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

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

1. Parador44

Castle Quarter, 0.8 km from Sophia Gardens

John

₩184,259

₩221,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

2. The Parkgate Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1 km from Sophia Gardens

Boris

₩163,786

₩196,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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

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

3. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Castle Quarter, 0.9 km from Sophia Gardens

₩101,608

₩121,929 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 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.

4. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 2.2 km from Sophia Gardens

Claire

₩142,555

₩171,066 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 modern lounge area with seating, a coffee table, and a decorative plant.

5. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

Butetown, 3.1 km from Sophia Gardens

Linda

₩162,270

₩194,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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.

6. Lincoln House Hotel

Pontcanna, 0.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Stuart

₩160,101

₩192,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a table, and a poster advertising the hotel.

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

A restaurant interior with stone walls, framed pictures, a menu board, and tables set for dining.

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

₩90,765

₩108,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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.

8. Pontcanna Inn

Pontcanna, 0.2 km from Sophia Gardens

David

₩84,395

₩101,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with a large bed, grey and blue pillows, a framed bee artwork on the wall, and bedside lamps.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.

A modern kitchen with a herringbone tile backsplash, a stainless steel sink, and a patterned floor.

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

9. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

Pontcanna, 0.2 km from Sophia Gardens

Sarah

₩104,070

₩124,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A bar area with a coffee machine, shelves of bottles, and a refrigerator.

A bar area with a wooden counter labeled "FOUR POINTS FLEX" by Sheraton, a selection of liquor bottles, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A modern lounge area with a round table, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

10. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Benjamin

₩74,310

₩89,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

11. Park Plaza Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 1 km from Sophia Gardens

karen

₩128,360

₩154,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, large windows offering city views, and a central coffee table.

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

₩101,836

₩122,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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.

13. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Castle Quarter, 1.1 km from Sophia Gardens

Katelyn

₩103,527

₩124,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

14. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Castle Quarter, 0.6 km from Sophia Gardens

philip

₩95,542

₩114,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 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.

15. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Priyanka

₩142,555

₩171,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

16. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

Pontcanna, 0.7 km from Sophia Gardens

Kate

₩67,098

₩80,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

17. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.1 km from Sophia Gardens

Arindam

₩113,285

₩135,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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.

18. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Butetown, 2.8 km from Sophia Gardens

kayode

₩114,650

₩137,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a 'CARDIFF' sign, and a 'WELCOME' sign.

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.

19. easyHotel Cardiff

Adamsdown, 1.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Andrew

₩57,629

₩69,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a window with curtains.

20. The Coal Exchange Hotel

Butetown, 2.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Caroline

₩81,211

₩97,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Sophia Gardens

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Parador44	9.8 Exceptional 212 reviews	View
The Parkgate Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,817 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,508 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 330 reviews	View
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View

Top Sophia Gardens Hotel Reviews

Park Plaza Cardiff

8/10 Good

"I’ve been staying at this hotel since 2010, and it’s always been our go‑to place when visiting Cardiff. We’ve loved it for so long that even our now 11 year old looks forward to staying here. The staff are consistently helpful, the location is ideal, and the facilities have always contributed to a really enjoyable stay. However, this is the first visit where I’ve felt the hotel is overdue for a refurbishment. The rooms and bathrooms are showing their age, and the spa facilities in particular need attention. The changing rooms look very tired, and the rainfall shower experience is barely functioning. One additional point, although not the hotel’s fault, is the walk from the city centre. The area now has a large number of homeless individuals, and while I understand the complexity of the issue, it did make the walk back feel uncomfortable when I was alone with my son in the late evening."

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful experience. The staff were so helpful and polite. The room was clean, spacious and modern."

The Parkgate Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A wonderful relaxing 24 hours stay convenient to all shopping and the arenas. Lovely large comfortable bed and supremely quiet room with large walk-in show and all you need for comfort . Couldn't ask for more for a city stay and a 5star breakfast !"

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

8/10 Good

"Room is very small. Hotel is right beside the train tracks so you can hear the rhythm of be trains crossing the final bridge into station. Location is great right beside station and at end of St Mary street."

The Angel Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Easy check in, staff polite. Room was clean but dated but have stayed there before and knew that. The room we had previously was better, this room quite small. Breakfast was fab. Central location, near all nightlife and bars Definitely stay here again. Didn't use bar at hotel so cant commented on that."

Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay. Lovely rooms and great staff. Could improve on lumpy pillows and spotty wifi (at least in my room)"

Hilton Cardiff

8/10 Good

"We had a great stay. Staff very accommodating. The room was spacious and clean. Beds were very comfortable. We used the pool twice. Great to have this facility but did seem quite run down compared to the rest of the hotel. Breakfast was good and we made use of the executive lounge also, which was an added bonus."

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

8/10 Good

"Good location. Place has interesting history. Staff was helpful."

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

10/10 Excellent

"It is great to have the facilities of swimming and gym, etc. Also the room is comfortable and clean. I will say that it is value for money."

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 great live music, 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 lively bars and its acclaimed theater scene.

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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 361 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 361 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, Techniquest, or St. Fagans National Museum of History. Cardiff Castle, New Theatre, and Insole Court 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. The Parkgate Hotel

3. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

4. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

5. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

6. Lincoln House Hotel

7. The Maltsters Arms

8. Pontcanna Inn

9. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

10. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

11. Park Plaza Cardiff

12. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

13. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

14. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

15. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

16. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

17. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

18. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

19. easyHotel Cardiff

20. The Coal Exchange Hotel

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Top Sophia Gardens Hotel Reviews

Park Plaza Cardiff

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

The Parkgate Hotel

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

The Angel Hotel

Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Hilton Cardiff

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

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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