city feel'. Apartment No.3 is at the back of the building so traffic noise is minimal.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with an oven and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a washing machine and an iron/ironing board.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 269 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Cathays Apartments No.3 by Switchback Stays Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jayden

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay but the area was dirty but very good stay all round
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025