Cardiff Places to Stay
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Here’s a quick list of the best hotels in Cardiff
Cardiff’s compact, vibrant cityscape offers a surprising range of places to stay, from sleek waterfront hotels in Cardiff Bay to charming boutique rooms near the Castle and lively budget hostels around the station. For a quieter, local feel choose a Pontcanna bed-and-breakfast or a self-catering apartment, while visitors seeking nightlife and shopping will appreciate central hotels close to Queen Street and St Mary Street. Book early for rugby fixtures and summer festivals, and prioritize accommodation with good transport links to squeeze the most value and convenience from your stay.
Best Places to Stay in Cardiff
Ninian Park Ground
Holiday Inn Cardiff City
Situated between the Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle and only minutes from the city centre, Holiday Inn Cardiff City offers 157 fully air-conditioned, en-suite bedrooms with views of the Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Castle, flat-screen TVs with cable, a work desk and tea/coffee making facilities; guests benefit from free WiFi throughout, a buffet breakfast with continental and cooked options, the modern lounge and bar for drinks or light snacks, and Junction Restaurant serving à la carte dishes and daily specials, while being a 5-minute walk from Cardiff Central station, about 30 minutes by car from Cardiff Airport, easily reached from the M4 and within walking distance of the Motorpoint Arena, City Hall and St David’s Hall. - Central location between major attractions - 157 air-conditioned rooms with stadium/castle views - Free WiFi throughout the hotel - On-site restaurant, lounge and bar - 5-minute walk to Cardiff Central station
The Coach House - Pontcanna
Hansen House Cardiff Apartment with Parking
Hansen House Cardiff Apartment with Parking is a one-bedroom apartment featuring a balcony and terrace, free private parking, 24-hour front desk service and free WiFi, located 1.7 km from Motorpoint Arena Cardiff and 1.9 km from the University of South Wales - Cardiff Campus, with Cardiff University 3.2 km away, Cardiff Castle 3.5 km away and Cardiff Airport 22 km away; the apartment offers a living room with seating and dining areas, a kitchen with fridge, oven and dishwasher, a Blu-ray player, one bathroom with shower and bath, towels and bed linen provided, and on-site wellness facilities including an indoor pool and a hot tub, with fishing opportunities nearby. - Free private parking - Indoor pool and hot tub - Balcony and terrace - Well-equipped kitchen - Close to major Cardiff attractions
The Music Fable Hotel
Facing the beachfront, The Music Fable Hotel is a 5-star, non-smoking property in Swansea with a garden, shared lounge and bar, offering room service, a concierge and complimentary Wi‑Fi; located about 400 metres from Swansea Beach, its rooms include kettles and selected rooms have private balconies and sea views, and guests can enjoy activities such as cycling and visit nearby attractions like Sketty Lane Beach, the Grand Theatre and Swansea Marina, with Cardiff Airport roughly 60 km away. - Beachfront location (about 400 m to Swansea Beach) - 5-star amenities: garden, shared lounge and bar - Room service, concierge and free Wi‑Fi - Selected rooms with balconies and sea views - Close to attractions and outdoor activities; ~60 km to Cardiff Airport
Hotel Indigo - Cardiff
The Laurels Bed and Breakfast
The Coach House
The Coach House is a ground-floor 1-bedroom apartment in Cardiff Outskirts offering garden views and free WiFi, located 2.2 km from the University of South Wales - Cardiff Campus, 2.4 km from Motorpoint Arena Cardiff and 2.6 km from Cardiff University; the apartment features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen with fridge, oven, microwave, toaster and washing machine, and provides towels and bed linen, with Cardiff Castle 5.3 km away, Principality Stadium 5.4 km away and Cardiff Airport 26 km away. - Apartment: 1 bedroom, ground floor - Free WiFi throughout - Fully equipped kitchen (fridge, oven, microwave, toaster) - Washing machine and cable TV included - Close to universities, arena and city attractions
Luxury Cardiff City Centre Apartments
Luxury Cardiff City Centre Apartments are situated in the heart of Cardiff, just 200 metres from Motorpoint Arena and a shopping centre and only 300 metres from the University of South Wales — Cardiff Campus; the property provides free onsite covered parking with 24-hour security. - Central location - 200 m to Motorpoint Arena and shopping centre - 300 m to University of South Wales — Cardiff Campus - Free onsite covered parking - 24-hour security
The Heathcock Boutique Hotel
The Heathcock Boutique Hotel is a boutique property in Cardiff that opened in March 2023, located 3.9 km from Cardiff Castle and within roughly 4–5.5 km of key venues including the Principality Stadium (4 km), St David's Hall (4.1 km), Cardiff University (5.1 km), Motorpoint Arena (5.2 km) and University of South Wales - Cardiff Campus (5.4 km); Cardiff Bay is 10 km away and Cardiff Airport 17 km away. The hotel features a restaurant and bar, free private parking, and guest rooms fitted with coffee machines and private bathrooms with showers and hairdryers. - Boutique hotel - Newly opened (March 2023) - Free private parking - On-site restaurant & bar - Rooms with coffee machine and private bathroom