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Cardiff City Centre - Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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Discover well-known properties in Cardiff City Centre that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 270 hotels in Cardiff City Centre and price data was last updated on 22 March 2025. The average price for a hotel in Cardiff City Centre is .
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1 Hemingway Road, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Bayside Cardiff hotel in Butetown with free parking This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Future Inns Cardiff Bay offers 197 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Cardiff hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.4
Excellent
3127 reviews
Location
2.0 km from city centre
1 Park Place, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Eco-certified Cardiff hotel in Cardiff City Centre with a 24-hour front desk This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 24-hour room service, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff offers 140 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
3227 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
Mill Lane, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Cardiff Marriott Hotel offers all you need to experience the vibrant Welsh capital city in style. Perfectly situated in the heart of the city center, steps from the Utilita Arena and in walking distance of the Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle, our hotel in Cardiff with parking effortlessly sits where everything happens. Relax after a long day of meetings or exploring the city in our spacious, recently refurbished guest rooms and suites with pillowtop beds and high-speed Wi-Fi. Enjoy delicious afternoon teas, cocktails, and all-day dining at Browns Brasserie and Bar situated within the hotel. Keep up with your workout routine in our fitness center. Select our hotel to host your next event or conference; with six versatile refurbished venues and superb planning and catering teams, we are a perfect choice for a business meeting or social gathering here in Cardiff. Providing unbeatable access to main attractions in the city, this family hotel in Cardiff offers an unforgettable experience.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
2641 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
Castle Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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 in central Cardiff are right outside the hotel door. The 200 outlets of St. David's Dewi Sant Shopping Centre is 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 or relax with a coffee in the newly renovated open lobby area. Watch the game over a beer or sit back and enjoy the sun in the large, sunny Beer Garden. Kids stay and eat free.
Free Wi-Fi
8.3
Excellent
2650 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
Dominions Arcade Queen Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Welcome to Hotel Indigo® Cardiff, where bespoke design meets classic Welsh heritage. Our boutique bedrooms reflect our vibrant city, with the themes Made in Wales, Welsh Industry and Music embodied in local art and natural materials. Many also offer wonderful views of the Cardiff skyline, and they all have free Wi-Fi and invigorating rainfall showers. Moments from our front door you can sing along with the fans at the home of Welsh Rugby, explore the historic Cardiff Castle with its fairy tale towers, or rock out to that famous local music at the Cardiff Utilita Arena. Our fully equipped fitness suite will keep you on your toes, and after a day of discovery, visit our rooftop restaurant & bar 'Lefel 6 at Dominions Arcade', which is the perfect place to relax, with private dining option and not to mention a fabulous roof terrace.
Free Wi-Fi
8.9
Excellent
2770 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
Meridian Gate, Bute Terrace, . 0 ., Cardiff, United Kingdom
Hotel with a 24-hour business center, a short walk to Cardiff Castle This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour business center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a conference center, 24-hour room service, and a business center. Radisson Blu Hotel Cardiff offers 215 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cardiff hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
7.9
Good
2971 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
St Mary Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Eco-certified Cardiff hotel in Cardiff City Centre with a 24-hour fitness center Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk. Clayton Hotel Cardiff offers 216 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cardiff hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
2849 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
Grey Friars Road, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Eco-certified Cardiff hotel in Cardiff City Centre with a full-service spa A full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a steam room are onsite. Park Plaza Cardiff offers 129 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a health club, and a steam room.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
8.3
Excellent
2606 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
€103
Longueil Close, Cardiff, United Kingdom
A modern waterside hotel close to Cardiff Bay and the city centre, with free Wi-Fi, on-site parking and included Express Start Breakfast With its handy location between Cardiff Bay and the city centre, and overlooking Bute East Dock, Holiday Inn Express® Cardiff Bay hotel makes a convenient base. It's a mile from Cardiff Central railway station and 10 minutes on foot from Cardiff Bay station. It's a five-minute walk to the nearest bus stop, where you can catch the Cardiff Baycar bus into the city. Cardiff International Airport (CWL) is half an hour's drive away. A 10-minute walk from the hotel, the rejuvenated Cardiff Bay area is home to restaurants and bars and the Wales Millennium Centre. Walk 15 minutes north from the hotel, and you'll reach central Cardiff, where the sights include the Principality Stadium, formerly known as Millennium Stadium, and Cardiff Castle. The hotel's central location also suits business travellers. on-site parking and free Wi-Fi. Each morning you can enjoy our hot item buffet, as well as continental choices, at the inclusive breakfast buffet. At the end of a busy day, unwind with a cold beer or a glass of wine in the hotel bar.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
2663 reviews
Location
1.4 km from city centre
Kingsway, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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.
Pool
8.2
Excellent
2839 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
€112

Top-rated hotels near Cardiff City Centre

Browse through properties in Cardiff City Centre that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 270 properties in Cardiff City Centre and data was last updated on 22 March 2025.
These Cardiff City Centre properties are among the highest rated by our users. Be sure to read user reviews to learn why these hotels are among the highest rated.
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Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff CF10 4RT, Cardiff, United Kingdom
1.0 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
€91
Avg. per night
148 Newport Road, Cardiff, United Kingdom
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€51
Avg. per night
Helmont House 10 Churchill Way, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€66
Avg. per night
Station Approach, Saunders Rd, Cardiff Cf10 1rh, Uk, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€55
Avg. per night
59 Fitzhamon Embankment, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€53
Avg. per night
Castle Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€58
Avg. per night
88 St Mary Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€82
Avg. per night
58 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, United Kingdom
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€82
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels near Cardiff City Centre, Cardiff

Discover affordable stays in Cardiff City Centre that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Cardiff City Centre can be found for as low as €22 per night. There is currently one property in Cardiff City Centre that can be booked for this price. Mrs Potts Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Cardiff City Centre. Price data was last updated on 22 March 2025
At the moment, these hotels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across close to Cardiff City Centre. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.
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109 St Mary Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€22
Avg. per night
108 St Mary Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€40
Avg. per night
St Marys Street, Imperial Gate, Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€42
Avg. per night
118 Clive Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
1.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
€44
Avg. per night
The Friary, Off Queen Street,36, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.3 km from city centre
€45
Avg. per night
11 Coldstream Terrace, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€46
Avg. per night
21 St Mary Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€48
Avg. per night
45-47 Fitzhamon Embankment, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€50
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Cardiff City Centre

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We've come across the following hotels near Cardiff City Centre with different price and hotel class options. For added insight, we've also noted the most popular and best value hotels within each hotel class.
4 stars +
88 St Mary Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
1 Hemingway Road, Cardiff, United Kingdom
1 Park Place, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Mill Lane, Cardiff, United Kingdom
3 stars
Station Approach, Saunders Rd, Cardiff Cf10 1rh, Uk, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Castle Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
St Marys Street, Imperial Gate, Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom

Other accommodations in Cardiff City Centre

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Dominions Arcade Queen Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€94
Avg. per night
The Friary, Off Queen Street,36, Cardiff, United Kingdom
0.3 km from city centre
€45
Avg. per night
1 Hemingway Road, Cardiff, United Kingdom
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€88
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Cardiff City Centre

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About Cardiff City Centre

Located in the heart of the Welsh capital, Cardiff City Centre is a bustling commercial and entertainment district on the banks of the River Taff. It encompasses Victorian and Edwardian arcades, state-of-the-art sporting arenas and a historic library that has been transformed into a modern history museum.

Things to do in Cardiff City Centre

In the heart of Cardiff City Centre is the Museum of Cardiff, which offers insight into the city’s fascinating past. Housed within the 1882-built Old Library, it features around 3,000 artefacts and interactive exhibits that tell the story of those who made the city what it is today. Alongside the museum is St John the Baptist Church, one of the only medieval buildings in the city centre.

Coincide your visit to Cardiff with a rugby match at Principality Stadium, a riverside sporting venue built to host the 1999 Rugby World Cup. It’s the largest stadium in Wales and has the capacity to seat more than 73,000 spectators. On the other side of Cardiff City Centre is the Cardiff International Arena, which hosts performances by big-name bands and comedians.

Cardiff City Centre is a major shopping destination, with modern shopping malls juxtaposed against historic arcades and a 19th-century market. Watching over the capital’s commercial streets is the imposing Cardiff Castle, which was originally built in the 11th century by Norman invaders. Explore its opulent rooms decorated with elaborate murals and stained glass windows before climbing to the top of the medieval keep.

Getting around Cardiff City Centre

Cardiff City Centre is around 25 minutes’ drive from Cardiff Airport, which has flights to destinations across Europe. Long-distance trains connect to the Cardiff Central railway station and buses travel throughout the city centre. Most of Cardiff City Centre’s attractions can easily be accessed on foot.

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  • What are the best hotels near Cardiff City Centre?

    Travelodge Cardiff Central Queen Street (7.8/10 from 31 reviews), The Angel Hotel (7.8/10 from 3,516 reviews), and Clayton Hotel Cardiff (8.4/10 from 2,849 reviews) are all highly-rated places to stay near Cardiff City Centre.

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    The most popular hotel near Old Town Of Albufeira is Eden Villas & Apartments, with 1,107 HotelsCombined users scoring it 8.8/10.

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    If you’re planning to stay near Dublin City Centre, you should consider Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin, which has a score of 8.7 from 7,083 reviews.

  • How much is a cheap hotel near Cardiff City Centre?

    €20/night is the cheapest price found for a hotel near Cardiff City Centre by HotelsCombined users over the last 72 hours.

  • What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Cardiff City Centre?

    The most popular landmarks in Cardiff City Centre are Galway City Center (in Galway), Old Town Of Albufeira (in Albufeira), and Dublin City Centre (in Dublin) according to our user data. If you plan to visit any of these, we recommend finding a hotel nearby to cut down on travel time.

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