The Best Hotels Closest to Sophia Gardens in Cardiff - 2026 Updated Prices

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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 kitchen with blue cabinets, a coffee machine, and various bottles and jars on shelves.

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

1. Parador44

Castle Quarter, 0.8 km from Sophia Gardens

Brianne

Rp2.704.481

Rp3.245.377 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

2. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Castle Quarter, 0.9 km from Sophia Gardens

Joanne

Rp1.398.733

Rp1.678.480 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

3. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 2.2 km from Sophia Gardens

Claire

Rp1.930.646

Rp2.316.775 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

Rp2.501.960

Rp3.002.352 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear blue tiles, a seating area with chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

5. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

Butetown, 3.1 km from Sophia Gardens

Elizabeth

Rp2.206.453

Rp2.647.744 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, two sinks, and a mirror.

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

6. The Maltsters Arms

Llandaff, 2.3 km from Sophia Gardens

alan

Rp1.281.569

Rp1.537.882 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 four-poster bed with a canopy, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

7. Lincoln House Hotel

Pontcanna, 0.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Juan

Rp1.607.200

Rp1.928.640 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a green artificial turf path, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

8. Pontcanna Inn

Pontcanna, 0.2 km from Sophia Gardens

David

Rp1.581.948

Rp1.898.337 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

Maddy

Rp985.024

Rp1.182.029 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

10. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Luke

Rp1.306.141

Rp1.567.370 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

11. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

Pontcanna, 0.2 km from Sophia Gardens

Sarah

Rp1.351.910

Rp1.622.292 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, allowing natural light to illuminate the space.

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

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a bench along the side.

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

12. Park Plaza Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 1 km from Sophia Gardens

Nicola

Rp1.684.390

Rp2.021.268 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

13. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

Pontcanna, 0.7 km from Sophia Gardens

Michael

Rp975.173

Rp1.170.208 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

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

14. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Butetown, 2.8 km from Sophia Gardens

David

Rp1.400.703

Rp1.680.843 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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.

15. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Castle Quarter, 0.6 km from Sophia Gardens

Jayne

Rp1.319.932

Rp1.583.918 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A conference room with tables, chairs, a large screen, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A bar area with a central bar, multiple stools, and a seating area with a table.

16. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Lauren

Rp1.851.844

Rp2.222.212 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

17. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.1 km from Sophia Gardens

John

Rp1.400.703

Rp1.680.844 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

18. The Coal Exchange Hotel

Butetown, 2.6 km from Sophia Gardens

James

Rp904.246

Rp1.085.095 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A historic building with multiple floors, large windows, and a corner location.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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.

19. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Castle Quarter, 1.1 km from Sophia Gardens

Patricia

Rp1.344.864

Rp1.613.837 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

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

A breakfast buffet area with coffee options, a sign for 'Express Start Breakfast', and a 'Wake Cup' sign offering fairtrade coffee.

20. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 2.2 km from Sophia Gardens

Teri

Rp1.122.927

Rp1.347.513 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Sophia Gardens

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Parador44	9.8 Exceptional 218 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,502 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 337 reviews	View
The Parkgate Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,804 reviews	View
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Sophia Gardens Hotel Reviews

Park Plaza Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Staff very helpful, room was immaculate will definitely stay again"

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Very convinant for everything"

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast ceases second to none especially the poached eggs Evening menus excellent selection and well presented"

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Great will use again 👍 fantastic breakfast 👌"

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

8/10 Good

"As expected, clean, efficient, anodyne."

The Angel Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly helpful staff,great location and easy parking,nice lounge to have a drink and rooms clean and comfortable"

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

10/10 Excellent

"Good........................."

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

8/10 Good

"Fine for a one night stay"

easyHotel Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Great little hotel. Staff are really friendly and helpful. Clean throughout."

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 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 top-notch restaurants and its great live music.

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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 376 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 Park Plaza Cardiff.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Sophia Gardens?

Expedia has 376 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, 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. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

3. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

4. The Parkgate Hotel

5. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

6. The Maltsters Arms

7. Lincoln House Hotel

8. Pontcanna Inn

9. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

10. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

11. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

12. Park Plaza Cardiff

13. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

14. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

15. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

16. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

17. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

18. The Coal Exchange Hotel

19. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

20. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

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Top Sophia Gardens Hotel Reviews

Park Plaza Cardiff

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

The Angel Hotel

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

easyHotel 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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