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Nomad Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel near Principality Stadium in Cardiff

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Front of property
Exterior detail
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Reception
Reviews
6.6

Popular amenities

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  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Check out the area

Map
11-15 Howard Gardens, Cardiff, Wales, CF24 0EF
  • Popular LocationCardiff International Arena11 min walk
  • Popular LocationCardiff Castle15 min walk
  • Popular LocationPrincipality Stadium18 min walk
  • AirportCardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)33 min drive

Room options

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Living area

6 beds mixed dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

5 beds mixed dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Living area

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

6 beds Female dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room | Bathroom amenities | Shower, hair dryer, towels

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Living area

8 beds mixed dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Cardiff

Adamsdown stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Adamsdown hostel, you'll find Cardiff International Arena and Cardiff Castle. University of South Wales, Cardiff Campus and Capitol Shopping Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cardiff International Arena - 11 min walk
  • St. David's - 12 min walk
  • Cardiff Castle - 15 min walk
  • Principality Stadium - 18 min walk
  • Cardiff University - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Cardiff Queen Street Station - 8 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Caffè Nero - 7 min walk
  • Lilo Express - 8 min walk
  • Hadramawt Restaurant - 6 min walk
  • The Ernest Willows - 5 min walk
  • Coffee Planet - 6 min walk

About this property

Nomad Backpackers

Hostel near Principality Stadium in Cardiff
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room are also featured at Nomad Backpackers.

This Cardiff hostel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Nomad Backpackers offers 23 shared accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

Nomad Backpackers Cardiff
Nomad Backpackers Cardiff
Nomad Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Nomad Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

How close is Nomad Backpackers to the airport?

Nomad Backpackers is 14.8 mi (31-min drive) away from the Cardiff International Airport (CWL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Nomad Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Nomad Backpackers.

How close is Nomad Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is 10 mi (30-min drive) from Barry Island Beach and 10 mi (30-min drive) from Whitmore Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Nomad Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Nomad Backpackers offers free continental breakfast every day from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Nomad Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Les Croupiers Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Nomad Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Nomad Backpackers?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Nomad Backpackers have a pool?

Nomad Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Nomad Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Nomad Backpackers to downtown Cardiff?

Nomad Backpackers is 0.6 mi away from Cardiff.

Nomad Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 20 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Tibor

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly, beds are a bit tired .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mayank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ok, very good location, quiet, they are working on renovating one of the shower rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

2/10 Terrible

Hakan Abdülhami

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Too bad.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

michael, lichfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
it's only a 30min walk to the millenium stadium
clean room , helpful staff [ if you need a map of the city centre these people will help you ] and near the city centre..its just a 30min walk to the millenium/principality stadium
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017