Top 10 Hotels Near 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 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

RM595

RM714 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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.

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

2. The Parkgate Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1 km from Sophia Gardens

Boris

RM492

RM591 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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.

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

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

3. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Castle Quarter, 0.9 km from Sophia Gardens

RM305

RM366 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern living room with a sofa, two white chairs, a round wooden table, and a kitchen area with a stove and oven.

A modern kitchen with a large sink, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

4. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 2.2 km from Sophia Gardens

Claire

RM428

RM514 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

5. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

Butetown, 3.1 km from Sophia Gardens

Linda

RM492

RM591 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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.

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

RM481

RM577 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

A plate of breakfast with eggs, sausages, beans, tomatoes, and toast, accompanied by a cup of coffee and a glass of orange juice.

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

7. The Maltsters Arms

Llandaff, 2.3 km from Sophia Gardens

alan

RM273

RM327 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

RM257

RM309 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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

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

9. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

Pontcanna, 0.2 km from Sophia Gardens

Sarah

RM313

RM375 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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.

10. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Benjamin

RM223

RM268 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

11. Park Plaza Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 1 km from Sophia Gardens

karen

RM386

RM463 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A modern bar area with a glass railing, bar counter, and various bottles and glasses.

12. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Luke

RM306

RM367 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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.

13. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Castle Quarter, 1.1 km from Sophia Gardens

Katelyn

RM311

RM373 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 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.

14. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Castle Quarter, 0.6 km from Sophia Gardens

philip

RM287

RM344 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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 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.

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

15. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Priyanka

RM428

RM514 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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.

16. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

Pontcanna, 0.7 km from Sophia Gardens

Kate

RM202

RM242 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

17. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.1 km from Sophia Gardens

Arindam

RM340

RM408 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a sign for a conference suite.

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

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs under umbrellas, a potted plant, and a clear view of the sky.

A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, multiple cushions, a small wooden table, and potted plants.

18. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Butetown, 2.8 km from Sophia Gardens

kayode

RM344

RM413 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, a vanity with a mirror, and a towel rack.

19. easyHotel Cardiff

Adamsdown, 1.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Andrew

RM173

RM208 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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.

20. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 2.2 km from Sophia Gardens

PRADEEP

RM264

RM317 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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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 1,818 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,512 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

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

8/10 Good

"Just a few minutes away from train and bus station. Very convenient"

The Angel Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were lovely and attentive. Hotel was in a great spot in the city centre with lots to do and a great view of the castle. Room was lovely and perfect for our stay"

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

8/10 Good

"Parking not included, have to book and pay using Just Park (limited spaces). Only the gym appears to be free, the pool and spa need to be paid for. Queen room was large with a nice deep bath. The room felt a little tired; minor holes in curtains, carpet not in the best condition, bath robes rough on the skin. Only 3 coffee pods in a room for 2 people which was a bit odd. I was staying alone so it was okay for me. Additional instant coffee on a tray in the cupboard. Toilet roll thin and poor quality, maybe because the plumbing doesn't cope with thicker paper? Toilet roll holder wobbly and coming away from the wall. Overall a nice enough room but felt expensive at £125 a night (Saturday) with parking costs on top plus having to pay for swimming pool."

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful place…great location"

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."

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."

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."

Novotel Cardiff Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Amazon hotel, amazing location and amazing amenities"

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)

One of the great city parks of the world, Bute Park is a favoured haunt of both locals and visitors alike. First landscaped in the 18th Century by legendary garden designer Capability Brown, this 130 acre park is known as the ‘Green Heart’ of Cardiff and offers a leafy habitat for exercise, picnics and recreation, not to mention a wealth of seasonal attractions.

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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)

Located in the heart of the city centre, Cardiff Castle is one of Wales’ most important cultural attractions. A rich history spanning 2,000 years is contained within its walls and fairytale-style towers.

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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 trip to 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 with a trip to Gorsedd Stones. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed theatre scene.

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Animal Wall

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

Find out about the history of Cardiff with a stop at 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 holiday in 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, take a look at the 361 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Sophia Gardens?

The Angel Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller 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 close to Sophia Gardens?

Expedia has 361 hotels and other accommodation options 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 bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Sophia Gardens.

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. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

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Top Sophia Gardens Hotel Reviews

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

The Angel Hotel

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Park Plaza Cardiff

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Hilton Cardiff

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Novotel Cardiff Centre

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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