70%Nomad

Great kitchen, movies lounge and a small bar not for partying, just to buy drinks. Staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Washing is done for you - including folding. Great

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by lewiso11718 – posted on Sep 2, 2008

3

The best hostel that i've ever seen! Really cool, very very clean (the showers are wonderfull!!!)

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by lallievi76 – posted on Sep 1, 2008

5

check the couch for the person supposed to be on reception if checking out early...they may be asleep, so the bell is not effective!

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by elyseboo – posted on Sep 1, 2008

1

The staff was fantastic. They were very helful and friendly. The hostel itself was clean and there are individual bathrooms which is nice.

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by christineburnel9546 – posted on Aug 30, 2008

2

All the staff were very hospitable and easy-going. Lee and his girlfriend were really nice people and had good knowledge of the local area (pub and club locations)

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by rashboy – posted on Aug 28, 2008

3

Very strang place. No loks on dors. showers are durty... 10' 15' walk from the center witch is not bad.

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by samuelradisson2634 – posted on Aug 28, 2008

3

Shower rooms were not very clean. All rooms were open all the time - your key was only for the front door, not for your room which isn't as safe as other places I have stayed. No secure lockers for your items, only told to hand any valuables over to reception for safe keeping which wasn't... more Shower rooms were not very clean. All rooms were open all the time - your key was only for the front door, not for your room which isn't as safe as other places I have stayed. No secure lockers for your items, only told to hand any valuables over to reception for safe keeping which wasn't totally satisfactory. Good breakfast and very helpful staff.close

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by vtodd0410716 – posted on Aug 27, 2008

4

Great staff - with a bar on site which Brad and Lee assured me was the cheapest double vodka in Cardiff! (I might use the term cost-effective, but hey) Quiet at night, free internet with a good connection speed. No problems recommending it to anyone. Cheers guys!

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by markmckellen22917 – posted on Aug 27, 2008

4

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Nomad! The staff were excellent and the place was very clean. Plenty of bathrooms+toilets and there's a large kitchen and a cool lounge area with a big tv. Free wifi too!

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by placebo-girl – posted on Aug 24, 2008

4

It is a shame that we arrive during works happen. However we enjoy this place and we recommend it.

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by febeauf – posted on Aug 24, 2008

1

really friendly people, cheap booze at the bar, warm, cozy, and laid back atmosphere. ask about kismet lunch buffet a couple of blocks away. scrumptious!

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by pwinship2694 – posted on Aug 23, 2008

3

Everybody was fantastic and had a ball

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by true46 – posted on Aug 20, 2008

1

i would recommend this hostel if u're going to cardiff... spacious and clean common room, bathrooms and kitchen, room was abit packed but i was in a 12-bedded room so it wasnt really their fault. Staff were ok, location not too far from city centre..

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by aichen135385 – posted on Aug 15, 2008

3

great place to bring the kids if you're traveling with them in tow, but if you're looking for fun, this isn't the place.

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by eamj26387 – posted on Aug 14, 2008

4

Very difficult to find. Get directions BEFORE you get to Cardiff! Short walk to the castle and city centre (10 minutes).

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by colinrouse5043 – posted on Aug 11, 2008

4

The kitchen was very dirty and the baths weren't very clean either. The staff was nice and the breakfast was fine.

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by Karenmae – posted on Aug 11, 2008

3

I agree with previous posts that have mentioned that more adequate directions are required, as I found some areas of Cardiff poorly sign posted. I stayed in a 12 person dorm with one other guy on my first night, and it did occur to me that the room was quite small. It was a bit tight in there... more I agree with previous posts that have mentioned that more adequate directions are required, as I found some areas of Cardiff poorly sign posted. I stayed in a 12 person dorm with one other guy on my first night, and it did occur to me that the room was quite small. It was a bit tight in there with 9 the next night. Location isn't too bad and staff were very accomodating.close

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by buotcha6295 – posted on Aug 11, 2008

2

It was nice to have staff that actually care for once, they were really friendly and helpful, especially Donna and the other owner (I didn't get his name) The bathrooms were the only downfall, but they're getting replaced, so i would definitely stay there again.

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by kt-rose84 – posted on Aug 10, 2008

12

I liked this hostel, very clean and trendie place. When I went to wash my hand after toilet, there was no soap or towel to wash and wipe your hands. I thought that was odd.

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by siron227060 – posted on Aug 8, 2008

6

Hello! At first sight, this hostel seems great. But then you discover that the kitchen cupboards are empty (no pot, only 2 forks), there is not much dvd and only the classic channels on the tv, and there is not much to eat for breakfast. But, the good points are the free internet, the price, and... more Hello! At first sight, this hostel seems great. But then you discover that the kitchen cupboards are empty (no pot, only 2 forks), there is not much dvd and only the classic channels on the tv, and there is not much to eat for breakfast. But, the good points are the free internet, the price, and the location. Then, it's perfect for you if you plan to spend the minimum time in the Hostel and go visiting Carfiff (very nice city).close

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by soleneperemarty3324 – posted on Aug 5, 2008

1

very good location on the hostel. the staff were very helpful. the only complaint was the directions on the website were incorrect and the hostel was hard for us to fne.

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by fieldskn – posted on Jul 31, 2008

4

Hostel is not suitable for stay,its completely filthy especially full of insects ...ııyykk!! I am going to put pictures so you can see THE ROOM which they want me to stay. It was prıvate twın room for two people..

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by nuragaoglu846162 – posted on Jul 31, 2008

1

This was the quietest hostel I have stayed in. I stayed in a 12 person room and was the only one there. Don't expect a lot of partys here. Otherwise I didn't have any problem except that there was no door key so you had to ring for the staff member to open the door each time you came back and...

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by asrushusn2360 – posted on Jul 30, 2008

5

The linen were dirty, the guy at the reception was unfriendly and there was no breakfast in the morning. We only got white bread and cereals without any jam, any milk, any coffee or any tea!!!!

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by ameliemoraux701 – posted on Jul 29, 2008

1

The security seemed a bit weird, no locks on any doors and so when I came back late at night someone let me in when I buzzed but I don't know how they knew I was staying there! Could have let anyone in! That seemed dodgy. Apart from that seemed ok.

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by lisabailey26065157 – posted on Jul 29, 2008

1

It's nice place to stay. However, no breakfast because someone finished the bread and staff didn't check them.

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by yangyuan – posted on Jul 29, 2008

4

No breakfast because the staff was too late (we waited for an hour), staff couldn't care less of people

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by pierropedro5929 – posted on Jul 28, 2008

1

A bit disorganised... not much staff when we were looking for breakfast (normally included.. but we couldn't find much food..) location is correct: 5 min from the end of queen street. rooms are alright... not many showers available on the ground floor though..

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by cedric-designons9550 – posted on Jul 28, 2008

1

Nice staff. Location's great, though a little hard to find the first time. The cleanliness could be better, but it was better than in other hostels.

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by fitze-j9605 – posted on Jul 24, 2008

6

no lockers in room, badly equipped self-catering kitchen

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by fionaste509 – posted on Jul 23, 2008

1

Only stayed one night and the room was good. Group of 3 was mixed with ages from 23 - 41+

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by breid2037199 – posted on Jul 14, 2008

1

the facilities are reasonable to this price but the staff is really kind i lost the way to nomad but they brought me to hostel

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by yes35781484 – posted on Jul 13, 2008

2

There were no lockers available which was frustrating - just one big luggage room, and you had to ask each time you wanted to get in. There were no locks on the dorm room doors either!! Had a terrible night's sleep on VERY lumpy mattress (as did other people). Breakfast very basic, but ok. Good... more There were no lockers available which was frustrating - just one big luggage room, and you had to ask each time you wanted to get in. There were no locks on the dorm room doors either!! Had a terrible night's sleep on VERY lumpy mattress (as did other people). Breakfast very basic, but ok. Good common lounge room, and kitchen facilities.close

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by CarolynNZ – posted on Jul 7, 2008

12

Good location, friendly staff, clean rooms, what else can you say

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by johnpetrie1691 – posted on Jul 4, 2008

1

Main door should have lock with code so that everytime some one comes need not to ring door bell which is disturbing in the night. should have locker facilities and not a single room for storage

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by himadripal8910 – posted on Jul 2, 2008

4

locks broken on bathroom door good if you just want a place to stick you head down for a couple of hours

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by piemantony2673 – posted on Jun 27, 2008

1

Overall wasn't too bad; breakfast was average; rooms overcrowded; security is rather dodgy with no room keys or lockers. Look up directions before you arrive since there aren't any on hostelworld; the street is just off the city centre map and noone seemed to know where I was talking about.

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by Pandor – posted on Jun 24, 2008

16

Breakfast available everymorning but no bread, no milk... Aniway, pleasant hostel

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by sfeltan9977 – posted on Jun 17, 2008

2

When I turned up at midnight I walked straight in the door (being held open by some slightly inebriated other residents) and then spent 10 minutes wandering around the building looking for the office (I had consumed a few myself). My room - with 8 bunk beds - certainly wasn't locked so I could... more When I turned up at midnight I walked straight in the door (being held open by some slightly inebriated other residents) and then spent 10 minutes wandering around the building looking for the office (I had consumed a few myself). My room - with 8 bunk beds - certainly wasn't locked so I could have walked straight in and nicked stuff. But it was cheap, and I was only there to sleep and shower, so if I just needed to do that again I'd happily stay again.close

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by rennatal – posted on Jun 15, 2008

1

Overall great. The free breakfast was a bit shabby, but I didn't stay long enough to tell if this was a regular thing, or a one-time occurance. Otherwise, friendly staff, clean accomodations, etc. And who can beat free internet?

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by alexlaserrob7625 – posted on Jun 11, 2008

3