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NosDa Hostel

53 - 59 Despenser Street | Riverside, Cardiff CF11 6AG, Wales
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4.0 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
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Muller_lite
Cardiff
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

I stayed in a triple en suite room with 2 friends. The room was spacious, clean and warm with a TV and sofa. The staff were very helpful and welcoming and couldn't do enough to make sure we had all we needed. The continental breakfast was nothing special, but perfectly adequate, and to be honest I think it's the first... More

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Chris_Skomer
Skomer Island, United Kingdom
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6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

great staff, bar, beds, clean, sitting area. good location, etc. Completly let down by the breakfast - continental but not a quoissant or pastry in sight - especially rubbish in comparison to it's nearby competition of Riverside Backpackers (amazing breakfast) Would I recommend it to someone? Yes - but not after checking to see if Riverside has any beds. I... More

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Amanda P
Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States
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10 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2011

I traveled with my college geography class for 1 month through Wales. We stayed in Cardiff, at Nos Da, for for a total of a week. It was our first stop and we returned for our last nights there as well. AMAZING! Comfortable beds, great atmosphere, social scene was remarkable, and we couldn't have asked for a better location. It... More

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WhyShouldIStayHere
Leicester
Senior Contributor
33 reviews
14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011

This hostel is overall good. Good staff. Good Bar. Good Kitchen. Plenty of hot water. Secure. My only gripe is the bathrooms. They are somewhat cramped. The shower cubicles were small with limited hooks for clothing and towel. Empty bottles of toiletries were left abandoned and did not seem to be removed over several days. The bathrooms soon become damp... More

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BiarritzTaxi
Chamonix, France
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60 reviews
74 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2011
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I haven't stayed here, this review is of my experience ordering food. I frequently come here for an after work drink. It is normally pleasant and you can meet people from all over the world. The pool table is only £1 a game too. We ordered a pizza to share as a quick snack before going home (about £6.50). After... More

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andspleen
Canberra
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4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2011

We had a private twin room and the amenities were absolutely fine based on what we paid. More than this though, the downstairs bar was fantastic. 2 pound pints, an open mic night with amazing performers, excellent food, and a warm and friendly receptionist/barman/host/performer. It wasn’t too busy the night we were there, but that may have just been luck.... More

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fireflygrrl20
Philadelphia, PA
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2011

I only stayed here one night in a 2 person private room which means that I did not spend a lot of time in the room. Overall, the room was a good size and had a sink in it. The shared shower was one of those that you have to keep pressing the button for water to come out and... More

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loopylisalou
London
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13 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 July 2011

I stayed here with a group of 15 friends spread out over 3 rooms. The hostel is about a 10 inute walk from Cardiff station. Its located on the river opposite the stadium which is a great location. The hostel has a great little bar (with a 10% discount for people staying at the hostel) which is a great place... More

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jami81
Chelmsford, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2011

It doesn't have to be the Hilton to be a good place to stay, but with good value rooms of a good standard, friendly and helpful staff, excellent location and a generally easy going atmosphere, any stay here is enjoyable and relaxing. More

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Kittybella
Galway
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5 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2011

I really enjoyed my recent stay at NosDa. I found the hostel comfortable, clean and very friendly. I had my own room which was exceptionally spacious and well worth the extra cost. I stayed early in the week and did not experience any problem with noise or disturbance in any way. Breakfast was good. Staff were very efficient replacing items... More

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