The Best Hotels Closest to Sophia Gardens in Cardiff for 2026

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A breakfast table with croissants, a bottle of champagne, and a vase of white flowers.

A living room with a fireplace, a leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a large window with red curtains.

A building with a stone facade, a central arched entrance, and a small garden area with a pathway.

A traditional room with a four-poster bed, a leather sofa, and a large window with curtains.

1. The Suite, 82 Cathedral, Private Parking

Pontcanna, 0.4 km from Sophia Gardens

Kevin

NT$4,709

NT$6,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A patio area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

A walk-in shower with a glass door, tiled walls, and a patterned floor.

A restaurant with a brick wall, wooden tables, and a wine rack.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, two nightstands with lamps, and a small wooden table in front of the bed.

2. Parador44

Castle Quarter, 0.8 km from Sophia Gardens

Brianne

NT$5,058

NT$6,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern building with a sloped roof, large windows, and outdoor seating with terracotta planters.

The entrance of Hotel Indigo with a check-in counter, seating area, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and wall art.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables, chairs, and a high ceiling with pendant lighting.

3. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Castle Quarter, 0.9 km from Sophia Gardens

Joanne

NT$2,434

NT$2,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A grand lobby with a chandelier, arched windows, and a reception desk.

A historic building with large arched windows, a grand entrance, and a well-lit facade.

A grand lobby with high ceilings, ornate columns, and a large chandelier.

A restaurant with high ceilings, arched windows, and a cozy seating area with leather chairs and tables set for dining.

4. The Parkgate Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1 km from Sophia Gardens

Angela

NT$4,942

NT$5,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern living room with a large TV, wicker chairs, and a built-in shelving unit.

A library interior with wooden bookshelves, a fireplace, and ornate ceiling decorations.

A modern lounge area with a long table, multiple chairs, a sofa, and a kitchen area in the background.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

5. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 2.2 km from Sophia Gardens

Claire

NT$3,379

NT$4,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A historic stone building with multiple windows and a prominent chimney.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with chairs.

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

A traditional room with a fireplace, red upholstered furniture, and a chandelier.

6. Lincoln House Hotel

Pontcanna, 0.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Darren

NT$2,964

NT$3,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A deck with wicker furniture overlooking a body of water with buildings in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a TV, and a view of the water.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear water, a diving board, and a changing room area.

7. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

Butetown, 3.1 km from Sophia Gardens

Lone

NT$3,888

NT$4,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with a large bed, grey and blue pillows, a framed bee artwork on the wall, and bedside lamps.

A modern kitchen with a herringbone tile backsplash, a stainless steel sink, and a patterned floor.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, a glass shower enclosure, and a mirror above the sink.

A brick building with arched windows and a prominent entrance labeled "HOTEL 10".

8. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

Pontcanna, 0.2 km from Sophia Gardens

Sarah

NT$2,493

NT$2,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A historic building with a prominent entrance labeled "The Pontecanna Inn." It features a classic architectural style with stonework and multiple windows.

A restaurant interior with a patterned wallpaper, a tufted leather booth, and pendant lighting.

A compact kitchenette with a built-in refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a kettle on a shelf.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bench by the window, and a patterned wall.

9. Pontcanna Inn

Pontcanna, 0.2 km from Sophia Gardens

David

NT$2,997

NT$3,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern dining area with blue seating and yellow chairs, large windows offering views of historic architecture.

A modern building with a flat facade, large windows, and a corner entrance.

A bar area with a coffee machine, shelves of bottles, and a refrigerator.

A modern lounge area with a round table, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

10. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Elizabeth

NT$1,817

NT$2,180 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel room with a breakfast buffet, a dining area, and a view of historic buildings.

A modern bar area with a glass railing, bar counter, and various bottles and glasses.

A restaurant with a high ceiling, green and white striped windows, and a view of a building with a pointed roof.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, large windows offering city views, and a central coffee table.

11. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Anthony

NT$2,440

NT$2,928 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, allowing natural light to illuminate the space.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a bench along the side.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a fireplace, and modern lighting fixtures.

A bar area with a polished reflective surface, a bartender preparing a drink, and a variety of bottles in the background.

12. Park Plaza Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 1 km from Sophia Gardens

Nicola

NT$3,176

NT$3,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A Victorian-style building with a prominent corner entrance, large windows, and a stone facade.

A room with a television on a stand, a dresser, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

A small room with a bed, a table, a chair, a lamp, a TV, and a window with curtains.

13. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

Pontcanna, 0.7 km from Sophia Gardens

John

NT$1,929

NT$2,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a sign for a conference suite.

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves with bottles, and seating with cushions.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs under umbrellas, a potted plant, and a clear view of the sky.

14. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Butetown, 2.8 km from Sophia Gardens

David

NT$2,583

NT$3,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a visible kitchen area.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a bar in the background.

A beach with a sandy shore, a stone wall, and a few people walking.

15. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Castle Quarter, 0.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Jayne

NT$2,434

NT$2,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A bar area with a wooden counter, red bar stools, and a variety of bottles. There are blue chairs and tables arranged for seating.

A conference room with tables, chairs, a large screen, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a chair, and a TV.

A bar area with a central bar, multiple stools, and a seating area with a table.

16. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Lauren

NT$3,366

NT$4,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A bar area with stools, tables, and a checkered floor.

A living room with a fireplace, a red armchair, a brown leather armchair, a white sofa, and a wooden chest.

A hotel lobby with reception desks, a check-in counter, and a seating area with chairs.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

17. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.1 km from Sophia Gardens

John

NT$2,910

NT$3,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a cityscape mural on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A waiting area with four chairs and two tables, a door, and a poster on the wall.

A modern building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign for 'easyHotel'.

A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a 'CARDIFF' sign, and a 'WELCOME' sign.

18. easyHotel Cardiff

Adamsdown, 1.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Helen

NT$1,199

NT$1,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A historic building with multiple floors, large windows, and a corner location.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, purple sofas, a wooden floor, and a patterned wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A cozy cafe with floral wallpaper, round tables, and comfortable seating.

19. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Castle Quarter, 1.1 km from Sophia Gardens

Patricia

NT$2,524

NT$3,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A bathtub with two glasses of champagne and a bottle of champagne.

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a window with curtains.

20. The Coal Exchange Hotel

Butetown, 2.6 km from Sophia Gardens

James

NT$2,162

NT$2,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Top Sophia Gardens Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Everything"

The Parkgate Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel, staff were so helpful and friendly. The rooms were spacious and the bed was very comfortable. The location was excellent, very central."

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

8/10 Good

"It was reasonably clean and the bed was comfy. There was an issue where there were some towels missing on check in, but they were replenished eventually. Very good for the price"

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Reading previous reviews I was worried our stay would not be a positive one. I need not have worried. Yes the hotel was basic and tired looking but the bedding, towels and bathroom facilities were spotless and the staff super helpful offering advice where to eat, adjusting our bed from a double to two singles and talking us through the door locking process. I can see how the room would be hot in the summer as the windows were fixed but there was an air conditioner unit in our room to address this. If you want a cheap one night stay in a great location this is absolutely fine."

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

10/10 Excellent

"The overall experience was splendid. However, I was disappointed by how worn the carpets were. The staff was very helpful when I had trouble with my room."

Park Plaza Cardiff

8/10 Good

"Overall a lovely one-night stay. Felt the hotel room was a little dated and well used so in need of modernising/updating. Great gym, pool and steam room. Food was okay. Staff helpful and attentive"

The Angel Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Really lovely hotel and right in the middle of town. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful - nothing was too much trouble. The hotel itself is very grand and is kept very clean and tidy … it’s just a little dated and tired in places. We as a family recommend and we could also take our dog which was great."

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

8/10 Good

"The location is very close to the train station and bus loop. Also walking distance to the Shopping centre."

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

8/10 Good

"Comfortable room and generally well maintained. Welcoming staff and good breakfast."

Other attractions near Sophia Gardens

Bute Park

9.4/10 (131 reviews)

Take a calming stroll through Cardiff’s Bute Park. Follow the trails, explore the remains of a medieval friary and admire the horticulture and wildlife.

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A historic stone castle with a tower, surrounded by a grassy hill and trees.

Cardiff Castle

9.2/10 (1,347 reviews)

A fortified tower from the 12th century, World War II tunnels and Welsh military history make a fascinating day out at this magnificent castle.

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Caerphilly Mountain

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Caerphilly Mountain during your travels in Cardiff. Discover the area's entertainment choices, or seek out its local tours.

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Swalec Stadium

Home to Glamorgan County Cricket Club (Glamorgan CCC), one of Wales’ oldest and most successful clubs, the impressive SWALEC Stadium opened to great fanfare in 2008, with state-of-the-art facilities and seating capacity for up to 16,000 spectators. As well as county cricket, international test matches have been hosted at this fantastic venue since the 1990s, and major music and corporate events are also held here. Situated in the scenic Sophia Gardens Public Park in central Cardiff on the west bank of the River Taff, the stadium is just down the road from the Millennium Stadium and is easily accessed by bus, train or road.

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Blackfriars Priory

You can learn about the history of Cardiff with a stop at Blackfriars Priory. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours.

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Gorsedd Stones

You can learn about the history of Cardiff when you stop by Gorsedd Stones. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.

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Animal Wall

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Cardiff when you take a trip to Animal Wall. Discover the area's lively bars and its great live music.

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Welch Regiment Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Welch Regiment Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Cardiff. Discover the area's great live music and shops.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sophia Gardens?

Sophia Gardens is located in a family-friendly area of Cardiff known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 376 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Sophia Gardens?

The Angel Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Sophia Gardens. Other good options close by include The Parkgate Hotel and Park Plaza Cardiff.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Sophia Gardens?

Expedia has 376 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Sophia Gardens.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sophia Gardens, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Sophia Gardens.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Sophia Gardens?

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What can I see and do near Sophia Gardens?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Museum Cardiff, St. Fagans National Museum of History, or Castell Coch. Cardiff Castle, New Theatre, and Coal Exchange building are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can enjoy live performances at Wales Millennium Centre and The Gate Arts and Community Centre.

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1. The Suite, 82 Cathedral, Private Parking

2. Parador44

3. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

4. The Parkgate Hotel

5. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

6. Lincoln House Hotel

7. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

8. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

9. Pontcanna Inn

10. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

11. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

12. Park Plaza Cardiff

13. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

14. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

15. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

16. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

17. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

18. easyHotel Cardiff

19. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

20. The Coal Exchange Hotel

Compare top hotels near Sophia Gardens

The Suite, 82 Cathedral, Private Parking

Parador44

Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

The Parkgate Hotel

Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Top Sophia Gardens Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

The Parkgate Hotel

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

Park Plaza Cardiff

The Angel Hotel

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Other attractions near Sophia Gardens

Bute Park

Cardiff Castle

Caerphilly Mountain

Swalec Stadium

Blackfriars Priory

Gorsedd Stones

Animal Wall

Welch Regiment Museum

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