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Central Studios

3.0 star property
Aparthotel in Cardiff, steps from Principality Stadium

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Premium Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes
Terrace/patio
Staircase
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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City Apartment | Living area | LED TV, Netflix, streaming services

City Apartment

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

Premier Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
7 Fitzhamon Embankment, Cardiff, Wales, CF11 6AN

What's nearby

  • Cardiff Castle - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St. David's - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cardiff International Arena - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cardiff Bay - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Principality Stadium - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cardiff Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Prince of Wales - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tiny Rebel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Gatekeeper - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fuel Rock Club - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Central Studios

Aparthotel in Cardiff, steps from Principality Stadium
This smoke-free aparthotel features express check-in, express check-out, and free WiFi in public areas. Each apartment provides a refrigerator and a microwave, plus free WiFi and an LED TV with digital channels. Guests can appreciate conveniences like an electric kettle and a dining table, and other amenities include Netflix and a down comforter.
Central Studios offers 12 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations are furnished with desks and dining tables. Beds feature down comforters. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). LED televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM (GBP 14 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Virtual front desk

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • In the city center

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

  • 12 units
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 14 per day (66 ft away; open 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Central Studios Cardiff
Central Studios Aparthotel
Central Studios Aparthotel Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

Is Central Studios pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Central Studios?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Central Studios?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Central Studios located?

Located in Riverside, this aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle. Cardiff Bay is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away. Cardiff Central Station is 6 minutes by foot and Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) is 6 minutes.

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Central Studios Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Quite small but has all that's needed for a short stay. Clean, modern and well-kept. Easy check-in. Located a stone throw's away from the city center but very quiet at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Apartments were very centrally located, right next to the stadium and town. Very clean and very comfortable. Easy check in system. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great location, clead and tidy, well centered. All best.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

This aparthotel exceeded expectations — perfectly located in the city centre, just a stone’s throw from Cardiff Central station, the river, and the beautiful Bute Park. Despite being so central, the apartment was very quiet, allowing for a peaceful and relaxing stay. The apartment itself was spotless, cozy, and stunningly decorated, with every detail thoughtfully considered. The complimentary chocolate was a lovely touch and made me feel even more welcome. Abi and Charlie were fantastic hosts — warm, helpful, and incredibly efficient. They provided updates and check-in information from the time of booking right up to arrival. Getting the key from the key safe was a bit fiddly, but when I called, I received a prompt and helpful response to quickly resolve it. I truly enjoyed my stay here and will definitely be recommending this place to friends and family. It will be my go-to spot whenever I visit Cardiff again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Stayed in top floor studio. Excellent condition and near central Cardiff. New build with clean, spacious, and well equipped room. Excellent option for self-catering with microwave, fridge, sink and utensils. Great communication for access and services, as well as and room cleaning too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Very nice room. Great location near central Cardiff, Very close to the central rail station, water taxi, and bus station.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Only real issues are that it is a narrow staircase to bring bags up and down. Also the room is quite small. Nice but small.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Best place I’ve stayed in Cardiff. Lovely clean and modern studio flat style room very close to the city centre and Cardiff Arms Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

Great stay. Excellent communication. Easy check in. Very helpful owners. Lovely apartment. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

I am a visitor from Germany and don’t know Cardiff. This place was very clean and nicely fitted out/decorated, with some nice modern touches which lifted the place above the average and made it feel more cheerful :-) Everything I needed was there. I felt comfortable and safe. Great location with bus stop outside the door and very close to city centre and train station. The only thing I would recommend is checking the mattress-which seemed to be uneven. It may be time for a new one! Many thanks for a very good stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Tastefully modernised rooms to very high standard Clean and central location. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Wonderful property, thanks so much for a fantastic last minute stay. Communication and check in procedures are excellent. The property is of a very high standard and very comfortable. Kitchen and bathroom facilities are excellent. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Clean, quiet, warm apartment with everything you need for a short stay at a great price. Situated close to the centre with fairly cheap parking close by. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Exceptional standards in cleanliness, fixtures and fittings. Superb location. A very nice space to be in away from home. Well designed and ergonomic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

This is a fantastic place, so personal I love it and I would definitely go back. I love the garden downstairs for a bit of a excape from the room, I it's close to every thing and affordable. It made the trip as we were visiting Wales for the first time. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Excellent stay, close to the centre & train station. Parking was easy! Everything clean and loved the decor. Would definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Comfortable and pristine. Great location for the stadium and high street.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

This is a gorgeous property, steps from the Cardiff train station. My son is going to uni close by, and I will try to book this studio every time I visit. The whole place is awesome, rooms are beautiful, a little deck, and very secure. Pick this one people! You won’t be disappointed. Dara
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10

Photos not as expected - room much smaller. No balcony - simply an open door
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

Really modern, lovely room, great location. I saw quite a few short white hairs on the bed runner and both cutlery and cups were not particularly clean. A little more attention to this would have made the stay great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

I like how close to the central Cardiff it was, but not in. The water made a nice divide. A very walkable location and it was very clean apartment. The only issue was someone burning a fire near by every night and the smoke and smell came in the room, it was fight between staying cool or smelling smoke. Over all a good stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Highly recommend Location is right next to millennium stadium. Rooms immaculate, very stylish and well equipped. Looking forward to coming back. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

This was the best hotel stay I’ve had in the UK. Close to the train station. Lots of things nearby. The rooms are very neat and I could not find a single fault.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

The room was clean and nicely equipped. My room was at the back of the house and was very quiet. Communication was good. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

I highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023