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 kitchen with blue cabinets, a coffee machine, and various bottles and jars on shelves.

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

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

1. Parador44

Castle Quarter, 0.8 km from Sophia Gardens

John

₩196,676

₩236,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dark countertop, and a built-in oven. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of a balcony with curtains.

2. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 2.2 km from Sophia Gardens

Claire

₩143,883

₩172,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

3. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Castle Quarter, 0.9 km from Sophia Gardens

Roger

₩105,497

₩126,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

4. The Parkgate Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1 km from Sophia Gardens

Boris

₩165,313

₩198,375 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 a glass table and chairs.

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.

5. Lincoln House Hotel

Pontcanna, 0.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Hannah

₩132,587

₩159,104 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

A modern lounge area with seating, a coffee table, and a decorative plant.

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

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

₩165,313

₩198,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

7. The Maltsters Arms

Llandaff, 2.3 km from Sophia Gardens

alan

₩85,904

₩103,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

8. Pontcanna Inn

Pontcanna, 0.2 km from Sophia Gardens

David

₩110,377

₩132,452 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a fireplace, and modern lighting fixtures.

9. Park Plaza Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 1 km from Sophia Gardens

karen

₩134,282

₩161,138 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

10. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

Pontcanna, 0.7 km from Sophia Gardens

Michael

₩62,159

₩74,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

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

11. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Luke

₩97,581

₩117,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

12. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Castle Quarter, 1.1 km from Sophia Gardens

Patricia

₩104,493

₩125,392 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.

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves with bottles, and seating with cushions.

13. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Butetown, 2.8 km from Sophia Gardens

David

₩101,943

₩122,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 cityscape at night with illuminated buildings and a view of the city skyline.

14. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Priyanka

₩141,667

₩170,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A bar area with stools, tables, and a checkered floor.

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

A conference room with rows of white chairs, a red carpet, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

15. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.1 km from Sophia Gardens

Brian

₩107,154

₩128,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

16. The Coal Exchange Hotel

Butetown, 2.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Caroline

₩81,967

₩98,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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

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

17. easyHotel Cardiff

Adamsdown, 1.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Helen

₩55,104

₩66,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a yellow umbrella, and a brick building in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A breakfast buffet area with coffee options, a sign for 'Express Start Breakfast', and a 'Wake Cup' sign offering fairtrade coffee.

A library interior with ornate woodwork, bookshelves, and a fireplace.

18. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 2.2 km from Sophia Gardens

Tabra

₩84,397

₩101,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel entrance with a red awning, a sign for Ladbrokes, and 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

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

19. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1 km from Sophia Gardens

Fannie

₩81,383

₩97,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

20. The Angel Hotel

Castle Quarter, 0.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Gemma

₩87,823

₩105,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Sophia Gardens

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Parador44	9.8 Exceptional 215 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 334 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,513 reviews	View
The Parkgate Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,809 reviews	View
Lincoln House Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 715 reviews	View

Top Sophia Gardens Hotel Reviews

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was wonderful. The location was excellent. The hotel itself was in decent shape, but the lift was broken and four floors were difficult to navigate with suitcases. One gentleman at the desk was willing to help, though."

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Good location for the bay with good customer service at the hotel"

easyHotel Cardiff

8/10 Good

"I booked an overnight stay with friends checking in a little late and checking out early., so it's just a few hours stay.But so far we had good experience, staff were friendly and location was convenient for us."

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Good location clean safe"

Novotel Cardiff Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic weekend away! The management gave us an upgrade for our special weekend. The hotel has a nice atmosphere."

Park Plaza Cardiff

8/10 Good

"Beautiful hotel with lovely big rooms, ate in the main restaurant the food was delicious with lots of variety, on the downside our room overlooked the main road opposite the pubs and the noise was deafening, stopped around 3am.final verdict is lovely rooms and hotel but overpriced drinks and too noisy if staying in a road facing room."

The Angel Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel, very central, and great to have onsite parking which even though cost £18 was still cheaper than any other carpark around. It does need updating and some TLC but our room was clean and everything we needed for a good night's sleep, after all we were out all day and just needed a base. Staff were very friendly and helpful. It was also good value for money"

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

8/10 Good

"Would recommend this hotel very clean and staff are very friendly and happy to help air-conditioning very good. Would Abby stay again?"

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

8/10 Good

"Great location, friendly reception staff, clean and modern with good blackout curtains and comfy beds. Only disappointment was breakfast! Lack of choice, poor quality and NO COFFEE!"

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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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 371 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 371 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. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

3. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

4. The Parkgate Hotel

5. Lincoln House Hotel

6. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

7. The Maltsters Arms

8. Pontcanna Inn

9. Park Plaza Cardiff

10. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

11. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

12. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

13. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

14. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

15. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

16. The Coal Exchange Hotel

17. easyHotel Cardiff

18. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

19. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

20. The Angel Hotel

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Top Sophia Gardens Hotel Reviews

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

easyHotel Cardiff

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Novotel Cardiff Centre

Park Plaza Cardiff

The Angel Hotel

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

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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