When planning a trip to Cardiff, there are plenty of accommodation options to consider. From cozy bed and breakfasts to luxurious apartments, the choices can be overwhelming. However, one type of accommodation that consistently stands out is hotels. With their myriad of amenities, central locations, and exceptional service, hotels offer an experience that is hard to beat. In this blog post, we will explore why choosing hotels when travelling to Cardiff is the best option for a memorable and stress-free stay.
First and foremost, hotels provide a wide range of amenities that cater to every traveler's needs. Whether you're looking to unwind after a long day of sightseeing or stay connected with loved ones back home, hotels offer facilities such as spas, fitness centers, swimming pools, and free Wi-Fi. These amenities ensure that you have everything you need at your fingertips, making your stay in Cardiff comfortable and convenient. Additionally, many hotels in Cardiff boast on-site restaurants and bars, allowing guests to indulge in delicious meals and refreshing drinks without having to venture too far.
Moreover, hotels in Cardiff are strategically located in the heart of the city, ensuring that you are close to all the major attractions. Whether you want to explore the historical Cardiff Castle, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Cardiff Bay, or discover the cultural treasures in the National Museum, hotels provide easy access to these popular destinations. Furthermore, being centrally located allows you to explore the city on foot or utilize public transportation conveniently, maximizing your time and saving you from unnecessary travel hassles.
One of the standout reasons to choose hotels in Cardiff is the exceptional service they offer. The staff at hotels are trained to provide top-notch hospitality, ensuring that your stay is as pleasant as possible. From arranging transportation and suggesting local attractions to accommodating special requests, they go above and beyond to make your experience memorable. Moreover, many hotels offer 24-hour reception and concierge services, providing round-the-clock assistance and ensuring that any issues you may encounter are resolved promptly.
In conclusion, when planning your trip to Cardiff, hotels should be at the top of your accommodation list. With their wide range of amenities, convenient locations, and exceptional service, hotels offer a unique and unforgettable experience. So, whether you're visiting Cardiff for business or pleasure, choosing a hotel will ensure that your stay is comfortable, convenient, and hassle-free. Get ready to create lasting memories in this vibrant city with the perfect hotel as your base.
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1 km from the Gothic Cardiff Castle, the superb 4-star Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel & Spa offers an ร la carte restaurant on site. The eco-friendly hotel is placed about a 5-minute ride from Cardiff Bay, and provides guests with a steam room, a hot tub and an indoor pool.
Cardiff centre can be reached within 15 minutes' walk, and sports attractions such as the national Principality Stadium are a mere 1.4 km away. Mansion House is a few minutes drive from the luxury Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel & Spa, while Capitol Shopping Centre is only 850 metres away. Along with other cultural attractions Techniquest Science Museum is nestled within 5 minutes' drive of this premier property. Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel & Spa is located 30 km from Cardiff airport and in a short walking distance of Newport Rd/West Grove bus stop.
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Easyhotel Cardiff
Located 1.2 km from the beautifully ornate pleasure palace "Cardiff Castle", the 3-star Easyhotel Cardiff offers Wi-Fi in public areas and private parking. The hotel is a good starting point for exploring Cardiff, including Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, which is 600 metres away.
The property is placed about 30 km from Cardiff airport and approximately a 5-minute drive from such cultural venues as Techniquest Science Museum. The hotel is 450 metres of St. Peter's Catholic Church and relatively near National Museum Cardiff. Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting Cardiff Bay, around a 5-minute ride from the accommodation. Blind Institute bus stop is situated just near Easyhotel Cardiff.
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The Angel Hotel
The 3-star Angel Hotel Cardiff is located in Cardiff Centre, which is Wales' commercial and leisure hub, 16 minutes' walk from River Taff. Guests who stay at the hotel can park their car on site.
Standing about a 6-minute walk from Capitol Shopping Centre and the Millennium Principality Stadium, the property is at a 2.9 km distance from the huge Roath Park. This Cardiff hotel offers proximity to natural sights like Bute Park (2.8 km) and the formal Cathays Park (1.1 km). There is Mermaid Quay Shopping Mall nearly 25 minutes' walk away, while Central Station JM bus station only a short drive from the accommodation.
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Ibis Budget Cardiff Centre
Located within 17 minutes' walk of the Millennium Principality Stadium, the 2-star Ibis Budget Cardiff Centre Hotel offers a lift and a vending machine. This Cardiff hotel is in Cardiff Centre, which is Wales' commercial and leisure hub, approximately 10 minutes by car from such natural sights as Bute Park.
Set 17 minutes' walk from Cardiff Winter Wonderland Amusement Park, the property also gives access to such sports venues as Cardiff City Stadium, which is a 5-minute ride away. The beautifully ornate pleasure palace "Cardiff Castle" is relatively close to the Ibis Budget Cardiff Centre in Cardiff. Located nearly 12 minutes' walk from the accommodation, the Roman St David's Metropolitan Catholic Cathedral is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists. Central Station JM bus station, allowing a good connection throughout the city, is not too far from Ibis Budget Cardiff Centre Hotel.
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Located a 9-minute stroll from the Millennium Principality Stadium, which is highly appreciated by sports lovers, the 4-star Hotel Indigo - Cardiff, An Ihg Hotel includes 127 rooms. The boutique hotel features Wi-Fi in the rooms.
The property is situated in a vibrant part of Cardiff, a minute's walk from the beautifully ornate pleasure palace "Cardiff Castle". National Museum Cardiff is 1.6 km from the hotel, while Cardiff airport is 30 km from it. The area also includes natural sites like Cardiff Bay, which are at a 2.3 km distance from the accommodation. Central Station JM bus station is a 10-minute walk from Hotel Indigo - Cardiff, An Ihg Hotel, and Bute Park lies 10 minutes' drive away.
Hotels in Cardiff
Airport nearby โ๏ธ | Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter International, Gloucestershire, Swansea |
Average Price ๐ฐ | 320$ |
Hotels in Cardiff ๐จ | 836 |
Hotel Reviews โญ | 22737 |
Landmarks nearby ๐ | Cefn Mably Farm Park, Pierhead Building, Parc Cefn Onn, Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, Cathays Cemetery |
Hotel with a view ๐ | Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel & Spa |
Top Service Hotel ๐ | Easyhotel Cardiff |
Hotel with balcony ๐ค๏ธ | The Angel Hotel |
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The 5-star Voco St David'S Cardiff is located just 300 metres from Techniquest Science Museum and features hydrotherapy baths, a hot tub and a sauna. Staying at the luxury hotel, guests discover the residential area within walking distance to Mermaid Quay Shopping Mall.
The award-winning accommodation is placed in Cardiff Bay with a variety of restaurants and Techniquest, a hands-on science centre, a 10-minute drive from the Gothic Cardiff Castle. Sports fans will also enjoy visiting the Millennium Principality Stadium, a 5-minute ride from the designer Voco St David'S Cardiff. In addition, this Cardiff property is placed adjacent to parks. You can easily find the shaped Roald Dahl Plass Plaza quite close to Voco St David'S Cardiff. Situated in the heart of Cardiff, the accommodation is a mere 300 metres from Mermaid Quay bus stop.
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Cf Eleven Hotel
Providing 6 rooms, the 2-star Cf Eleven Hotel Cardiff is around 25 minutes on foot from Motorpoint Arena Cardiff. The hotel has views of the city and features Wi Fi throughout the property.
Set not too far from National Museum Cardiff, this property also gives access to such sports venues as the Millennium Principality Stadium, which is only 1.4 km away. The hotel offers proximity to such natural sights as Cardiff Bay (3.6 km) and Thompson's Park (0.8 km). Guests can easily get in touch with the history of Cardiff by visiting the Gothic Cardiff Castle, located just 1.3 km from the accommodation. Cf Eleven Hotel is near a train station and Beda Road bus stop is just 0.9 km away.
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Featuring luggage storage and a restaurant, the comfortable Radisson Blu Hotel Cardiff is placed within 250 metres of Motorpoint Arena Cardiff. Guests at this 4-star hotel can enjoy Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Situated in Cardiff Centre, which is Wales' commercial and leisure hub, the accommodation is set within close distance of the national Principality Stadium. The hotel offers proximity to natural sights like Cardiff Bay (2.1 km) and Bute Park (1.9 km). SWALEC Stadium is only 1.4 km from this Cardiff property. Radisson Blu Hotel is located 25 km from Cardiff airport and near Hayes Bridge Road bus stop.
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The Parkgate Hotel
Located just 150 metres from the Millennium Principality Stadium, The Parkgate Hotel Cardiff boasts a wellness centre with body scrub, body treatments and pedicure. Along with the use of a fitness room on site, sports fans are invited to discover Cardiff City Stadium, which is 10 minutes' drive away.
The hotel stands in the centre of Cardiff, just next door to the Gothic Cardiff Castle. This Cardiff hotel is less than 5 minutes on foot from the National St David's Hall and about a 5-minute ride from Mermaid Quay Shopping Mall. The property is situated at a moderate distance from Bute Park, and Central Station JM bus station lies only a 10-minute walk away. The Parkgate Hotel in Cardiff is 25 km from Cardiff airport.
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Holiday Inn Cardiff City, An Ihg Hotel
The 4-star Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre features 157 modern rooms in Cardiff Centre, which is Wales' commercial and leisure hub, 350 metres of the beautifully ornate pleasure palace "Cardiff Castle". The hotel has an ร la carte restaurant serving British cuisine and is situated only metres from the Millennium Principality Stadium.
The property puts you right in the centre of Cardiff, around a 5-minute drive from Cardiff Bay. The Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre offers proximity to natural sights like the formal Cathays Park (1.1 km) and Bute Park (2.8 km). Located in Cardiff, the accommodation lies only a few minutes from National Museum and Art Gallery. Due to a location just a stroll from the central station, Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre gives quick access to other parts of Cardiff.
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Sleeperz Hotel Cardiff
Sleeperz Hotel Cardiff is a welcoming 3-star property set within 1.4 km of the public Water Tower Plaza and within 550 metres of Motorpoint Arena Cardiff. Boasting a location not too far from the national Principality Stadium, this Cardiff hotel offers 91 rooms together with a lounge bar onsite.
Located in Cardiff Centre, which is Wales' commercial and leisure hub, the business accommodation is merely 9 minutes on foot from the places to discover the history of the area, such as the beautifully ornate pleasure palace "Cardiff Castle". The Sleeperz Hotel is also moments from St David's Dewi Sant, and just a short stroll from a railway station. There is Norwegian Church Arts Centre a 10-minute drive away, while Central Station JM bus station 5 minutes on foot from this Cardiff property.
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Offering modern rooms, the 3-star Village Hotel Cardiff is set a 15-minute drive from the national Principality Stadium. The hotel, located approximately 15 minutes by car from the Gothic Cardiff Castle, boasts an indoor pool along with a hot tub and sauna facilities.
This Cardiff property is placed in a historical district, 3.5 km from a sacred site like the venerable Llandaff Cathedral. You can find the 19th-century Gothic Revival Red Castle, which is a great place to explore the area, 4.5 km from the sleek hotel. Visit Pond, nearly 25 minutes on foot from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United Kingdom. Options for cultural tourism include St Fagans National Museum of History, set 10 minutes away by car.
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Cardiff Sandringham Hotel
Cardiff Sandringham Hotel enjoys a central location in the very heart of Cardiff, less than 5 minutes' walk from the beautifully ornate pleasure palace "Cardiff Castle". The hotel features Wi Fi throughout the property and 120 rooms that offer views of the street.
This 2-star accommodation is located in Cardiff Centre, which is Wales' commercial and leisure hub, a 20-minute walk from Bute Park and in front of the Victorian shopping mall "Cardiff Market". The Sandringham is also just 5 minutes' walk from Capitol Shopping Centre, and near a train station. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy being 3.3 km from the public Water Tower Plaza. Central Station JM bus station can be found adjacent to Cardiff Sandringham Hotel.
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Standing only 0.7 km from the glass-walled shopping mall "Indoor Market", the 3-star Ibis Cardiff Centre Hotel enjoys a central location in the very heart of Cardiff. The hotel also features Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Located near a train station, this perfect accommodation is only 1.9 km from National Museum Cardiff. Techniquest Science Museum is about a 10-minute ride away, while the Roman St David's Metropolitan Catholic Cathedral is a short walk from the hotel. There is the Millennium Principality Stadium only 1 km away, and Central Station JM bus station at 700 metres from the smoke-free property.
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Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Providing 205 rooms, the premium Cardiff Marriott Hotel is around a 10-minute ride from Cardiff Bay. This Cardiff hotel includes 2 restaurants and a lounge bar, and offers to take advantage of a gym facility.
Situated in Cardiff Centre, which is Wales' commercial and leisure hub, the 4-star luxury property is set near Motorpoint Arena Cardiff. The nearby sports attractions are the Millennium Principality Stadium (0.7 km), and Cardiff City Stadium (2.5 km). This hotel is 5 minutes' walk from the heritage Museum of Cardiff and in walking distance from a brasserie and a bar. Guests can easily get in touch with the history of Cardiff by visiting the beautifully ornate pleasure palace "Cardiff Castle", located within walking distance to Cardiff Marriott Hotel. Central Station JM bus station is around 5 minutes on foot from the premium property, while Cardiff City is a 5-minute ride away.
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Hilton Cardiff Hotel
Standing 550 metres from the Victorian indoor Cardiff Market, Hilton Cardiff Hotel enjoys a central location right in the centre of Cardiff. Featuring a swimming pool along with a hot tub, sauna facilities and an indoor pool, the hotel is nestled in Cardiff Centre, which is Wales' commercial and leisure hub.
Located approximately 7 minutes on foot from Morgan's Arcade, this 4-star property is also within 25 minutes' walk of Techniquest Science Museum. The Hilton offers proximity to natural sights like Cardiff Bay (2.4 km) and Thompson's Park (2.1 km). The premier accommodation is placed a stroll from St Fagans National Museum of History, while Central Station JM bus station is merely 900 metres away. Cardiff airport lies 25 km away from Hilton Cardiff Hotel and it takes about 29 minutes by car to get there.
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Crofts Hotel
Set in the Cardiff Outskirts district of Cardiff, 2 km from the Bute Roath Park, the 4-star Crofts Hotel offers a sunbathing terrace. This Cardiff hotel also provides Wi-Fi available throughout the property.
The centre of Cardiff can be reached within a 20-minute walk, and natural attractions like Cardiff Bay are about 2.9 km away. Located at 450 metres of the wesleyan chapel "Trinity Methodist Church", the hotel is 5 minutes by car from Capitol Shopping Centre. The Gothic Cardiff Castle is 5 minutes' drive from the property. Elm Street bus stop is situated a few moments from Crofts Hotel.
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Future Inn Cardiff Bay
Offering a shop and baggage storage, Future Inn Cardiff Bay lies in Cardiff Bay with a marina, shops & eateries, plus historic buildings & guided tours with access to natural sights like Bute Park around 3.1 km away. Wi-Fi is featured throughout the property and a lift and complimentary newspapers are available on site.
The inn is situated about a 6-minute walk from Doctor Who Exhibition & Shop and near an entertainment district. National Museum Cardiff is a 25-minute walk from the Future Inn Cardiff Bay, while Cardiff airport is 30 km from it. The enchanting 4-star accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as The Flourish approximately a 10-minute walk away. Future Inn Cardiff Bay is at a 3.1 km distance from Cardiff City Stadium and other main attractions of Cardiff. The bus stop Millennium Centre is located at the distance of only metres from the property.
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Leonardo Hotel Cardiff - Formerly Jurys Inn
The contemporary Leonardo Hotel Cardiff - Formerly Jurys Inn is situated in the centre of Cardiff a 12-minute stroll from the national Principality Stadium. Boasting a location within close distance of the Gothic Cardiff Castle, this 4-star environmentally friendly inn offers 137 rooms together with a lounge bar onsite.
The accommodation has a great setting approximately a 15-minute walk from SWALEC Stadium, while natural sights like Bute Park are 10 minutes away by car. The Leonardo Hotel Cardiff - Formerly Jurys Inn is also located only a 5-minute walk from the restored Edwardian playhouse "New Theatre Cardiff" and a short walk to Firing Line Museum of The Queen's Dragoon Guards and The Royal Welsh at Cardiff Castle. The area features a number of shopping sites such as Local art & crafts 5 minutes by car from this Cardiff property. There is GK bus stop approximately 5 minutes' walk away.
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Lincoln House Private Hotel
Located in the heart of Cardiff, the comfortable 3-star Lincoln House Private Hotel offers fast access to the Millennium Principality Stadium, merely 1.6 km away. This Cardiff hotel features Wi-Fi in public areas.
The property in the Cardiff Outskirts district, is set within 18 minutes' walk of the beautifully ornate pleasure palace "Cardiff Castle" and a 5-minute ride from such shopping venues as the glass-walled shopping mall "Indoor Market". Places of worship to visit a 25-minute stroll from the Lincoln House Private Cardiff include the venerable Llandaff Cathedral. Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting Cardiff Bay, a 10-minute drive from the comfortable accommodation. Lincoln House Private Hotel is at a medium distance from Beda Road bus stop.
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Pontcanna Inn
The 3-star Pontcanna Inn Cardiff offers a sunbathing terrace, located approximately 20 minutes on foot from St David's Dewi Sant. Boasting a location a few moments from SWALEC Stadium, the inn features 10 rooms as well as baggage storage and a restaurant.
The accommodation is set in the Cardiff Outskirts district, within 13 minutes' walk of the beautifully ornate pleasure palace "Cardiff Castle". Sports fans will also enjoy visiting the national Principality Stadium, within close distance of this Cardiff hotel. Along with other cultural attractions Techniquest Science Museum is nestled a 10-minute ride from the property. Pontcanna Inn is located 25 km from Cardiff airport and at a moderate distance from Kingsway GA bus stop.