Tanes Hotel

A characterful Victorian townhouse hotel in the heart of Cardiff

Tanes Hotel is a handsome Victorian townhouse hotel right in the heart of Cardiff, the Welsh capital. Built in 1888 and family-owned and run for over 50 years, it blends genuine period character — ornate mouldings, high ceilings and intricate woodwork — with the modern comforts you want on a city break. With free secure parking, a generous cooked breakfast and a central location within easy reach of Cardiff’s castle, shops, stadiums and waterfront, it makes a comfortable and well-placed base for exploring the city, whether you are here to sightsee, shop or catch an event.

The rooms

The hotel has 18 thoughtfully designed guest rooms, suited to solo travellers, couples and families alike. The Victorian proportions give the rooms real character, while the furnishings and facilities are kept comfortable and up to date. There are ground-floor rooms available for guests with reduced mobility, and handrails on all the staircases, so it is a considerate choice for those who need a little extra accessibility. It is the kind of independent, well-run hotel where you get personality and a personal welcome rather than chain-hotel uniformity.

Breakfast, parking and the practical bits

Breakfast is a proper cooked English or Irish, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, all using locally sourced ingredients and served in the restaurant. One of the hotel’s most useful features for a city stay is the free, secure, private on-site parking — a genuine rarity and a real money-saver in a busy capital. There is also free high-speed WiFi throughout, a guest lounge, a garden, baggage storage, daily housekeeping and express check-in and check-out. The owners have an eye on sustainability too, with energy-efficient lighting, double glazing and a move away from single-use plastics.

Cardiff on the doorstep

Cardiff packs a lot into a compact, walkable centre, and Tanes is well placed to enjoy it. The city is home to the fairytale Cardiff Castle, the Principality Stadium, the National Museum Cardiff and the elegant Victorian and Edwardian shopping arcades, while a short hop away the regenerated Cardiff Bay waterfront has the Wales Millennium Centre, restaurants and boat trips. There is art, theatre, live music, sport and shopping in abundance, plus easy access out to the coast and countryside of the Vale of Glamorgan. Cardiff is superbly connected by rail and road too, making it easy to reach Penarth’s elegant seafront, the beaches of the Vale of Glamorgan and the green valleys to the north on a day out. For more ideas on the area and other places to stay, see our Cardiff accommodation guide.

At a glance

• Victorian townhouse hotel (built 1888) in central Cardiff
• Family-owned and run for over 50 years
• 18 individually characterful rooms; ground-floor accessible rooms available
• Cooked breakfast with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options
• Free secure private on-site parking — a real city bonus
• Free high-speed WiFi, guest lounge and garden
• Walking distance to the castle, shops, stadium and museums

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is it? In the heart of Cardiff, within walking distance of the castle, shops and stadium.

Is there parking? Yes — free, secure, private on-site parking, plus free high-speed WiFi.

Is breakfast included? A cooked breakfast is served, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, using local produce.

Is it accessible? There are ground-floor rooms for guests with reduced mobility and handrails on all stairs.

What’s nearby? Cardiff Castle, the Principality Stadium, the shopping arcades, the museum and Cardiff Bay.

Book your stay at Tanes Hotel

For a characterful, family-run hotel in the centre of Cardiff — with the rare bonus of free secure parking — Tanes Hotel is a comfortable and convenient choice. Check availability and book your stay using the booking options on this page.