The Best Hotels Closest to Sophia Gardens in Cardiff for 2026

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A patio area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

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

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

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

1. Parador44

Castle Quarter, 0.8 km from Sophia Gardens

Brianne

NT$4,860

NT$5,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

A conference room with a round table, six chairs, and a large window with curtains.

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

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

2. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Castle Quarter, 0.9 km from Sophia Gardens

Joanne

NT$2,372

NT$2,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern living room with a sofa, two white chairs, a round wooden table, and a kitchen area with a stove and oven.

A balcony with a view of a lake and trees, a white wall with shelves holding decorative items, and a door leading to another room.

A modern kitchen with a large sink, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

3. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 2.2 km from Sophia Gardens

Claire

NT$3,469

NT$4,163 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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

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

Mike

NT$4,511

NT$5,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

5. Lincoln House Hotel

Pontcanna, 0.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Juan

NT$2,888

NT$3,465 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A modern building with a curved glass facade, multiple flags, and a distinctive roof structure.

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.

6. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

Butetown, 3.1 km from Sophia Gardens

Elizabeth

NT$3,965

NT$4,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, two sinks, and a mirror.

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.

7. The Maltsters Arms

Llandaff, 2.3 km from Sophia Gardens

alan

NT$2,186

NT$2,623 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

8. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

Pontcanna, 0.2 km from Sophia Gardens

Sarah

NT$2,429

NT$2,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

9. Pontcanna Inn

Pontcanna, 0.2 km from Sophia Gardens

David

NT$2,843

NT$3,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

Maddy

NT$1,770

NT$2,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

11. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Luke

NT$2,355

NT$2,826 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 spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a fireplace, and modern lighting fixtures.

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

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$3,027

NT$3,632 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 small room with a bed, a table, a chair, a lamp, a TV, 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.

13. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

Pontcanna, 0.7 km from Sophia Gardens

Michael

NT$1,758

NT$2,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

14. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Castle Quarter, 0.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Jayne

NT$2,380

NT$2,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

15. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Butetown, 2.8 km from Sophia Gardens

David

NT$2,517

NT$3,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

16. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

OLIVIA

NT$3,327

NT$3,993 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

17. The Coal Exchange Hotel

Butetown, 2.6 km from Sophia Gardens

James

NT$1,625

NT$1,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

18. easyHotel Cardiff

Adamsdown, 1.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Helen

NT$1,451

NT$1,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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.

19. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Castle Quarter, 1.1 km from Sophia Gardens

Patricia

NT$2,425

NT$2,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

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.

20. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1 km from Sophia Gardens

Monica

NT$2,007

NT$2,409 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Sophia Gardens

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Parador44	9.8 Exceptional 218 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,501 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 337 reviews	View
The Parkgate Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,815 reviews	View
Lincoln House Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 723 reviews	View

Top Sophia Gardens Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Great will use again 👍 fantastic breakfast 👌"

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

8/10 Good

"As expected, clean, efficient, anodyne."

The Angel Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly helpful staff,great location and easy parking,nice lounge to have a drink and rooms clean and comfortable"

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

10/10 Excellent

"Good........................."

Park Plaza Cardiff

8/10 Good

"Very easy hotel, had what I needed."

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Well located property very close to the station would visit again when in Cardiff"

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

8/10 Good

"Rooms were clean. Location is excellent. Feels like it needs a refresh. Issues with the lifts when we stayed"

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

8/10 Good

"Fine for a one night stay"

Hilton Cardiff

8/10 Good

"Apart from the lift issues, hotel was nice, comfortable, breakfast was amazing and location was very good. Spent 2 nights."

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?

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. Parador44

2. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

3. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

4. The Parkgate Hotel

5. Lincoln House Hotel

6. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

7. The Maltsters Arms

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. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

15. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

16. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

17. The Coal Exchange Hotel

18. easyHotel Cardiff

19. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

20. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

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Top Sophia Gardens Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

The Angel Hotel

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Park Plaza Cardiff

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Hilton 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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