The Abbey HotelvsNosDa Hostel & Bar
The Abbey Hotel and NosDa Hostel & Bar are both highly recommended by experts. On balance, NosDa Hostel & Bar is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Abbey Hotel. NosDa Hostel & Bar comes in at #12 in Cardiff with accolades from 2 reviewers including Rough Guide, Lonely Planet.
The Abbey Hotel
 Frommer's
149-51 Cathedral Rd., Cardiff, Wales
From $0/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Free Parking
 - Breakfast included
 - Flatscreen TV
 
 "Built in 1898 as a home for a wealthy sea captain and his family, this house retains many of its original features and is one of the better and more reasonably priced B&Bs." Full review
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