First of all, there is no curfew so there will be someone to let you in after a jaunt to Cardiff's nightlife or a late arrival. Second, the door numbers and signs are nothing but stylishly projected light. OK, maybe not one of the main reasons to stay but it looks cool. Shower rooms ok but demand strategical placement of... more

This was our second trip to the nosda. the first last year was wonderful and there was loads of work to be done (paint was peeling off the walls) but we just loved the location ,the staff ,the room ,and of course the pub. But this year we were so impressed with all the remodling that had been done we... more

Good news - the NosDa seems to be completely refurbished now. To get to your rooom you need a key card and there are 3 doors to open so that security seems to be good as well. Rooms are nice and completely new - I stayed in a 6-bed dorm - it was clean and airy. Bathrooms are in the... more

We have been traveling for 6 months and have stayed in dozens of hostels throughout the world and this was the one of the worst hostel experiences we have ever had. This is just a typical run of the mill party hostel, obnoxious guests and overnight staff who seem to be more interested in having a good time then running... more

I booked at NosDa as I was going to a cricket match in Cardiff. I tend to use backpackers and hostels for such trips, like concerts and sporting events as I'm usually on a budget and they're always fairly central. Having read another review (not on TripAdvisor) about renovations that were going on, I emailed Nosda to ask how much,... more

My overall impressions of NosDa were pretty good. They are undergoing extensive renovations at the moment. The downstairs bar and restaurant area were fully refurbished and provided a great place to start and end the day. The service was very friendly with staff being particularly helpful in pointing out areas of interest and places to eat etc. We stayed in... more

My wife and I arrived athe "NosDa" on Sunday 25th May. Our plan was to book into the Hilton, however, every hotel bed in Cardiff because of the big rugby match. Having walked around the town in the pouring rain for accommodation, we came across the NosDa Hotel. It looked very nice from the outside. They had one double room... more