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

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

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

John

₩197,321

₩236,786 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.

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

A bathroom with a mirror, a table with a lamp, a bottle, and a glass of water.

2. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Castle Quarter, 0.9 km from Sophia Gardens

₩107,355

₩128,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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

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

3. The Parkgate Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1 km from Sophia Gardens

Boris

₩163,300

₩195,960 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

₩142,131

₩170,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with chairs.

5. Lincoln House Hotel

Pontcanna, 0.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Hannah

₩117,982

₩141,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

₩163,300

₩195,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A historic building with a prominent entrance labeled "The Pontecanna Inn." It features a classic architectural style with stonework and multiple windows.

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

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

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

7. Pontcanna Inn

Pontcanna, 0.2 km from Sophia Gardens

David

₩82,200

₩98,640 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 lobby with seating areas, large windows offering city views, and a central coffee table.

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

8. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Luke

₩103,353

₩124,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 bar area with a polished reflective surface, a bartender preparing a drink, and a variety of bottles in the background.

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

9. Park Plaza Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 1 km from Sophia Gardens

karen

₩127,979

₩153,574 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A living room with a black leather sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and two floating shelves with decorative items.

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.

10. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

Pontcanna, 0.7 km from Sophia Gardens

Michael

₩67,246

₩80,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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

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

11. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Castle Quarter, 0.6 km from Sophia Gardens

philip

₩101,833

₩122,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 hotel room with a bed, a sofa, two armchairs, a TV, and a city view.

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

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the wall.

12. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Priyanka

₩142,131

₩170,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

13. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Castle Quarter, 1.1 km from Sophia Gardens

Katelyn

₩103,220

₩123,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

14. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Butetown, 2.8 km from Sophia Gardens

kayode

₩100,702

₩126,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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.

15. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.1 km from Sophia Gardens

Brian

₩107,506

₩129,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

₩80,970

₩97,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

Andrew

₩57,458

₩68,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa with patterned cushions, a green armchair, and pendant lighting.

A modern bar area with seating and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone patterned floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with a sofa.

A long indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white walls and columns, and a tiled floor.

18. Hilton Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 0.8 km from Sophia Gardens

Andrew

₩152,943

₩183,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

A multi-story Holiday Inn Express hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a flat roof.

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

19. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 2.2 km from Sophia Gardens

Tabra

₩87,698

₩105,238 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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.

A hotel reception area with a red counter, a sign for the Sandringham Hotel, and a sign for the Sturt Bar & Lounge Hotel.

20. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1 km from Sophia Gardens

Fannie

₩81,650

₩97,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Sophia Gardens

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Parador44	9.8 Exceptional 213 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,519 reviews	View
The Parkgate Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,804 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 331 reviews	View
Lincoln House Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 713 reviews	View

Top Sophia Gardens Hotel Reviews

Park Plaza Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"They were great in everyway"

The Angel Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Check in and out was easy Room was clean had everything you need for a nights stay Hotel is old but has character could you use paint in hallways and corridors but overall would stay again"

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

8/10 Good

"This is a historic hotel with a location that is convenient and walkable to many main attractions in Cardiff. We appreciated our extra large room, comfortable bed, and windows that totally blocked any noise from the street. The lift was not working, but is being repaired. The room, however, had only one chair and did not provide bottles of water. Housekeeping in regard to floor cleanliness would benefit from being turned up a couple notches. The condition of the floor detracted from the otherwise pleasant room. On the plus side, the breakfast was generous, elegant, and excellent; it is served in a large grade 2 listed historic meeting room."

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"I was very pleasantly surprised by the Leonardo Cardiff. We were checked in by the lovely Joanna, who is fantastic. The hotel was spotless, not ultra modern but for its age and character it was faultless. The breakfast is extremely good value for money and the food was excellent. The room amenities were also excellent, there was a mini fridge, iron and ironing board, safe and hairdryer. Large desk and vanity area. The beds were really comfy. I’d definitely recommend staying here and I’d be more than happy to stay again. We also had a room upgrade which was a nice surprise."

Novotel Cardiff Centre

8/10 Good

"We were put into an accessible room, which was not required. no sockets by the bed, only at the opposite end of the room. Other than that, it was lovely, with great facilities."

The Coal Exchange Hotel

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff, the room was large but very dark, it had dark wallpaper & curtains & there were only a couple of spot lights as you entered then a lit recess area above the bed & one bedside lamp which wasn’t ideal. The bed was comfortable & the bathroom had a huge jacuzzi bath, with nice towels provided. We did go for breakfast, it’s self service, plenty to choose from, tho scrambled is the only egg option, good for the price."

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic"

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was soundproof and very clean. Excellent customer service. Will be visiting again."

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

10/10 Excellent

"Bernadette at the reception was very helpful and professional. Even the staff in the carpark as well as the male staff doing the maintenance at the lift lobby were very friendly. The bathroom was sparkling clean, no complaints at all."

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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A historic stone castle with a flag, surrounded by grassy hills 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 367 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 Clayton Hotel Cardiff.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Sophia Gardens?

Expedia has 367 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?

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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. Lincoln House Hotel

6. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

7. Pontcanna Inn

8. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

9. Park Plaza Cardiff

10. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

11. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

12. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

13. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

14. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

15. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

16. The Coal Exchange Hotel

17. easyHotel Cardiff

18. Hilton Cardiff

19. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

20. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

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Top Sophia Gardens Hotel Reviews

Park Plaza Cardiff

The Angel Hotel

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Novotel Cardiff Centre

The Coal Exchange Hotel

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

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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