Cardiff Sandringham HotelvsNosDa Hostel & Bar
Both Sandringham Hotel and NosDa Hostel & Bar are endorsed by professionals. Overall, NosDa Hostel & Bar ranks slightly higher than Sandringham Hotel. NosDa Hostel & Bar has a TripExpert Score of 76 with approval from 2 reviews such as Rough Guide, Lonely Planet.
Cardiff Sandringham Hotel
 Lonely Planet
 Rough Guide
21 St Mary Street, Cardiff CF10 1PL, Wales
From $45/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Restaurant
 - Dry Cleaning
 - Breakfast included
 - Fax / photocopying
 
 "It may be nothing special in the décor department, but it's friendly and welcoming, and right in the thick of things - a good place to stay if you're here for the nightlife." 
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Ask for a top-floor room at the back if you want to avoid street noise.
 "Pleasantly oldfashioned, family-run hotel offering plain but clean decor, good service and a friendly atmosphere. One of the bettervalue options. £40." 
NosDa Hostel & Bar
 Rough Guide
 Lonely Planet
53 - 59 Despenser Street, Riverside, Cardiff CF11 6AG, Wales
From $16/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Laundy Room
 
 Star
 "Hip hostel/budget hotel on the riverbank opposite the Millennium Stadium. Accommodation is in singles, doubles (some en-suite) and four- to ten-bed dorms." 
 "Directly across the river from the Millennium Stadium, NosDa is starting to look a little scuffed – which is a shame, as it was impressively schmick when it first opened." Full review