Best Cardiff hotels near Cardiff Cathedral
"Located in Butetown, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cardiff Bay and Wales Millennium Centre. Cardiff Motorpoint Arena and Principality Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km). Cardiff Bay Station is 13 minutes by foot and Grangetown Station is 26 minutes. "




Overall 8,9 Excellent
Based on 3 690 reviews
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8,3
Pros: I liked our view of the bay and the hotel was lovely.
Excellent
8,0
Pros: The bed was extremely comfortable, and the food in the restaurant was excellent, the cheese board was outstanding.
Excellent
8,0
Pros: Able to relax after a long journey made to feel very welcome at all times from the staff.
Good
6,0
Pros: The location.
Good
7,0
Pros: The staff was courteous and the rooms were very clean. The access to the spa facilities was easy. Breakfast was a good value and the food was delicious.
Good
6,7
Pros: The Spa was a lovely treat with excellent resources.
Excellent
8,0
Pros: All staff were very efficient and friendly. Our room was excellent. Arrival and departure were achieved most efficiently.
Excellent
8,0
Pros: Everything!
Excellent
8,0
Pros: I can't fault this hotel in any way, i will definitely stay there again when i'm in Cardiff.
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7,2
Pros: Free champagne bought to us, as it was our wedding night.
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5,6
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"Located in Butetown, this hotel is steps away from Doctor Who Exhibition and Cardiff Bay. Wales Millennium Centre and Cardiff Motorpoint Arena are also within 1 mile (2 km). Cardiff Bay Station is 7 minutes by foot and Cardiff Central Station is 26 minutes. "




Overall 8,7 Excellent
Based on 5 581 reviews
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9,7
Pros: On arrival as a family, we found the reception staff very welcoming, professional and courteous.
During our stay, we found the rooms very good value for the money, clean and the warm colours of the decor very relaxing.
Nothing was too much trouble, for the reception staff and the bar staff during our visit.
We will certainly stay in a Future Inns hotel again in the future.
Keep up the great standards, and give yourselves a pat on the back.
Excellent
9,6
Pros: Location and size of bedrooms.
Good
7,7
Pros: All v new looking smart and clean. Good parking. Food a breakfast was v good. Good facilities in room.
Excellent
9,7
Pros: We had a lovely relaxing break away hotel staff were very helpful & friendly ideal location for the bay & city centre comfortable beds & free parking also nice buffet breakfast
Excellent
8,0
Pros: Within walking distance of the Bay and the City. Staff pleasant and hotel was clean and relaxing. Breakfast was very nice and the room was spacious and provided everything you needed for an overnight stay.
Good
6,0
Pros: freindly staff, helpful, the halls and corridors were clean and luvlly and warm.
Good
7,0
Pros: Nice light rooms with good facilities.
Okay
5,7
Pros: convenience for cardiff bay, parking facilities included in room rate
Good
7,3
Pros: Comfortable and all of the rooms we booked were near each other.
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5,3
Pros: the staff were very helpful and the food in the restaurant was lovley
Good
7,6
Pros: The room and view was excellent
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5,6
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Good
6,8
Pros: Comfortable and helpful staff
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Excellent
8,0
Pros: Everything ... it was wonderful!
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Excellent
8,0
Pros: Large rooms, comfortable beds, good shower, air conditioning, very clean.
Hilton Cardiff is located in the heart of the city, directly opposite Cardiff Castle. We’re minutes from St David's shopping centre, a 10 minute walk from the Principality Stadium and a short drive away from Cardiff Bay. Step inside the hotel and you’ll find beautifully styled guest rooms, fantastic dining options and a host of amenities for work, rest and recreation — everything you need for a fantastic stay in the Welsh capital.




Overall 8,5 Excellent
Based on 2 865 reviews
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Excellent
8,0
Pros: Great location next to Cardiff Castle. Room was very clean and comfortable.
Excellent
9,4
Pros: Enjoyed the fact that it was within walking distance to some interesting places (castle, museum, Sophia Gardens) and Queen St shopping centre.
Good
7,7
Pros: The friendly staff and clean room all in a very central location.
Okay
5,0
Pros: Comfortable room
Good
6,7
Pros: Well managed hotel and, for my part, in a good location for access to the Millennium Stadium. Facilities within the hotel were excellent. The availability for parking was a bonus as this wasn't available with other hotels in the same area.
Good
7,3
Pros: We found the staff to be courteous, efficient, very helpful and friendly. The hotel is ideally placed, within easy walking distance shopping centers, attractions & the Millenium stadium. Would recommend to others as a base to explore Cardiff from.
Good
6,7
Pros: relaxing in the bar during the evenings. the staff were warm and welcoming and it had a great atmosphere
Good
7,2
Pros: Great quality and brilliant friendliness. Gave us late checkout no problem, which was a big help. Awesome massage
Okay
4,8
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Good
7,6
Pros: The leasure facilities were very good. and the location was excellent.
Good
6,8
Pros: Staff friendly manner
Okay
4,0
Pros: Room service meal was good
A stay at The Royal Hotel Cardiff places you in the heart of Cardiff, within a 5-minute walk of St. David's Hall and Principality Stadium. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Cardiff? This hotel features 2367 square feet (220 square meters) of event facilities.




Overall 8,5 Excellent
Based on 1 874 reviews
Good
7,7
Pros: Close to all amenities, and clean.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Excellent location, staff extremely friendly and helpful. Plenty of choice at breakfast, clean and tidy rooms.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: I like this hotel everything was perfect, location, staff, room
Good
7,7
Pros: Despite the contemporary design the rooms are very comfortable. I had one of the best nights sleep I've had in a hotel room for a long time, which was a pleasant surprise considering I spend a couple of nights a week in hotels on business.
Good
7,3
Pros: I liked the room it was comfy although it took a while to work out how to work the heating so woke up very cold the first morning.
Good
7,3
Pros: Nice to pampered and having a short break
Okay
5,0
Pros: the location, the breakfast and the chap showing guests in for breakfast
Good
7,0
Pros: The location was perfect, in the heart of the city, easy access to all places of interest, and only a few minutes walk from the train/bus station.
Mediocre
3,2
Pros: Nothing
Good
7,6
Pros: Good friendly service
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8,0
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Mediocre
3,6
Pros: Very average hotel and certainly not value for money
Good
7,6
Pros: the location,
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"Located in Atlantic Wharf, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cardiff Bay, Wales Millennium Centre and Cardiff Motorpoint Arena. Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle are also within 1 mile (2 km). Cardiff Bay Station is 8 minutes by foot and Cardiff Central Station is 18 minutes. "




Overall 8,5 Excellent
Based on 1 850 reviews
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Excellent
8,0
Pros: Was convenient, clean, friendly. Great WiFi
Excellent
8,0
Pros: Excellent location at a very competetive price. Satff were very professional and helpful. can't fault it.
Good
6,7
Pros: staff were wonderful
Good
7,3
Pros: Convenient location for both Cardiff City & Cardiff Bay.
Good
7,0
Pros: The location was great!
Excellent
8,0
Pros: Staff were always present and very helpful
Excellent
8,0
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5,6
Pros: Good breakfast, very quiet for a Sat night, comfortable, clean, pleasing decor, good taxi booking by reception
Good
6,0
Pros: Quiet area within 10mins walking of centre. Good selection of restaurants on the quay 10mins walk as well.Room clean and good size.Large shower for a change.Staff very helpfull.
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Good
6,4
Pros: Very good location for Red Dragon Centre and Mermaid Quay. Not too bad for town centre. Good car park and helpful to be able to use beyond check out time. Staff very helpful.
Good
6,0
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"Located in Cardiff City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Motorpoint Arena. Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium are also within 1 mile (2 km). Cardiff Queen Street Station is 11 minutes by foot and Cardiff Central Station is 13 minutes. "




Overall 8,2 Excellent
Based on 2 530 reviews
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Good
6,3
Pros: great location for visiting the city being only a five minutes walk from the centre, helpful and friendly staff
Excellent
8,0
Pros: It was close to shopping center.Leisure facilities were excellent and the staff were very helpful at all times,breakfast very good.
Excellent
8,0
Pros: Our request for rooms to be on a particular floor and situated together as close as possible was granted. Executive rooms were large, airy and very clean and good value for money.
Good
6,0
Pros: Hotel is ideally placed for Cardiff centre. Good range of facilities especially as we had children with us.
Good
6,3
Pros: freedom, staff
Good
7,6
Pros: the staff was very nice and always helpful, even if we only stayed two nights. It was great to enjoy the leisure center. the breakfast was amazing and we liked the 24h opened bar.
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Good
7,6
Pros: Very good room price. The fact that our daughter (aged 15) could stay in the same room at no extra charge. Free use of the health club facilities. Beautiful modern room.
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5,6
Pros: Shop
Good
6,0
Pros: Leisure facilities - Swimming pool + Sauna
Okay
5,6
Pros: everything
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"Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Museum of Welsh Life (Welsh Folk Museum), St Fagans and Trelai Park. Victoria Park is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. "




Overall 8,2 Excellent
Based on 2 189 reviews
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5,7
Pros: Convenient for millennium stadium
Excellent
8,0
Pros: The restaurant staff were very helpful
Okay
4,7
Pros: Value for money, excellent location
Good
6,3
Pros: Good location for Cardiff centre as long as you have a car. Good breakfast and pleasent suroundings
Good
7,7
Pros: The rooms are comfortable and nicely furnished, the pool and fitness centre is great if you want to work out or relax. The food is excellent quality, however the bar/room service menu could be enhanced with a few more options. Overall excellent value for money.
Good
6,8
Pros: Comfortable room. Friendly staff. Good food. Excellent facilities. Lovely view over the lake.
Okay
5,6
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Excellent
8,0
Pros: Stayed here many times and always found that the restaurant is excellent.
Good
6,0
Pros: The location,facilities, luxurious bed and very accomodating & helpful staff
Okay
5,2
Pros: reasonably priced
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A modern, accessible hotel near Cardiff Castle and the Principality Stadium Centrally located opposite Cardiff Castle, Holiday Inn® Cardiff City Centre hotel is ideal for either a business trip or a leisure visit. It's 12 miles from Cardiff International Airport and five miles from the M4 motorway. For a fee, you can leave your car in a hotel parking space; Cardiff Central train station is less than 10 minutes' walk away. Sports fans are five minutes' walk from the Principality Stadium, the home of Welsh rugby, and 15 minutes from the Swalec Stadium. You can walk to Cardiff Castle in two minutes, and the shops of central Cardiff are right outside the hotel door. The 200 outlets of St. David's Dewi Sant shopping centre are a 10-minute walk away. You can also tour the town with ease aboard a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus – there's a stop opposite the hotel. Get up to speed before a meeting using free Wi-Fi, and check the news on two computers in the lobby. The hotel's dedicated Academy Conference Centre makes it easy to organise a training session or event to suit all your requirements, for up to 150 delegates. Enjoy modern British fare in the Junction Restaurant, or relax with a Starbucks coffee in the lounge bar. Watch the game over a beer in Callaghan's Sports Bar, or sit back in the large, sunny beer garden. Kids stay and eat free.




Overall 8,2 Excellent
Based on 1 738 reviews
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7,3
Pros: The Location, only a minute away from the city centre & right by the Castle & Bute Park. Also every easy to get to.
Okay
4,0
Pros: The front desk staff was responsive. The location of the hotel is a plus.
Okay
5,7
Pros: Location was perfect as we were going to the Milenium Stadium. Easy to find and ideal having parking on site. Close to all the shops and Castle.
Okay
4,0
Pros: the location
Good
7,3
Pros: I like the service, breakfast, free drink (as priority club member), promotions spilled out rather than hidden, fleibility to cancel and rebook my room with pleasure (It was a big problem for Novotail London by Accor group & they charged me 130 pounds for nothing) These people are good and I will go again. They gave us the park view (Best view).
Good
7,6
Pros: The breakfast was very good and the staff extremely friendly.
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Good
7,6
Pros: city centre location easy to find
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4,0
Pros: The only thing I liked about the hotel was the locataion
Okay
4,0
Pros: It was central and close to all the places we wanted to visit and was easily found from the motorway.
Good
7,6
Pros: Staff was very friendly helpful
"Located in Cardiff City Centre, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Capitol Shopping Centre, Cardiff Motorpoint Arena and Cardiff Castle. Principality Stadium and St. David's Hall are also within 15 minutes. Cardiff Queen Street Station is only a 5-minute walk and Cathays Station is 14 minutes. "




Overall 8,1 Excellent
Based on 3 823 reviews
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Good
6,3
Pros: Closeness to city centre
Excellent
8,0
Pros: The large clean bedrooms and friendly staff. The snack food also seemed good value.
Good
6,0
Pros: The room was very good apart from the huge crack running through the outer glazing of the picture window! Fantastic views across the city.
Okay
4,7
Pros: Good location, nicely laid out - spacious bar and restaurant.
Good
7,7
Pros: The size of the room was amazingly big and the beds were very comfortable, I would highly recommend staying on the twelve floor as the views are amazing
Okay
4,8
Pros: large bedroom
Good
7,6
Pros: It is a very comfortable hotel, located conveniently downtown Cardiff. A room was large and comfortable, nice bed. Hotel has good restaurant; breakfast which was included was delicious. We once also had dinner at the hotel , it also was very good. Staff was polite and helpful.
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Mediocre
2,8
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Good
6,0
Pros: nothing in particular, it was ok
Excellent
8,0
Pros: Perfect location for city centre.
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"Located in Cardiff City Centre, this hotel is steps away from Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral of St David and Cardiff Motorpoint Arena. Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Castle are also within 10 minutes. Cardiff Queen Street Station is 6 minutes by foot and Cardiff Central Station is 8 minutes. "




Overall 8,0 Excellent
Based on 3 753 reviews
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Good
7,0
Pros: It was a very short visit, butthe room was lovely and the late check-out time was ideal
Good
7,0
Pros: close to the stadium
Good
6,0
Pros: Proximity to cia
Good
7,3
Pros: The staff were so friendly and helpful and the rooms were spacious and very clean.
Excellent
8,0
Pros: helpfulness of the staff
Good
6,7
Pros: location, cleanliness, value for money.
Excellent
8,0
Pros: The Hotel was clean and welcoming breakfast excellent and healthy, the staff were all very polite,helpful and friendly. Have stayed before and would recommended it
Excellent
8,0
Pros: A very very clean and bright warm and comfort at the top of the list.
Excellent
8,0
Pros: room size was good, staff were very friendly
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Excellent
8,0
Pros: all the above
With a stay at The Angel Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Cardiff, within a 5-minute walk of Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium. Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 7 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.




Overall 8,0 Excellent
Based on 3 534 reviews
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Excellent
9,7
Pros: Friendly helpful staff. Great location for Rugby stadium, castle and the city centre and other tourist points. Comfortable room with a view of the case
Good
6,7
Pros: excellent location,
Good
7,7
Pros: Staff were very helpful and friendly. Location was perfect for shopping in the city and near bus routes around the city to see the sights. Would definately book again.
Good
6,0
Pros: The room charge was low so value for money in that respect
Okay
5,7
Pros: The location was superb. Parking onsite at a reasonable cost.
Excellent
8,0
Pros: Central for everything, lovely hotel
Good
6,4
Pros: Central location
Okay
5,2
Pros: Staff were friendly and helpful. The Angel is a great location for visiting Cardiff within walking distance of most things and an inexpensive cab ride from the Bay.
Good
6,0
Pros: The waiter was extremely helpful, he couldn't do enough for us
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4,8
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5,2
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2015-2017 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence winner The Radisson Blu Hotel, Cardiff is superbly located in the heart of Europe s youngest capital city and offers excellent rail and road connections to all UK destinations, and Cardiff Airport currently hosts 11 airlines serving a selection of UK and international destinations. Home to the Millennium Stadium, Millennium Centre, Cardiff Castle, Motorsport Arena, and St David s shopping centre, which includes the John Lewis department store, the city has become a major destination for both leisure and business travelers. Stroll along Mill Lane, stopping at one of the many bars and restaurants, or browse in the unique shops to be found in the historic Victorian and Edwardian arcades. The exclusive and cosmopolitan Cardiff Bay is 15 minutes walk way and adds to the appeal of the city. Striking and futuristic from the outside, the hotel is one of the tallest buildings in the city, with 215 contemporary rooms and suites, over 21 floors, offering stunning city views. The spacious bedrooms offer bold design elements and are presented in 3 diverse and contemporary designs Chic, Fashion and Fresh ranging from warm, contemporary and classic to daring and unconventional, each with floor to ceiling windows offering breathtaking views overlooking the city. The room facilities meet the highest standards, including climate control, Free high speed wired or WiFi internet access, flat panel interactive TV with over 35 channels, sizable in room desk, iron and ironing board, mini bar, hairdryer and laptop compatible safe. Fitness room on the second floor is available complimentary for all hotel guests Our Meetings and Events Promise is simple and powerful, 100 percent professional, committed and caring. Yes I can and 100 percent satisfaction guaranteed. With recently launched experience Meetings concept. Located on the first floor in a dedicated conference wing, the six state or the art meeting rooms are laid out to provide an easy, efficient and business like environment for a successful meeting, exhibition or conference. The floor to ceiling windows allow natural light to flood through our executive boardrooms and Azzuro Lounge. All rooms boast the latest hi tech equipment and offer built in LCD projectors, screens, WiFi Internet access and sound systems all tailored for your meeting or event. Located on the first floor, the Filini restaurant is the creative blend of simplistic authentic Italian cuisine in a contemporary and informal setting. From Super Breakfast Buffet to mouth watering dinners, the menu offers a wide selection of sumptuous dishes to suit every palette; it is all about the freshest produce sourced in Italy. Available for all guests amazing grazing table d hote at GBP 23.95 for 3 courses and GBP 19.95 for 2 courses with one drink. Kick off your meal with a relaxing drink in the Filini Bar and Lounge, located on a mezzanine floor overlooking the lobby. The 2 story picture windows in the bar flood this area with natural daylight, in a unique seating style providing a cool and refreshing ambience. The bar offers a wide choice of delicious Italian wines, spirits and classic cocktails The Super Breakfast Buffet served daily in Filini, offers an exciting selection of dishes, including cold and warm buffets, a spread of fresh fruits and juices and breads. Later in the day why not enjoy a freshly prepared coffee or a working lunch in The Bar.




Overall 7,9 Good
Based on 5 220 reviews
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Excellent
9,4
Pros: Location and rooms were outstanding. Breakfast well worth the extra cost and very helpful staff. WIFI good.
Good
7,7
Pros: Good location nice breakfast bathroom and good size room
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Amazing hotel, lovely staff, free upgrade to business class on top floor with amazing view, cosy bed, great food- fantastic stay
Good
6,0
Pros: Location
Good
7,7
Pros: Very good but slightly expensive.
Okay
5,3
Pros: Close to city centre
Good
7,0
Pros: The room was lovely, plenty of room and the breakfast was excellent.
Good
7,7
Pros: Rooms were lovely with great views over the city.
Good
6,0
Pros: The location was good for our needs.
Good
6,0
Pros: Room had great view, really clean and well kept.
Okay
5,0
Pros: The hotel was very well situated and very clean and comfortable
Good
7,6
Pros: Location, comfort
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4,4
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Good
6,0
Pros: Room fab, breakfast / eating area fab, hotel generally nicely laid out and very modern.
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