Female Dorm
Reserved for women travelling solo or together, in 4-bed and larger rooms with their own female-only washroom.
93-94 St Mary Street, Cardiff
BunkHouse Backpackers & Hostel Friendly, comfy, right in the centre of Cardiff
55 bunk beds, two minutes from Cardiff Castle and 300 metres from the Principality Stadium — with a female-only dorm and washroom, keyless entry and CCTV, a self-catering kitchen, work stations and laundry. Book straight with us, no third-party mark-up.
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300 m to the Principality Stadium
2 min to Cardiff Castle
Female-only dorm & washroom
Keyless entry & CCTV
Our dorms
Female-only & mixed dorms
55 bunk beds split across female-only and mixed dorms, all with reading lights and storage for your bag. Pick whichever suits you when you book.
Mixed Dorm
Open to everyone, from 4-bed rooms up to 14-bed dorms, and usually the most sociable rooms in the house.
Safety & security
A safe place to stay, especially for women travelling solo
Female guests get their own dorm and their own washroom, entry is keyless and digital, and the property is under CCTV — so you can switch off and enjoy Cardiff.
Female-only dorm
A dorm kept just for women, whether you're travelling solo or with friends.
Female-only washroom
A separate washroom for female guests, not shared with the mixed dorms.
Keyless digital entry
Your entry details are emailed to you when you book, so only guests staying with us can get in.
CCTV surveillance
The property is covered by CCTV, for everyone's safety and peace of mind.
Adults only (18+), with a strict zero-tolerance drugs policy throughout the building.
Location
In the middle of Cardiff city centre
BunkHouse is on St Mary Street, Cardiff's main street. Cardiff Castle is a two-minute walk, the Principality Stadium is 300 metres away, and Cardiff Central station and the city's shops, bars and restaurants are all within about five minutes.
300 mto the Principality Stadium
2 minwalk to Cardiff Castle
5 minwalk to Cardiff Central station
On site
More than just a bed
Kitchen
A small self-catering kitchen with a microwave and an air fryer. Bring your own food and cook for yourself.
Dining & meeting table
A large table that seats a crowd — for group dinners, planning the day, or a meeting.
Work stations
Work stations with free WiFi, for when you need to get some work done between exploring.
Common room
A football table and somewhere to actually hang out with other guests, not just pass through.
Laundry & fresh towels
Need fresh towels or a load of washing done? Ask at reception and we'll sort it.
Free WiFi
Free WiFi throughout the building, dorms included.
Luggage storage
We'll hold your bags before check-in and after check-out.
Keyless entry
Your digital key arrives by email. Open it on your phone to unlock the front door and your room — no keys to collect or lose.
Groups & private events
Available for private events and large bookings
Sports teams, match-day crowds, clubs, school and work trips — with 55 beds, a large dining and meeting table and work stations, there's room for everyone. Tell us your dates and numbers and we'll put something together.
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Guest reviews
Hear it from guests, not us
8.7/10
Location score on Booking.com
The technology with the door and other keys was impressive.
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