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 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.

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

1. Parador44

Castle Quarter, 0.8 km from Sophia Gardens

Brianne

₩192,029

₩230,435 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 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

₩144,628

₩173,554 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

3. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Castle Quarter, 0.9 km from Sophia Gardens

Joanne

₩98,878

₩118,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

4. The Parkgate Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1 km from Sophia Gardens

Mike

₩200,708

₩240,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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 chairs.

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.

5. Lincoln House Hotel

Pontcanna, 0.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Juan

₩120,387

₩144,465 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

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

6. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

Butetown, 3.1 km from Sophia Gardens

Elizabeth

₩165,951

₩199,142 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

7. Pontcanna Inn

Pontcanna, 0.2 km from Sophia Gardens

David

₩116,870

₩140,244 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 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.

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

8. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Elizabeth

₩74,085

₩88,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

Nicola

₩129,501

₩155,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

10. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Luke

₩101,535

₩121,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

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

11. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

Pontcanna, 0.7 km from Sophia Gardens

John

₩70,395

₩84,474 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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.

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

12. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Butetown, 2.8 km from Sophia Gardens

David

₩104,929

₩125,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 a wooden floor, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a bar in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a visible kitchen area.

13. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Castle Quarter, 0.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Jayne

₩98,878

₩118,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

14. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.1 km from Sophia Gardens

John

₩104,929

₩125,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

15. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Lauren

₩138,725

₩166,470 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

16. The Coal Exchange Hotel

Butetown, 2.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Caroline

₩81,528

₩97,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

17. easyHotel Cardiff

Adamsdown, 1.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Helen

₩60,508

₩72,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

18. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Castle Quarter, 1.1 km from Sophia Gardens

Patricia

₩100,746

₩120,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A bar area with a bartender serving a drink, a cash register, and shelves stocked with various liquor bottles.

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.

19. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 2.2 km from Sophia Gardens

Susan

₩94,829

₩113,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A library with leather armchairs, a fireplace, bookshelves, and a framed painting.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, a chandelier, and a wardrobe.

A hotel room with a striped armchair, a leather armchair, a small table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A well-maintained garden with various colorful flowers and plants, a stone wall, and a blue door.

20. Tanes Hotel

Adamsdown, 2.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Kenneth

₩87,397

₩104,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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Compare popular hotels close to Sophia Gardens

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Parador44	9.8 Exceptional 219 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 339 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,507 reviews	View
The Parkgate Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,815 reviews	View
Lincoln House Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 723 reviews	View

Top Sophia Gardens Hotel Reviews

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

8/10 Good

"Excellent location for train and bus services"

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

8/10 Good

"Everything was great just the parking but even that was close by"

The Parkgate Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay, great view close to the stadium."

The Angel Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel.my room was great.nice staff.great area.lady on desk very helpful regarding parking."

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel location is ideally located near Cardiff city centre and directly next-door to Cardiff Central train station. Staff were also very polite and approachable."

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Centrally located. Large clean room. Large television. Bath and shower available. Friendly staff. Recommended"

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was spacious,clean and beds were very comfortable. Convenient parking on site, although chargeable. Breakfast had something for everyone and the food was excellent. The hotel is in a prime position. Directly opposite the castle and the magnificent Bute Park. Also, within easy reach of the excellent shopping areas."

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Comfy and spacious room. The bath was a real bonus. Easy walk to the Bay. Ideal location"

Park Plaza Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely bar and cocktails …"

Other attractions near Sophia Gardens

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 tower, surrounded by a grassy hill 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 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. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

4. The Parkgate Hotel

5. Lincoln House Hotel

6. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

7. Pontcanna Inn

8. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

9. Park Plaza Cardiff

10. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

11. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

12. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

13. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

14. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

15. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

16. The Coal Exchange Hotel

17. easyHotel Cardiff

18. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

19. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

20. Tanes Hotel

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Top Sophia Gardens Hotel Reviews

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

The Parkgate Hotel

The Angel Hotel

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Park Plaza 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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