Aparthotel

Central Studios

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a kitchenette, and large windows.
A building with a brick facade, large windows, and a black and white checkered entrance.
A modern room with a sofa, a dining table, chairs, a TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with greenery.
A staircase with white steps and a wooden handrail, leading to a landing with a white ceiling and recessed lighting.
A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, a large mirror, and a view of a garden through a sliding glass door.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Cardiff Castle

Popular amenities

  • Street parking available
  • Terrace
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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7 Fitzhamon Embankment, Cardiff, Wales, CF11 6AN
  • Place, Sophia Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff Bay
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a kitchenette, and large windows.

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a skylight, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

Premier Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

Premium Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A cozy living area with a sofa, a table, and chairs, a large window with curtains, and a flat-screen TV on the wall.

City Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 10

Room

  • Sleeps 10

Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

Central Studios

This smoke-free aparthotel features express check-in, express check-out and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Each apartment provides a fridge and a microwave, plus free WiFi and an LED TV with digital channels. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as an electric kettle and a dining table, and other amenities include Netflix and a down duvet.
Central Studios offers 12 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This accommodation is furnished with desks and dining tables. Beds feature down duvets. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower 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 on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Property # 95949268
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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?

Checkout 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. Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Tourist Information Centre are also within 10 minutes. Cardiff Central Station is 6 minutes by foot and Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) is 6 minutes.

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

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

Central Studios Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Had a fantastic stay.. no fault in the place at all… beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, room beautifully decorated and super easy access
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great apartment! Exceptionally clean, centrally located and well equipped. Great communication. Would definitely stay there again and highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Host needs to make fans available in all the rooms if not updating with ACs in the near future. The UK is experiencing extreme temperatures now, so hosts need to be prepared.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fantastic accommodation. Very clean, comfortable and great location. Easy check in process and good communication with the host. Would definitely recommend and use again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The room was small but clean. You can hear others at night so dependent on how they are. Room needs airing out in arrival, as asthmatic.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, very clean, easy self check-in. Would 100% return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Superb studio apartment, absolutely immaculate. Great TV (all the channels and streaming that you might want) and great wifi. It was very handy to have a fridge as well. I had a bit of trouble accessing the key fob as it is self-service check-in, but a very quick call to the management sorted it straight away. Thank you Abi and Charlie for a fantastic stay, incredible value for money! I expect I'll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This is the second time we have stayed here. The location is perfect for the principality stadium and exploring the city. Room has a little kitchenette with small fridge/ freezer so great for cooking snacks. Bathroom has a great shower. When we had an issue with the electricity sockets the owner came and fixed the fuse box straight away. Virtual check in is great system and made me smile each time the door greeted me with my name. Have recommended to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was convenient and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
the property is top notch everything you need, good communication very spacious for a studio, very pretty bathroom, clean and the location is perfect
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

5 Star

Really good location, spotlessly clean with everything you could need. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Great location, comfortable bed and nice hot shower. The kitchen and fridge are a bonus. Having to pay for parking is something we're not used to but a necessary evil in a big city. Always able to find a spot and the app was easy to use. Our biggest issue was so many narrow stairs but only because we're old and had heavy luggage lol. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was very spacious and clean. Within walking distance of central Cardiff with many dining options within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Superb stay in Cardiff

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tidy and easy to access!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Nice Stay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Comfortable stay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Tastefully modernised rooms to very high standard Clean and central location. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Amazing.

Amazing location for city centre and rugby. Room was great with lovely shower. Room had microwave and fridge and comfy bed . We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Pristine studio in great location

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, clead and tidy, well centered. All best.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025