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Nomad Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, near Principality Stadium

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Nomad Backpackers

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

Overview of Nomad Backpackers

Reviews
6.6

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Your area essentials

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

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

5 beds mixed dormitory

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Living area

Single Room

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

6 beds Female dormitory

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Quadruple Room | Bathroom amenities

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Living area

8 beds mixed dormitory

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

About the area

Cardiff

At Nomad Backpackers you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Cardiff International Arena and Cardiff Castle. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a games room. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Adamsdown hostel include Principality Stadium and Cardiff University.
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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 with free breakfast, near Principality Stadium
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour or ticket assistance, and a BBQ 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
  • Games 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 complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Shared accommodation

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Nomad Backpackers?

Nomad Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Nomad Backpackers?

The closest beach to Nomad Backpackers is Barry Island Beach (13 km).

Does Nomad Backpackers serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Nomad Backpackers?

No, Nomad Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Nomad Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Nomad Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

Tibor

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

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Clean. A bit noisy but that’s mostly the other guests being inconsiderate.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mayank

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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