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Yugo Explore - Arofan House

Property class: 2

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A modern building with a prominent logo, multiple windows, and a clean facade. - Yugo Explore - Arofan House (Cardiff)
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a red accent wall, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and a black stove. - Yugo Explore - Arofan House (Cardiff)
A modern reception area with a wall-mounted post office, wooden furniture, and a view through large windows. - Yugo Explore - Arofan House (Cardiff)
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Apart-hotel

Sleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Weekly housekeeping

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Security system

General

  • 281 units

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Roath, a neighborhood in Cardiff, is home to Yugo Explore - Arofan House. Cardiff Castle and Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral of St David are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Capitol Shopping Centre and Queen Arcade. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Utilita Arena Cardiff or Principality Stadium. Visit our Cardiff travel guide
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Vere Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF24 3DS

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a stadium surrounded by parking lots and roads.
    Utilita Arena Cardiff
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A modern building with a curved facade, large windows, and a sign reading 'Cardiff University'.
    Cardiff University
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A historic stone castle with a tower, surrounded by a grassy hill and trees.
    Cardiff Castle
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A waterfront cityscape at dusk with a prominent Ferris wheel, a clock tower, and a calm harbor reflecting the sunset.
    Cardiff Bay
    2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • New Theatre
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cardiff Queen Street Station
    11 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • City Pizza
    2 min walk
  • The Ernest Willows (Wetherspoon)
    3 min walk
  • Hadramowt Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Sparrow
    7 min walk
  • Qamariyah Restaurant | قمريه
    6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Yugo Explore - Arofan House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Yugo Explore - Arofan House?

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

What time is check-out at Yugo Explore - Arofan House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Yugo Explore - Arofan House located?

Located in Roath, this aparthotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Gate Arts and Community Centre, Utilita Arena Cardiff, and Cardiff Bay. Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cardiff Queen Street Station is 11 minutes by foot and Cathays Station is 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Yugo Explore - Arofan House Reviews

Reviews

Good

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 64 reviews

7.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice Place. Good for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Staff ware helpfull and really friendly. Only thing could say is fasilties in the acomodation unorgainzed when i arrived but sorted it out with Night watchmen and issue was resolved. With thankd to women who acted on the phone to get tap sorted last week who called plumber. Will be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff very polite and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Don't be put off by the location

This place is great for an over nighter. Stayed here to watch the rugby. The location is rundown and not very inviting but once you are in, it's clean and does the job.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Yugo explore

Very good overall. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort, communication
For student accommodation, the place is great, and it’s value is second to none. Likewise the staff were friendly and great to deal with. However, is a 20 minute walk to the city center, and isn’t in the greatest area. Giving it 5 stars as it’s better than expected and considering the price of hotels at the time due to the billy joel concert, a clean bed and ensuite for that price is incredible. However if staying in the future when hotel prives aren’t through the roof, would stay elsewhere in cardiff
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property itself was nice, clean and great facilities. Would have loved my uni galls to be as nice as they were. We were in the ground floor and there was a noticeable smell of drains when we arrived. Area the property is in is very dirty. Litter everywhere! And just seemed grotty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Honestly…

Well mainly 3 things 1. Mattress isn’t comfortable at all. Definitely needs change. 2. People make noises or too loud arguing in corridor around mid night. There should Be rules not to bother others 3. Staff is kind and good, place is amazing from near by bustop weatherspoon supermarket , it’s neat
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Recommended, but avoid the ground floor...

Property is off term student residence (although there are still plenty of students about...). Second floor room was good, but ground floor suffered from noise from the front of hge building so windows couldn't be left open. Biggest issue was the mad wooden construction at the top of the bed - total H&S issue - brained myself on the sharp corner a couple of times - GET THAT TRIMMED OFF!! Reasonable location for access to the city centre, no site parking, but plenty of on street in the local, reasonable eateries acailable (the Lebanon was superb!!). Would recommed, although try to avoid the ground floor.
The dreaded sharp corner!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is student accommodation - so that needs to be taken into account. It was also cheap - which is great!! If you accept that it's a student hall - albeit new and tidy/ clean and basic, then it's great. I was down to watch the rugby and it was perfect for that. The area isn't terrible, but it is a student area, so a bit noisy on a Saturday night at 2:30am. Big downside is no parking on site. Having said that, you can park within a few minutes walk. And it's really convenient for the city centre, and an easy walk. Overall - great value for money, good towels, clean, free pool and a vending machine on site. My room had a fridge, micro/convection oven/ sink etc - as it's self catering student accommodation. Would I go again - yes.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Good, but need few improvements!

I stayed in this property for two weeks as a interim stay while moving apartments. The room itself was clean, with ample storage area, work desk and the people working were friendly and responsive. Few things to mention were that the nights were really noisy from few of the neighbours and the loud banging of doors when people walk in and out of their rooms. I would not blame it on the guests but on the design of the doors closing behind. Also there was no scheduled cleaning of the room as mentioned during check in.Could not keep the windows open at night because loud noises made by the seagulls around which I think is not in the properties control. Think the property is taking all the effort for accommodate more people as hotel guests!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Everything we needed for a comfy stay

Private, quiet, clean, and perfectly suited to our independent travel style. Staff was pleasant by and helpful. We had everything we needed for a comfy stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
excellent place, highly recomment
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great experience, clean property and excellent reception. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a short break
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good for a basic stay only down side was no kettle.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Love it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Incredible value and just as good as a budget hotel. 20 min wlak to centre free on street parking 5 mins from yugos
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Brilliant for a short stay if you want to be close to the shops and nightlife in the city centre -took us about 15 minutes to walk-staff were friendly and happy to help-nice little social area with pool table bar and games console, close to fast food shops-cheap and cheerful-would use again -thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
👍
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great value, helpful staff.

My check in was friendly and helpful. Especially regarding parking arrangements that were well advised and assisted. The room was clean and practical. It suited my needs perfectly for an overnight stay. Huge value for money given some of the more expensive options offered less in terms of the positives outlined above!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Pleasantly surprise

First time we’ve stayed here and was pleasantly surprised. Easy to book. It was clean and staff were helpful. Good value for money as we only needed a bed for the night and shower and team making facilities. Was a little loud at times at night. Overall good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was ok just for one night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property needed more cleaning
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023