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Our top choices for Gabalfa hotels

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1. Lincoln House Hotel

Lincoln House Hotel
3.0 star property
Pontcanna, 1.7 km from Gabalfa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (712 reviews)
"Nice place, friendly staff"
United Kingdom
Stuart
The price is RM376
RM452 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Lincoln House Hotel
A grand lobby with a chandelier, arched windows, and a reception desk.

2. The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel
4.0 star property
Castle Quarter, 3 km from Gabalfa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,811 reviews)
"Excellent location - friendly staff, room was lovely and buffet breakfast was delicious. Dinner was excellent!"
United Kingdom
CIDDRA
The price is RM491
RM589 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Parkgate Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa with patterned cushions, a green armchair, and pendant lighting.

3. Hilton Cardiff

Hilton Cardiff
4.5 star property
Cardiff City Centre, 2.6 km from Gabalfa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United Kingdom
Andrew
The price is RM460
RM552 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Hilton Cardiff
A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, allowing natural light to illuminate the space.

4. Park Plaza Cardiff

Park Plaza Cardiff
4.0 star property
Cardiff City Centre, 2.7 km from Gabalfa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Lovely hotel,great location and very friendly staff"
United Kingdom
karen
The price is RM385
RM462 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Park Plaza Cardiff
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

5. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG
3.5 star property
Castle Quarter, 2.6 km from Gabalfa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,020 reviews)
"good location excellent breakfast"
United Kingdom
philip
The price is RM286
RM344 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG
A bar area with a wooden counter, red bar stools, and a variety of bottles. There are blue chairs and tables arranged for seating.

6. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
4.0 star property
Castle Quarter, 3.2 km from Gabalfa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,252 reviews)
"Location was really convenient and room was super comfortable and quiet."
United Kingdom
Priyanka
The price is RM427
RM513 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a table, and a poster advertising the hotel.

7. The Maltsters Arms

The Maltsters Arms
3.5 star property
Llandaff, 1.7 km from Gabalfa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (249 reviews)
"Staff amazing and the rooms fantastic. Food also nice if u eat in with added bonus of free parking"
United Kingdom
alan
The price is RM272
RM326 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
The Maltsters Arms
A grand hotel lobby with a marble floor, large potted plants, and a chandelier.

8. The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel
3.0 star property
Castle Quarter, 2.6 km from Gabalfa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (3,400 reviews)
"Great location, friendly helpful staff, nice breakfast."
United Kingdom
Rene
The price is RM274
RM329 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
The Angel Hotel
A bar area with stools, tables, and a checkered floor.

9. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff
4.0 star property
Castle Quarter, 2.8 km from Gabalfa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay. A very positive place."
United Kingdom
Arindam
The price is RM340
RM408 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Leonardo Hotel Cardiff
The entrance of Hotel Indigo with a check-in counter, seating area, and potted plants.

10. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG
4.0 star property
Castle Quarter, 2.7 km from Gabalfa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,508 reviews)
"Great location and design. Bespoke Welsh themed hotel was a change from usual cookie cutter approach. Lovely rooms, clan and really comfy bed"
United Kingdom
Chris
The price is RM305
RM366 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG
An indoor swimming pool with a glass railing, a hot tub, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

11. Village Hotel Cardiff

Village Hotel Cardiff
4.0 star property
3.6 km from Gabalfa
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
"Staff were very helpful, clean room"
United Kingdom
Trupti
The price is RM368
RM442 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Village Hotel Cardiff
A modern hotel room with a breakfast buffet, a dining area, and a view of historic buildings.

12. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Clayton Hotel Cardiff
4.0 star property
Castle Quarter, 3.3 km from Gabalfa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Stayed for 3 nights, easy check-in, spacious well maintained room with a great coffee machine. I would certainly look to stay again"
United Kingdom
Mathew
The price is RM305
RM366 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Clayton Hotel Cardiff
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

13. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG
5.0 star property
Butetown, 5.1 km from Gabalfa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Overall good experience. Air conditioning could have been more powerful but it got the job done. Good food. Very helpful staff. Easy paid parking and good location."
United Kingdom
Sibtain
The price is RM518
RM622 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG
A historic building with multiple floors, large windows, and a corner location.

14. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla
3.5 star property
Castle Quarter, 3.1 km from Gabalfa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Fantastic central cardiff location"
United States
Katelyn
The price is RM308
RM370 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla
A modern living room with a sofa, two white chairs, a round wooden table, and a kitchen area with a stove and oven.

15. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
3.0 star property
Atlantic Wharf, 4.1 km from Gabalfa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (330 reviews)
"Very clean tidy room and staff were very friendly. Bonus was the kitchen Breakfast was a little sparse no sausages ! Overall very good stay would recommend to travellers"
United Kingdom
Claire
The price is RM400
RM480 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
A Victorian-style building with a prominent corner entrance, large windows, and a stone facade.

16. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms
3.0 star property
Pontcanna, 1.6 km from Gabalfa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (107 reviews)
"great location easy to park close by, excellent communication perfect for the university end of term pick up stay"
United Kingdom
Kate
The price is RM201
RM241 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms
A patio area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

17. Parador44

Parador44
3.0 star property
Castle Quarter, 2.8 km from Gabalfa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (212 reviews)
"Everything was very good apart from the fact that there is no elevator and contacting the hotel, by phone, seems to be only when the restaurant is open. Overall we would recommend this hotel."
Canada
John
The price is RM490
RM588 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Parador44
A historic building with a prominent entrance labeled "The Pontecanna Inn." It features a classic architectural style with stonework and multiple windows.

18. Pontcanna Inn

Pontcanna Inn
3.5 star property
Pontcanna, 2 km from Gabalfa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (211 reviews)
"Highly recommend staying here. Lovely rooms, with incredibly welcoming and helpful staff."
United Kingdom
David
The price is RM246
RM295 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Pontcanna Inn
A library interior with ornate woodwork, bookshelves, and a fireplace.

19. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
3.0 star property
Atlantic Wharf, 4.1 km from Gabalfa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean room with all facilities. Excellent location. 5 - 7 minutes along the water front to earteries and restaurants. 15 minutes to marinade. Adequate parking. Very helpful, friendly staff. Good breakfast."
United Kingdom
PRADEEP
The price is RM264
RM316 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
A modern dining area with blue seating and yellow chairs, large windows offering views of historic architecture.

20. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
3.0 star property
Castle Quarter, 3.3 km from Gabalfa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,107 reviews)
"Great location near the station & perfect for a quick stay for events."
United Kingdom
Benjamin
The price is RM241
RM289 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
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Where to stay in Gabalfa

Find the best Gabalfa areas for the activities you enjoy most.
An aerial view of a city with a river, stadium, and surrounding residential areas.

Cardiff City Centre

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from St. David's to Utilita Arena Cardiff – discover Cardiff City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.

An ornate ceiling with intricate patterns and two stained glass windows.
Photo by Darryl Ellson
Open Photo by Darryl Ellson

Castle Quarter

Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Cardiff Market to St. David's – discover Castle Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Butetown

The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Butetown. A stop by Wales Millennium Centre or Mermaid Quay might round out your trip.

A river with a boat, a bridge, and modern buildings.
Photo by Gareth James
Open Photo by Gareth James

Grangetown

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Grangetown. You might want to make time for a stop at Cardiff Bay or Cardiff International Sports Village.

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Pontcanna

Bars, historical sites and gardens highlight some of the notable features of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.

Top Gabalfa Hotel Reviews

The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Breakfast was best thing. Bit run down but still a nice old school hotel."
Robin 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
The Angel Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is Gabalfa like?
Gabalfa is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its parks.
How many hotels will I find in Gabalfa?
If you're searching for places to stay in Cardiff, choose from one of Expedia's 16 hotels and other accommodation options in Gabalfa.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Gabalfa, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Gabalfa.
What can I see and do in this Cardiff neighbourhood?
Cathays Cemetery, Swalec Stadium and Llanover Hall Arts Centre are just a few of the places to visit in and around Gabalfa. Insole Court and Caerphilly Mountain are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Cardiff.