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

1. Parador44

Castle Quarter, 0.8 km from Sophia Gardens

Sarah

₩195,066

₩234,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

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.

2. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Castle Quarter, 0.9 km from Sophia Gardens

Roger

₩104,633

₩125,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A restaurant with high ceilings, arched windows, and a cozy seating area with leather chairs and tables set for dining.

3. The Parkgate Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1 km from Sophia Gardens

Boris

₩161,434

₩193,721 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 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.

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

4. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 2.2 km from Sophia Gardens

Claire

₩150,970

₩181,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear blue tiles, a seating area with chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

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.

5. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

Butetown, 3.1 km from Sophia Gardens

Elizabeth

₩167,413

₩200,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

6. The Maltsters Arms

Llandaff, 2.3 km from Sophia Gardens

alan

₩85,201

₩102,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A historic stone building with multiple windows and a prominent chimney.

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.

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

7. Lincoln House Hotel

Pontcanna, 0.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Hannah

₩116,030

₩139,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

8. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

Pontcanna, 0.2 km from Sophia Gardens

Sarah

₩102,575

₩123,090 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.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a green artificial turf path, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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.

9. Pontcanna Inn

Pontcanna, 0.2 km from Sophia Gardens

David

₩116,735

₩140,089 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

A modern building with a flat facade, large windows, and a corner entrance.

10. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Benjamin

₩74,738

₩89,686 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 modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a bench along the side.

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.

11. Park Plaza Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 1 km from Sophia Gardens

karen

₩130,642

₩156,770 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 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.

12. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Luke

₩95,291

₩114,350 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

A room with a television on a stand, a dresser, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

13. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

Pontcanna, 0.7 km from Sophia Gardens

Michael

₩61,650

₩73,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern living room with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.

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.

14. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Castle Quarter, 0.6 km from Sophia Gardens

philip

₩94,170

₩113,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

A living room with a fireplace, a red armchair, a brown leather armchair, a white sofa, and a wooden chest.

15. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.1 km from Sophia Gardens

John

₩106,277

₩127,532 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 bar area with a wooden counter, shelves with bottles, and seating with cushions.

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.

16. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Butetown, 2.8 km from Sophia Gardens

David

₩99,551

₩119,461 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 conference room with tables, chairs, a large screen, and a view of buildings through large windows.

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

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

17. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Priyanka

₩140,507

₩168,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

18. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Castle Quarter, 1.1 km from Sophia Gardens

Patricia

₩96,491

₩115,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

19. easyHotel Cardiff

Adamsdown, 1.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Helen

₩62,780

₩75,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

20. The Coal Exchange Hotel

Butetown, 2.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Caroline

₩80,045

₩96,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Sophia Gardens

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Parador44	9.8 Exceptional 216 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,515 reviews	View
The Parkgate Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,816 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 335 reviews	View
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,011 reviews	View

Top Sophia Gardens Hotel Reviews

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Excellent stay."

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location close to Cardiff city centre, and even nearer to the vibrant Cardiff Bay with some fabulous restaurants Well maintained and clean rooms. Great staff and lovely food. Good value for money. Highly recommended"

Novotel Cardiff Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Check in and out were both very good"

Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"We have stayed here a number of times and it doesn’t fail to meet expectations"

The Angel Hotel

8/10 Good

"A little dated but the room was clean and the bed very comfortable. A nice team on the desk."

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

8/10 Good

"Some staff were very helpful and friendly"

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely"

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

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Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was in an amazing location, right in the middle of the main shopping district. Room was very clean (pretty sure new carpet had recently been installed!). The continental breakfast was plentiful, and it even had some gluten free bread which was so nice. Front desk staff was very kind and helpful. Great stay overall."

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. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

3. The Parkgate Hotel

4. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

5. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

6. The Maltsters Arms

7. Lincoln House Hotel

8. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

9. Pontcanna Inn

10. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

11. Park Plaza Cardiff

12. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

13. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

14. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

15. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

16. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

17. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

18. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

19. easyHotel Cardiff

20. The Coal Exchange Hotel

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Top Sophia Gardens Hotel Reviews

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Novotel Cardiff Centre

Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

The Angel Hotel

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Leonardo Hotel 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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