Sandringham Hotel Accommodation

A traditional family-run hotel in central Cardiff

The Sandringham Hotel is a long-established, family-run hotel right in the heart of the Welsh capital, on St Mary Street in the middle of Cardiff. Housed in a handsome older building, it offers a characterful, friendly and genuinely central place to stay, with the city’s shopping arcades, Cardiff Castle and the Principality Stadium all just a short walk away — ideal if you want to leave the car and explore the city on foot.

The rooms

There are 28 en-suite bedrooms, and free WiFi is provided in every room. This is a traditional, independent hotel rather than a polished chain — the appeal is the warm, personal welcome of a family-run place and an unbeatable city-centre position. One practical note worth knowing when you book: the hotel occupies the first floor and above, with access by stairs only (there is no lift).

An unbeatable location

St Mary Street is one of Cardiff’s main thoroughfares, so you are quite literally in the thick of it. The Victorian and Edwardian shopping arcades, the covered market, the castle and the city’s restaurants and nightlife are all within a few minutes’ stroll, and the Principality Stadium — home of Welsh rugby and a major concert venue — is just around the corner. The Utilita Arena Cardiff is about a kilometre away. For event-goers and city-breakers, the location is hard to beat.

At a glance

• Traditional, family-run hotel on St Mary Street, central Cardiff
• 28 en-suite bedrooms
• Free WiFi in all rooms
• Warm, friendly, independent welcome
• Walk to the arcades, Cardiff Castle, the Principality Stadium and Utilita Arena
• First floor and above, accessed by stairs only (no lift)

Cardiff and the Vale

Cardiff is a compact, lively and very walkable capital, which makes a central base like this especially handy. Beyond the immediate city centre there is plenty to explore: the regenerated Cardiff Bay waterfront with its restaurants and the Wales Millennium Centre, the excellent (and free) National Museum Cardiff, and the wonderful St Fagans National Museum of History a little way out. The green countryside and coast of the Vale of Glamorgan are within easy reach too. For more places to stay in the city, see our guide to Cardiff accommodation.

Good to know

A no-frills, central, independent hotel is exactly right for a Cardiff city break built around shopping, sightseeing, a rugby international or a concert — you can walk to almost everything and leave the car behind. Being family-run, it has a friendlier, more personal feel than the big chains, at a sensible price. Cardiff is busiest (and most fun) around major rugby matches and arena events, when well-placed accommodation is in high demand, so it pays to book ahead for those dates. Do bear in mind the stairs-only access if that matters for your party. For a characterful, central and great-value stay, the Sandringham delivers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is it? On St Mary Street, right in the centre of Cardiff.

Are the rooms en-suite? Yes — all 28 bedrooms are en-suite, with free WiFi.

Is there a lift? No — the hotel is on the first floor and above, accessed by stairs only.

What kind of hotel is it? A traditional, family-run independent hotel.

What’s nearby? The shopping arcades, Cardiff Castle, the Principality Stadium and Utilita Arena.

Is it good for a match or concert? Yes — the Principality Stadium is just around the corner and the Utilita Arena about a kilometre away, so it’s ideal for events in the city.

Can I walk to the main sights? Yes — the central St Mary Street location means the arcades, castle and restaurants are all a short walk away.

For a friendly, central and well-priced base in the heart of Cardiff, check availability for your dates using the booking options on this page.