The Best Hotels Closest to Sophia Gardens in Cardiff for 2026

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

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

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass railings, large windows offering city views, and a contemporary ceiling design.

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

1. The Parkgate Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1 km from Sophia Gardens

Mike

NT$3,797

NT$4,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

2. Lincoln House Hotel

Pontcanna, 0.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Juan

NT$3,784

NT$4,541 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear blue tiles, a seating area with chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a sofa with cushions, and a decorative plant.

A woman walking on a treadmill in a gym with large windows overlooking a body of water.

3. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

Butetown, 3.1 km from Sophia Gardens

Elizabeth

NT$4,119

NT$4,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a table, and a poster advertising the hotel.

A restaurant interior with stone walls, framed pictures, a menu board, and tables set for dining.

A plate of breakfast with eggs, sausages, beans, tomatoes, and toast, accompanied by a cup of coffee and a glass of orange juice.

A white building with a tiled roof and a sign reading "Maltsters."

4. The Maltsters Arms

Llandaff, 2.3 km from Sophia Gardens

alan

NT$2,004

NT$2,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A bar area with a wooden counter labeled "FOUR POINTS FLEX" by Sheraton, a selection of liquor bottles, and a view of buildings through large windows.

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

5. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Benjamin

NT$1,619

NT$1,943 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 hotel lobby with seating areas, large windows offering city views, and a central coffee table.

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

A modern hotel with a prominent "Clayton Hotel" sign, surrounded by urban infrastructure and street lighting.

6. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Luke

NT$2,244

NT$2,693 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A lobby with a Christmas tree, seating areas, and decorative lights.

7. Park Plaza Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 1 km from Sophia Gardens

Nicola

NT$3,077

NT$3,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 living room with a black leather sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and two floating shelves with decorative items.

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

8. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

Pontcanna, 0.7 km from Sophia Gardens

Michael

NT$1,452

NT$1,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, multiple cushions, a small wooden table, and potted plants.

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

9. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Butetown, 2.8 km from Sophia Gardens

David

NT$2,345

NT$2,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the wall.

A gym with multiple cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and a large mural on the wall.

10. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Jason

NT$3,309

NT$3,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, a vanity with a mirror, and a towel rack.

11. easyHotel Cardiff

Adamsdown, 1.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Helen

NT$1,371

NT$1,645 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa with patterned cushions, a green armchair, and pendant lighting.

A modern bar area with seating and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A restaurant with a long counter, multiple tables, and chairs. There are hanging lights and a plant on the wall.

A long indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white walls and columns, and a tiled floor.

12. Hilton Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 0.8 km from Sophia Gardens

Andrew

NT$3,561

NT$4,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A library with leather armchairs, a fireplace, bookshelves, and a framed painting.

A stone building with a sign reading "TANES HOTEL".

A well-maintained garden with various colorful flowers and plants, a stone wall, and a blue door.

A hotel room with a striped armchair, a leather armchair, a small table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

13. Tanes Hotel

Adamsdown, 2.3 km from Sophia Gardens

John

NT$2,082

NT$2,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A grand hotel lobby with a marble floor, large potted plants, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a double bed, a desk with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

A dining table with a three-tiered dessert stand, a teapot, cups, and a glass of champagne.

A room with two white upholstered chairs, a wooden table with tea cups and plates, a patterned armchair, a yellow vase, and a fireplace.

14. The Angel Hotel

Castle Quarter, 0.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Gary

NT$2,020

NT$2,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A waterfront cityscape with a prominent clock tower, a modern building, and a bridge reflecting in calm waters.

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

15. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Castle Quarter, 1.1 km from Sophia Gardens

Patricia

NT$2,400

NT$2,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An Italian restaurant with outdoor seating, a menu board, and a signboard with contact information.

A bed with patterned pillows, a wooden headboard, and a hanging light fixture.

A restaurant with a bar area, dining tables, chairs, and a large vase of flowers.

A sign for Elgano Cathedral Rd, No 58, Italian restaurant, catering, and hotel.

16. Elgano Guest House

Pontcanna, 0.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Mike

NT$3,129

NT$3,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, surrounded by large windows.

A spacious cafe with a high ceiling, large windows, and wooden flooring.

A modern interior with glass walls, a staircase, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel with a distinctive curved glass facade and a prominent 'Novotel' sign.

17. Novotel Cardiff Centre

Atlantic Wharf, 1.9 km from Sophia Gardens

Elaine

NT$2,499

NT$2,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bedroom with a bed, a window, a chair, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white pedestal sink, and a large mirror.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a large mirror.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a black stove, and a bar stool.

18. Cardiff Inner City Centre Guesthouse

Adamsdown, 2 km from Sophia Gardens

"The fridge wasn't obvious everyone there said there wasn't one. Only found out this morning that there was one but it had no milk in it to make hot drinks Luckily I had a few sachets of milk to make a cup of tea but only for two cups which wasn't enough if you like your tea. Also there wasn't any coffee I thought tea coffee milk and sugar were standard when you book a room, if there not going to supply these essentials then they should make it clear at the time of booking so you...

Sue

NT$1,758

NT$2,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living space with a sofa and coffee table.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

A modern apartment with a dining area, kitchen, and a large mirror.

19. The Sixty 19 Stylish Studios and Apt.

Adamsdown, 2 km from Sophia Gardens

NT$1,747

NT$4,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A bathroom with a toilet, a shower enclosure, and a toilet paper holder on the wall.

20. Lincoln House Hotel

Pontcanna, 0.5 km from Sophia Gardens

NT$5,289

NT$6,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Compare popular hotels close to Sophia Gardens

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Parkgate Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,816 reviews	View
Lincoln House Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 718 reviews	View
The Maltsters Arms	9.2 Wonderful 252 reviews	View
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff	8.8 Excellent 1,106 reviews	View
Clayton Hotel Cardiff	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View

Top Sophia Gardens Hotel Reviews

The Angel Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean room and friendly staff, though hotel generally looking a bit tired in many areas. Good buffet breakfast, overall excellent value for money given the location."

easyHotel Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"The room is as advertized, small with few amenities. It was all I needed for an overnight stay. I was not spending any time in my room. It was very clean and safe."

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Good and sentral place to stsy."

The Coal Exchange Hotel

8/10 Good

"Good value for money, in a central location for people travelling to Cardiff"

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great hotel, lovely clean rooms but internet is not good, we’ve stayed here a few times and same issue every time, we end up using 5g which again isn’t that good in Cardiff"

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

10/10 Excellent

"I have a very soft spot for this marvellous hotel. Best big hotel breakfast I ever have and totally reliable"

Park Plaza Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Thank you for an amazing stay!"

Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

8/10 Good

"This was an interesting hotel right in the heart of Cardiff. It was an easy walk to the Castle, multiple museums, and lots of restaurants and shops. It was clean. It was a good sized. The breakfast was outstanding - the best on our trip (and we had very good breakfasts at multiple hotels, so that's saying something). The hotel is a little confusing with a maze-like layout, but you get used to it. The only problem was the bed was very uncomfortable. It was the softest bed ever, and sagged in the middle. When we mentioned this when we checked out, they were incredibly sorry to hear about it, and wished we had said something sooner. I honestly think they were upset on our behalf and wished they had the chance to fix the problem. We just don't like complaining or whatever, so we didn't mention anything. Very happy overall."

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

8/10 Good

"the best part of the property was the convenience to the train and bus stations."

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A historic castle with multiple towers and a spire, surrounded by lush greenery.

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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An ornate hall with high wooden ceilings, intricate murals, and a central table with a red cloth.

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?

To access more information about updating your stay near Sophia Gardens or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

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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Our top choices for Sophia Gardens hotels

1. The Parkgate Hotel

2. Lincoln House Hotel

3. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

4. The Maltsters Arms

5. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

6. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

7. Park Plaza Cardiff

8. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

9. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

10. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

11. easyHotel Cardiff

12. Hilton Cardiff

13. Tanes Hotel

14. The Angel Hotel

15. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

16. Elgano Guest House

17. Novotel Cardiff Centre

18. Cardiff Inner City Centre Guesthouse

19. The Sixty 19 Stylish Studios and Apt.

20. Lincoln House Hotel

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Top Sophia Gardens Hotel Reviews

The Angel Hotel

easyHotel Cardiff

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

The Coal Exchange Hotel

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Park Plaza Cardiff

Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

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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