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

1. Parador44

Castle Quarter, 0.8 km from Sophia Gardens

Sarah

₩174,598

₩209,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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 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 balcony with a view of a lake and trees, a white wall with shelves holding decorative items, and a door leading to another room.

2. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 2.2 km from Sophia Gardens

Claire

₩156,691

₩188,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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.

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

₩161,168

₩193,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

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

4. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Castle Quarter, 0.9 km from Sophia Gardens

Joanne

₩129,830

₩155,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

5. Lincoln House Hotel

Pontcanna, 0.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Juan

₩155,302

₩186,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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 woman walking on a treadmill in a gym with large windows overlooking a body of water.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a sofa with cushions, and a decorative plant.

6. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

Butetown, 3.1 km from Sophia Gardens

Elizabeth

₩174,599

₩209,519 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 white building with a tiled roof and a sign reading "Maltsters."

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.

7. The Maltsters Arms

Llandaff, 2.3 km from Sophia Gardens

alan

₩85,061

₩102,073 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 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.

8. Pontcanna Inn

Pontcanna, 0.2 km from Sophia Gardens

David

₩118,190

₩141,828 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 building with a flat facade, large windows, and a corner entrance.

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

9. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Benjamin

₩74,615

₩89,538 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

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

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

10. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

Pontcanna, 0.2 km from Sophia Gardens

Sarah

₩102,407

₩122,888 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

11. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

Pontcanna, 0.7 km from Sophia Gardens

Michael

₩61,548

₩73,868 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 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 lobby with a Christmas tree, seating areas, and decorative lights.

12. Park Plaza Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 1 km from Sophia Gardens

Nicola

₩130,427

₩156,513 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 restaurant with a high ceiling, green and white striped windows, and a view of a building with a pointed roof.

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.

13. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Luke

₩95,134

₩114,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

David

₩99,387

₩119,264 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

15. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Castle Quarter, 0.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Jayne

₩94,015

₩112,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

16. easyHotel Cardiff

Adamsdown, 1.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Helen

₩59,692

₩71,630 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

17. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Priyanka

₩140,276

₩168,332 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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

18. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Castle Quarter, 1.1 km from Sophia Gardens

Patricia

₩101,873

₩122,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

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.

19. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1 km from Sophia Gardens

Fannie

₩80,584

₩96,701 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

20. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 2.2 km from Sophia Gardens

Tabra

₩86,553

₩103,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Parador44	9.8 Exceptional 216 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 335 reviews	View
The Parkgate Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,823 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,506 reviews	View
Lincoln House Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 717 reviews	View

Top Sophia Gardens Hotel Reviews

Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

8/10 Good

"This was an interesting hotel right in the heart of Cardiff. It was an easy walk to the Castle, multiple museums, and lots of restaurants and shops. It was clean. It was a good sized. The breakfast was outstanding - the best on our trip (and we had very good breakfasts at multiple hotels, so that's saying something). The hotel is a little confusing with a maze-like layout, but you get used to it. The only problem was the bed was very uncomfortable. It was the softest bed ever, and sagged in the middle. When we mentioned this when we checked out, they were incredibly sorry to hear about it, and wished we had said something sooner. I honestly think they were upset on our behalf and wished they had the chance to fix the problem. We just don't like complaining or whatever, so we didn't mention anything. Very happy overall."

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

8/10 Good

"the best part of the property was the convenience to the train and bus stations."

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, nice room"

Park Plaza Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed the pool and the restaurant."

The Coal Exchange Hotel

8/10 Good

"Really lovely hotel with nice decor. The bed was comfortable and it had the best blackout curtains ever, meaning we both had an amazing sleep. The huge spa bath was a real treat too. Constructive areas for improvement were that the shower gel and hand wash were both empty and had not been refilled, The lighting was very poor, meaning it was hard to do make-up and dry my hair for a night out. The tv was also broken and kept randomly turning itself off, which we reported as we left so hopefully it will be sorted. Thank you got a nice stay."

Novotel Cardiff Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Check in and out were both very good"

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

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Hilton Cardiff

8/10 Good

"Good city centre hotel , nice relaxing stay"

Pontcanna Inn

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and modern and good size for one person……wonderful location close to Cardiff castle and city centre….. beautiful big park close by…..excellent location with the National Express depot 5 minutes away for transfers to London airports or Swansea…. Pub itself and surround on the premises were run down and dated….. needed some money spent to tidy it up…."

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 376 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 376 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. The Parkgate Hotel

4. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

5. Lincoln House Hotel

6. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

7. The Maltsters Arms

8. Pontcanna Inn

9. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

10. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

11. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

12. Park Plaza Cardiff

13. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

14. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

15. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

16. easyHotel Cardiff

17. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

18. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

19. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

20. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

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Top Sophia Gardens Hotel Reviews

Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Park Plaza Cardiff

The Coal Exchange Hotel

Novotel Cardiff Centre

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Hilton Cardiff

Pontcanna Inn

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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