Holiday Inn Cardiff City

A modern city-centre hotel opposite Cardiff Castle

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre enjoys one of the best positions in the Welsh capital — directly opposite Cardiff Castle and a five-minute walk from the Principality Stadium, with Cardiff Central station less than ten minutes away on foot. For sightseeing, shopping, rugby internationals and big concerts, it is hard to beat as a comfortable, well-connected base in the heart of the city.

Rooms and dining

The hotel offers comfortable, modern rooms with the reliable comforts you would expect of a city-centre hotel, and there is plenty going on downstairs. As well as the on-site restaurant, there is the traditional pub-style Callaghan’s Bar, a modern bar and lounge, and a beer garden — and children stay and eat free, which makes it a practical choice for families. Free WiFi runs throughout, and there is a conference centre with meeting rooms for business stays.

Location and practicalities

You really could not be more central: Cardiff Castle is directly across the road, the Principality Stadium is five minutes away, and the city’s shopping arcades and Bute Park are a short stroll. On-site parking is available (around £17 per day), which is a genuine bonus in the city centre, and the hotel is non-smoking throughout. There is no pool, and pets are not accommodated.

At a glance

• Modern city-centre hotel directly opposite Cardiff Castle
• Five minutes’ walk from the Principality Stadium
• On-site restaurant, Callaghan’s Bar, lounge and beer garden
• Children stay and eat free; free WiFi throughout
• On-site parking (around £17/day); conference facilities
• Less than ten minutes’ walk from Cardiff Central station

In the heart of Cardiff

Cardiff packs a lot into a compact, walkable centre. Across the road, Cardiff Castle blends a Roman fort, a Norman keep and lavish Victorian Gothic interiors; next door, the Principality Stadium hosts rugby, football and concerts; and a short walk away lie the green expanse of Bute Park, the Victorian and Edwardian shopping arcades and the National Museum Cardiff. For more places to stay in and around the capital, see our guide to accommodation in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

Days out from the hotel

With such a central base you can leave the car and explore on foot, then range further afield for day trips. The regenerated waterfront at Cardiff Bay — home to the Wales Millennium Centre, the Senedd and a string of bars and restaurants — is a short hop, while St Fagans National Museum of History, one of Europe’s leading open-air museums, is a few miles out and free to enter. Beyond the city, the beaches and clifftop walks of the Vale of Glamorgan and the castles of the south Wales valleys make easy excursions. For events at the stadium, being five minutes away is a real advantage on a busy match day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the hotel? In the city centre, directly opposite Cardiff Castle and near the Principality Stadium.

Is there parking? Yes — on-site parking at around £17 per day.

Is it good for families? Yes — children stay and eat free, with a restaurant, bars and a beer garden on site.

Are pets allowed? No, and there is no pool.

What’s nearby? Cardiff Castle, the Principality Stadium, Bute Park and Cardiff Bay.

Who it suits

This is a dependable choice for almost any kind of city break — couples sightseeing, families (with children staying and eating free), business travellers using the conference facilities, and especially fans heading to rugby internationals, football or concerts at the stadium five minutes away. The central location means you can leave the car (parking is available on site) and reach the castle, the arcades, Bute Park and Cardiff Bay on foot, making it an easy, low-stress base from which to enjoy everything the capital has to offer.

Book your Cardiff stay

For a comfortable, superbly located base in the heart of the capital, check availability and reserve your room at the Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre using the booking options on this page.