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A patio area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

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.

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

1. Parador44

Castle Quarter, 0.8 km from Sophia Gardens

James

3.814.694 ₫

4.577.633 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 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.

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

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

2. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Castle Quarter, 0.9 km from Sophia Gardens

2.075.428 ₫

2.490.514 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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.

A grand lobby with high ceilings, ornate columns, and a large chandelier.

3. The Parkgate Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1 km from Sophia Gardens

Boris

3.156.989 ₫

3.788.387 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 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.

4. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 2.2 km from Sophia Gardens

Claire

2.746.010 ₫

3.295.212 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a glass table and chairs.

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

Hannah

2.571.630 ₫

3.085.956 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 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 lounge area with seating, a coffee table, and a decorative plant.

6. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

Butetown, 3.1 km from Sophia Gardens

Elizabeth

3.154.991 ₫

3.785.989 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

7. The Maltsters Arms

Llandaff, 2.3 km from Sophia Gardens

alan

1.666.188 ₫

1.999.426 ₫ 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.

A compact kitchenette with a built-in refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a kettle on a shelf.

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

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

2.107.874 ₫

2.529.449 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

9. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Benjamin

1.344.643 ₫

1.613.571 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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.

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

10. Park Plaza Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 1 km from Sophia Gardens

karen

2.472.578 ₫

2.967.093 ₫ 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 with a prominent "Clayton Hotel" sign, surrounded by urban infrastructure and street lighting.

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.

11. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.3 km from Sophia Gardens

Luke

1.987.733 ₫

2.385.279 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

12. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

Pontcanna, 0.7 km from Sophia Gardens

Michael

1.292.494 ₫

1.551.203 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 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

Jonathan

1.995.497 ₫

2.394.597 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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.

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

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

14. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Butetown, 2.8 km from Sophia Gardens

Kevin

1.946.810 ₫

2.336.172 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A modern living room with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.

15. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Castle Quarter, 0.6 km from Sophia Gardens

philip

1.958.502 ₫

2.350.202 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 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 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.

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

Priyanka

2.746.010 ₫

3.295.212 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

17. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.1 km from Sophia Gardens

Brian

2.078.351 ₫

2.494.022 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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

Caroline

1.564.349 ₫

1.877.219 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a cityscape mural on the wall, and a window with curtains.

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.

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

Michelle

1.168.515 ₫

1.402.218 ₫ 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 multi-story Holiday Inn Express hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a flat roof.

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

Tabra

1.694.347 ₫

2.033.216 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Sophia Gardens

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Parador44	9.8 Exceptional 214 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,520 reviews	View
The Parkgate Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,810 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 332 reviews	View
Lincoln House Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 714 reviews	View

Top Sophia Gardens Hotel Reviews

The Angel Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great value hotel, super breakfast"

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and quite bright which was a positive. The bathroom was a little cramped but still Ok. The buffet breakfast had a good selection of food on offer."

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff"

The Parkgate Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were absolutely Superb, so helpful, room wasn’t ready but that was 1 o’clock they took my phone number and rang and we still got in the room an hour before we should have, the staff behind the bar offered to make cocktails even if it wasn’t on the menu and the staff up the spa were excellent all round we had an extremely lovely time"

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

8/10 Good

"Hd a quick stopover, and the hotel was clean and as expected. The team at the front desk were very helpful with check in and also directions and ideas for local food places as we had got in late. The room was clean and the best part was the addition of the car park which was safe and secure."

The Coal Exchange Hotel

8/10 Good

"Easy to book. Easy parking. Room was lovely. Property is a little dark on the inside, due to the amount of dark wood used, but understand the reason as the history of the building. Great access to Cardiff bay. Lovely breakfast. Would definitely consider booking here again."

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"One of the best hotels I stayed in to be fair😎👌"

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel in city centre, very clean and breakfast was good. Air con was slightly loud but not too much of a problem."

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous location"

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A historic castle with multiple towers and a spire, surrounded by lush greenery.

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9.4/10 (131 reviews)

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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)

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Caerphilly Mountain

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Swalec Stadium

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Blackfriars Priory

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Gorsedd Stones

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Animal Wall

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

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Welch Regiment Museum

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

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

Expedia has 367 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. The Parkgate Hotel

4. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

5. Lincoln House Hotel

6. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

7. The Maltsters Arms

8. Pontcanna Inn

9. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

10. Park Plaza Cardiff

11. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

12. 3 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms

13. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

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. easyHotel Cardiff

20. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

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Top Sophia Gardens Hotel Reviews

The Angel Hotel

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

The Parkgate Hotel

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

The Coal Exchange Hotel

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

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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