Corporate Housing in Cardiff

Learn about the top employers in Cardiff and their contributions to the local economy. This section highlights key businesses and organisations that play a significant role in the community and shape the city's vibrant economic landscape.

Cardiff Council
The local authority responsible for delivering public services across the city of Cardiff, including education, housing, social services, waste collection and planning. It is one of the largest employers in the city, operating schools, civic services and municipal departments that support local communities.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
The NHS health board providing acute, primary and community healthcare services to Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, including the University Hospital of Wales. It delivers clinical care, public health and specialist services and is a major employer of medical, nursing and support staff in the region.

Cardiff University
A major research-led university and one of the largest higher-education institutions in Wales, offering undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs across a wide range of disciplines. The university provides education, research, and professional services and employs academic, administrative and support staff across its campuses.

Admiral Group plc
A Cardiff-headquartered multinational insurance company best known for car insurance brands such as Admiral and Elephant. The group operates vehicle and home insurance businesses, digital insurance services and comparison sites, and has its principal offices and many employees based in Cardiff.

Welsh Government
The devolved government of Wales, responsible for policy and administration across areas such as health, education, transport and the economy; its main administrative and ministerial offices are based in Cardiff Bay. It employs civil servants and policy staff who deliver and oversee public services and legislation in Wales.

Explore the diverse transport options available in Cardiff, from efficient public transportation systems to convenient road networks. Whether you're commuting to work or exploring the city, this section will give you an overall look at the available transportation systems.

Public Transit System
- Cardiff Bus - The city’s main local operator providing an extensive urban network of frequent services across Cardiff, including high-frequency routes linking the city centre, residential areas and Cardiff Bay; operates day, evening and some night services.
- Stagecoach South Wales and local bus operators - Regional and interurban bus services connecting Cardiff with towns and valleys across South Wales, supplementing the local Cardiff Bus network.
- Transport for Wales Rail (Valley Lines & regional services) - The commuter rail network serving Cardiff and the South Wales Valleys (Queen Street as a key commuter hub) with frequent suburban services into the city centre and onward regional connections.
- Great Western Railway (GWR) and other intercity rail - Mainline rail services from Cardiff Central to London Paddington, Bristol and the West; Cardiff Central is the city’s primary long-distance rail hub.
- National Express, Megabus and long‑distance coach services - Coach operators providing direct connections between Cardiff and other UK cities and airports, using coach stops near the city centre and at Cardiff Central area.
- Cardiff Airport connections - Cardiff Airport is served by scheduled airport coach/shuttle links to the city centre and wider South Wales, plus taxi and private-hire access; rail links require a road transfer to the nearest stations.
- Cardiff Bay Waterbus / River services - Leisure and limited commuter waterbus/ferry services around Cardiff Bay and nearby waterfront points, offering alternative short trips and tourist connections.
- Park & Ride services - Several park-and-ride sites on the city outskirts with frequent bus links into the centre, designed to reduce city-centre traffic and provide a convenient car-to-public-transport transfer.

Major Highways
- M4 - The primary motorway corridor linking Cardiff with Bristol, London (east) and west Wales; critical for long-distance road travel and freight.
- A48(M) / A48 - Major east–west routes running close to the city, providing connections to the M4 and local arterial movements.
- A470 - Principal north–south trunk road from Cardiff into mid and north Wales, important for regional connectivity.
- A4232 (Cardiff Bay Link / Peripheral Distributor Road) - Key orbital link serving Cardiff Bay, Cardiff Airport approaches and western suburbs, linking to the M4.
- A4161 / A4160 - Important urban arterial routes through central Cardiff linking to the M4 and inner-city destinations.

Cycling Infrastructure
- Segregated cycle lanes, routes and the Taff Trail - Cardiff offers a mix of painted and segregated cycle lanes in the city centre, dedicated routes through Cardiff Bay and along the River Taff (the Taff Trail providing a long-distance traffic‑free route into the valleys), plus connections to National Cycle Network routes and growing local quietways and on‑road improvements to support commuter and leisure cycling.

Recent and Upcoming Improvements
- South Wales Metro (Transport for Wales) - Major programme to transform regional rail with electrification of core lines, new rolling stock, more frequent services, improved stations and integration of light rail/tram-style services across Cardiff and the Valleys.
- Cardiff Central station redevelopment - Recent upgrades to concourses, accessibility (lifts/footbridge), passenger facilities and interchange capacity to handle higher service frequencies and better connect rail to city transport modes.
- Cardiff Parkway (new station proposal) - Planned new rail station and transport interchange on the east Cardiff/M4 corridor intended to boost regional connectivity, park-and-ride capacity and support economic growth (project progressing through planning and development phases).
- Active Travel and cycling investment - Ongoing Welsh Government and Cardiff Council investment under active travel programmes delivering new segregated cycle lanes, improved junctions for cyclists and expanded walking routes to encourage modal shift.
- Bus priority and Park & Ride enhancements - Local initiatives to introduce/extend bus lanes, priority measures and improved park-and-ride capacity to speed bus journeys and reduce congestion into the centre.
- Station and accessibility upgrades across the network - Programmes of smaller-scale station improvements, accessibility works and interchange enhancements to support increased Metro frequency and better multimodal connections.

In Cardiff, finding the right corporate housing can be challenging - especially within budget all year round. That is where we help companies, contracting consultants, professionals and business executives find the right place to stay when working away from home. Our properties offer the perfect serviced accommodation with a range of central and easy-access locations in Cardiff. Whether it be one week, one month or one year - and one person or a full team, we have flexible housing options to suit you.