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Park Plaza Cardiff - Cardiff - Lounge
Park Plaza Cardiff
Cardiff, WLS, United Kingdom
8.3Very good(2595)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Spa
Future Inn Cardiff Bay - Cardiff - Bedroom
Future Inn Cardiff Bay
Cardiff, WLS, United Kingdom
8.4Very good(3110)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Village Hotel Cardiff - Cardiff - Bedroom
Village Hotel Cardiff
Cardiff, WLS, United Kingdom
7.6Good(2059)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
OYO Cfeleven - Cardiff - Bedroom
OYO Cfeleven
Cardiff, WLS, United Kingdom
8.0Very good(626)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Vale Resort - Cardiff - Bedroom
Vale Resort
Cardiff, WLS, United Kingdom
8.1Very good(1093)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
Premier Inn Cardiff City South - Cardiff - Bedroom
Premier Inn Cardiff City South
Cardiff, WLS, United Kingdom
Free Wi-Fi
Tanes Hotel - Cardiff - Bedroom
Tanes Hotel
Cardiff, WLS, United Kingdom
8.3Very good(1638)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Premier Inn Cardiff West - Cardiff - Restaurant
Premier Inn Cardiff West
Cardiff, WLS, United Kingdom
Free Wi-Fi
Elgano Hotel - Cardiff - Restaurant
Elgano Hotel
Cardiff, WLS, United Kingdom
8.8Very good(359)
Free Wi-Fi
Copthorne Hotel Cardiff-Caerdydd - Cardiff - Building
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly

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Manor Parc Hotel - Cardiff
Manor Parc Hotel
Cardiff, WLS, United Kingdom
9.0Wonderful(1100)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Ty Rosa Rooms - Cardiff - Living room
Ty Rosa Rooms
Cardiff, WLS, United Kingdom
7.6Good(560)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
ibis Cardiff Gate - International Business Park - Cardiff - Lobby
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly

The 10 best hotels in Cardiff

Discover the top hotels in Cardiff handpicked by local expert Lucy Dodsworth.
Lucy Dodsworth
December 11, 2024

As Europe's youngest and smallest capital city, Cardiff punches above its weight when it comes to history, culture, food and nightlife. From world-class sports and music events at the Principality Stadium to paddle-boarding and coastal walks along the bay, this is a city that never bores me. Cardiff has an array of hotels where you can experience the best of Welsh hospitality. That ranges from old-school glamor in the city center's historic buildings and contemporary style in the regenerated docklands of Cardiff Bay to village life in lesser-known neighborhoods like Pontcanna. Whether you're looking for a boutique gem for a relaxing spa break or a budget-friendly city-center stay, here's my pick of the best hotels in Cardiff to help you plan an unforgettable trip.

1.

Hotel Indigo Cardiff

Address:

Dominions Arcade Queen Street

Price:

$70-$1,117/night

Tucked away in the 1920s Dominions Arcade along Queen Street, Hotel Indigo is a celebration of all things Welsh. From the giant print of Dame Shirley Bassey to the cwtch wall and bore da cushions, it's quirky, colorful and full of character.

The 116 guestrooms are designed around three themes: Made in Wales, Welsh Industry and Music. But this doesn't detract from the essentials, with plush bedding, spa-quality Welsh Mydafai toiletries, powerful showers and attentive service.

The rooftop Lefel 6 bar and restaurant offers panoramic views and takes full advantage of Welsh produce. Meanwhile, Bute & Co coffee house is my go-to for a morning brew, with a “what's on” board highlighting local events. The city's prettiest Victorian and Edwardian arcades are on the doorstep, and the castle and National Museum of Cardiff are less than 10 minutes' walk away.

2.

The Parkgate Hotel

Address:

Westgate Street

Price:

$103-$3,070/night

Once Cardiff's post office and county court, two elegant 19th-century buildings have been thoughtfully combined to create the Parkgate Hotel. This luxurious 5-star city-center property has quickly developed a reputation as one of the best hotels in Cardiff, winning the coveted AA Hotel of the Year for Wales award.

This hotel is all about decadence, from Champagne afternoon teas to the sumptuous sixth-floor spa, with ELEMIS treatments and a hydrotherapy infinity pool looking out over the city. Each of the 170 guestrooms is different, making the most of original features, including the wow-factor Tower Suite in the former post office's bell tower.

With Art Deco wood paneling and chandeliers, the chic Sorting Room restaurant and bar is a destination in its own right. Signature cocktails like Royal Mail and The Letter give a nod to the building's history (though I can never resist their Welsh Black Cherry Mojito).

3.

Parador 44

Address:

14 Quay St.

Price:

$153-$415/night

Get a taste of Spain a stone's throw from Cardiff Castle at Parador 44, one of the most unique hotels in Cardiff. This boutique property is the brainchild of two Iberia-loving brothers, who've created a Spanish parador inside a three-story Cardiff townhouse.

There are just nine rooms, decorated in simple Andalusian style. Think white walls, vintage Spanish fabrics and reclaimed wooden shutters as headboards.

The suntrap terrace is a winner on a summer's evening. Or there's a restful lounge where you can help yourself to wines, beers, liquor and Spanish snacks from the honesty bar. Don't miss their unusual take on Welsh cakes, infused with sherry.

Food is at the heart of this hotel, with the cozy Asador 44 restaurant tucked away downstairs. This popular dining spot specializes in charcoal-grilled meat and fish, cooked in the open kitchen—their del dia weekday lunch menu is particularly good value.

4.

voco St. David's Cardiff

Address:

Havannah Street

Price:

$112-$1,463/night

With its eye-catching, sail-shaped roof and glass-walled atrium, the 5-star Voco St David's is one of the best hotels in Cardiff Bay. Its luxurious, contemporary style fits in perfectly among the modern buildings of the city's rejuvenated docklands.

Guestrooms are spread across seven floors, with floor-to-ceiling windows making the most of the views along the coast to Penarth. Scandi-style furnishings, murals of crashing waves and abstract coastal artworks bring the outdoors inside.

The hotel houses one of Cardiff's top spas, with a hydrotherapy pool, sauna and 50-foot pool with bay views. Treatments use OSKIA and seaweed-based ishga products—their deep-tissue massage left me walking on air.

Start the evening with a sunset cocktail on the bar terrace before heading to the classy Tir a Môr (Land and Sea) restaurant, which makes creative use of local ingredients, from Brecon lamb to Blas y Tir leeks.

5.

Coffico Hotel

Address:

73 Cathedral Road

Price:

$87-$223/night

Leafy Pontcanna is one of my favorite neighborhoods in Cardiff. Independent stores, delis and gastropubs give it a village feel, but it's only a 20-minute walk across Bute Park to the city center. It's also where you'll find one of the best hotels in Cardiff.

Coffico Hotel is a Victorian townhouse-turned-hotel, run by a local coffee company. The hotel has eight rooms, plus two apartments and a self-contained two-bedroom cottage in the garden. Rooms are decked out in restful grays and silvers, with high ceilings and natural light flooding in.

As you'd expect from a coffee company, it's easy to get a great cup here—either try the in-room espresso machines or pick up one from the coffee shop to drink in the garden. Although there's no restaurant, you're spoilt for choice nearby: The Pontcanna Inn and Thomas by Tom Simmons are my top picks.

6.

Park Plaza Cardiff

Address:

Grey Friars Road

Price:

$87-$636/night