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

1. The Parkgate Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1 km from Sophia Gardens

CIDDRA

NT$3,862

NT$4,634 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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

Stuart

NT$3,150

NT$3,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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."

3. The Maltsters Arms

Llandaff, 2.3 km from Sophia Gardens

alan

NT$2,135

NT$2,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.

4. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

Pontcanna, 0.2 km from Sophia Gardens

Sarah

NT$2,454

NT$2,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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.

5. Pontcanna Inn

Pontcanna, 0.2 km from Sophia Gardens

David

NT$2,214

NT$2,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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

6. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Benjamin

NT$1,890

NT$2,269 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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.

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

7. Park Plaza Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 1 km from Sophia Gardens

karen

NT$3,057

NT$3,669 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

Kate

NT$1,894

NT$2,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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

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.

9. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Mathew

NT$2,397

NT$2,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

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

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

10. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Castle Quarter, 1.1 km from Sophia Gardens

Cat

NT$2,426

NT$2,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

11. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Priyanka

NT$3,353

NT$4,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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.

12. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Butetown, 2.8 km from Sophia Gardens

kayode

NT$2,703

NT$3,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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.

The exterior of the Leonard Hotel with a large arched entrance, a sign for Oddsocks Bar & Kitchen, and a Christmas decoration.

A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, wooden cabinets, and a patterned floor.

13. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.1 km from Sophia Gardens

Arindam

NT$2,665

NT$3,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

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

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

14. easyHotel Cardiff

Adamsdown, 1.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Andrew

NT$1,355

NT$1,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A hotel entrance with a red awning, a sign for Ladbrokes, and a sign for Cafe Jazz.

The entrance to the OYO Sandringham Hotel with a sign for Cafe Jazz.

A hotel reception area with a red counter, a sign for the Sandringham Hotel, and a sign for the Sturt Bar & Lounge Hotel.

A wooden interior with a staircase leading to the reception area, framed artwork on the walls, and a sign indicating the Sandringham Hotel Reception and Grosvenor Rooms.

15. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1 km from Sophia Gardens

Tony

NT$1,926

NT$2,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

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.

16. Hilton Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 0.8 km from Sophia Gardens

Andrew

NT$3,487

NT$4,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

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

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

A stone building with a number '58' sign, a wooden door, and a flower box with red and blue flowers.

17. Elgano Guest House

Pontcanna, 0.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Mike

NT$2,818

NT$3,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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

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

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

18. Tanes Hotel

Adamsdown, 2.3 km from Sophia Gardens

John

NT$2,017

NT$2,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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.

19. The Coal Exchange Hotel

Butetown, 2.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Caroline

NT$1,910

NT$2,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk, a chair, a small round table, and a window with curtains.

A two-story building with a prominent entrance, a sign reading "Anchorage Guest House," and multiple windows.

A room with a green wall, a white desk, a yellow chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a white radiator.

20. WiseStay

Riverside, 0.9 km from Sophia Gardens

MD Arif

NT$1,883

NT$2,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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Compare popular hotels close to Sophia Gardens

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Parkgate Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,806 reviews	View
Lincoln House Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 712 reviews	View
The Maltsters Arms	9.2 Wonderful 249 reviews	View
The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff	9.0 Wonderful 329 reviews	View
Pontcanna Inn	9.0 Wonderful 211 reviews	View

Top Sophia Gardens Hotel Reviews

The Parkgate Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Really excellent stay - staff were brilliant"

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

8/10 Good

"Good location and access to the city"

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic central cardiff location"

Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and design. Bespoke Welsh themed hotel was a change from usual cookie cutter approach. Lovely rooms, clan and really comfy bed"

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

8/10 Good

"Receptionist Bernadette brilliant"

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Good hotel. Central location in Cardiff . All attractions easy to reach Breakfast was good"

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location of the hotel is spot on for central Cardiff. No parking onsite anymore so had to park in an NCP car park 3 min walk away but cost £30 for 24 hours. Hotel was clean so was room but needed some TLC. Bed was comfortable Only one lift working when we were there so ended up taking the stairs. The hotel has 10 floors. Staff available at reception Overall stay is was good and comfortable for a 3 star hotel"

The Angel Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The outside of the hotel needed some TLC but the inside was wonderful. Hoyle was clean and well maintained"

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean. Good air conditioning. Would definitely recommend!"

Other attractions near Sophia Gardens

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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A historic stone castle with a flag, surrounded by grassy hills 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 great live music, 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 lively bars and its acclaimed theater scene.

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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 top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theater scene.

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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 entertainment choices 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 361 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 Clayton Hotel Cardiff.

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

Expedia has 361 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, Techniquest, or St. Fagans National Museum of History. Cardiff Castle, New Theatre, and Insole Court 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. The Maltsters Arms

4. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

5. Pontcanna Inn

6. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

7. Park Plaza Cardiff

8. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

9. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

10. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

11. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

12. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

13. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

14. easyHotel Cardiff

15. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

16. Hilton Cardiff

17. Elgano Guest House

18. Tanes Hotel

19. The Coal Exchange Hotel

20. WiseStay

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Top Sophia Gardens Hotel Reviews

The Parkgate Hotel

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

The Angel Hotel

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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