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

Cardiff Castle in Spring. The daffodils, the national emblem of Wales bloom in Sophia Gardens and border the castle walls creating a very Welsh landscape

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Property	Property class	Guest rating	Breakfast included	Pool	Spa	Pet-friendly	WiFi included
Parador44	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 188 reviews						View
The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 319 reviews						View
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,582 reviews						View
The Parkgate Hotel	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,798 reviews						View
Lincoln House Hotel	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 697 reviews						View

Top Sophia Gardens Hotel Reviews

The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is an amazing old building and the staff are very very best we have ever had in many years of traveling the world! Truly helpful, friendly and attentive. The breakfast was fairly standard breakfast buffet but always hot and refilled regularly. The hotel is old, so if your a looking for a super modern hotel with clean lines, no character etc then this isn’t the hotel for you. Yes, it needs upgrading for sure but the beds were comfy, the rooms were clean despite stains etc on carpets that no one is going to get out! Thanks so much for a wonderful stay"

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

8/10 Good

"The breakfast was very disappointing on the Saturday. The bacon, hash browns, sausages, eggs were only lukewarm. The croissants and pastries were not that fresh on Saturday either. The breakfast on Sunday was a little better. The room was clean. However the toilet seat was broken. We parked at the nearby train station"

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

4/10 Poor

"Staff were friendly and main area is maintained. I was put in a room with a new mattress they were trialling and had to ask to move rooms as it was like laying on a wooden board. Staff moved me straight away with no issues, although the old mattresses in the new room wasn't much better. Room was clean enough and ok for a 1 night stay. Main issue was the loud music keeping me awake till 3am, the windows did nothing to keep the noise out and sounded like I was in the club myself. It was a Mon/Tues night stay so I did not expect the noise. Wouldn't recommend or stay here again."

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

6/10 Okay

"It was a hot day, the fridge in the room was not working, reported it, never got fixed, complained to the receptionist and we were told they are not obliged to to provide it. This hotel supposedly 4 star at best I will give 3 stars. It needs a make over.The parking is another corn, you fined a space and pay, for 24 hours parking but if go out and on return there is no space you will have to park somewhere else and pay. Why are taking parking fee for more cars than spaces they have. They should know how cars parking fee they have taken and not take anymore. I am not booking this hotel again."

Hotels near other Sophia Gardens attractions

Bute Park

4.7/5 (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.

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.

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 332 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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

Majestic Hotel Cardiff is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Sophia Gardens. Other good options close by include The Parkgate Hotel and The Angel Hotel.

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

Expedia has 332 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 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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