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Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

3.5 star property
Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre provides an urban oasis with peaceful gardens, perfectly positioned for exploring Wales' capital while offering a quiet retreat

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In Cardiff's bustling center, this welcoming hotel features an on-site restaurant, dry cleaning, a garden sanctuary, and a bar. Multilingual staff assist with luggage storage. The prime location near Bute Park earns consistent praise from travelers.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is AED 249
AED 299 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Room options

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Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Minibar)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - twin
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Cardiff City Centre, a neighborhood in Cardiff, Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG is in a shopping district and near the airport. Animal Wall and Cardiff Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bute Park and Barry Island Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Principality Stadium. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Cardiff travel guide
Map
Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 1XD

What's nearby

  • Bute Park showing heritage architecture, chateau or palace and heritage elements
    Bute Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cardiff Castle showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and a castle
    Cardiff Castle
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cardiff Castle in Spring. The daffodils, the national emblem of Wales bloom in Sophia Gardens and border the castle walls creating a very Welsh landscape
    Sophia Gardens
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • D6WYKM Aerial photograph of the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
    Utilita Arena Cardiff
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • St. David's
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff Central Station
    10 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Corner Coffee
    4 min walk
  • The Gatekeeper
    2 min walk
  • Tiny Rebel
    4 min walk
  • Blue Bell
    4 min walk
  • On The River
    4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Hotel near Bute Park
Located close to Animal Wall and Cardiff Castle, Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Junction Restaurant, serves light fare. Free in-room WiFi and a business center are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a computer station
  • Multilingual staff, 11 meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 157 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 16 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Callaghans Sports Bar
  • Junction Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms
  • 8,633 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 14.00 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 16 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG?

As of 6 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG on 15 March 2026 start from AED 249, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 16 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG located?

Located in Cardiff City Centre, this hotel is steps from Animal Wall and Bute Park. Cardiff Castle and St. David's are also within 10 minutes. Cardiff Central Station is 10 minutes by foot and Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) is 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 504 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Amenities
The room was spacious the bed was very comfortable the room was very clean. Staff very helpful. Loved this hotel would recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room clean breakfast great choice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Amenities
Very clean, polite helpful staff. Room was great, plenty of space. Breakfast ok, some of the fruit was past it’s best.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

MISS P

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room is clean and staff are friendly and helpful. Did not have breakfast nor use the bar. Hotel within walking distance.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Amenities
Great location to the centre & park. Additional bonus is parking at the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reception staff were excellent and so friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Aude

It’s was ok for 1 night Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Nice hotel and view of stadium. Staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel and great staff and food. Bathrooms a bit dated but still work well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

O C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

IAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff lovely large room great location for the city excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The reason I gave average was that the room needed updating a bit tired. Staff were lovely and extremely helpful. We ate at the restaurant and the food was lovely. We would return when we visit relatives.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely relaxed stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant stay for the weekend great location and lovely hotel, nice and clean and welcoming - paid way over the odds as it was an event weekend - bed was far too small
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will stay again & very happy!

Great location, fantastic nights sleep & lovely breakfast to complete the stay & get me on my way happy!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Very central to the city, good breakfast , stalk very helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location with handy parking

Very friendly staff. Good large room with comfy bed. Great location. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shengyul

Excellent hospitality friendly staff & reception & Restoration & Bar warm welcoming approaching
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Neil

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hotel were great! Unfortunately I expect a better quality of hotel, room etc for £400 per night!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Convenient location with car park, however the property was a bit tired
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central to where we wanted to be, really friendly, helpful staff thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel close to the centre

Nice hotel close to the centre just opposite the castle. Parking is available but can be a bit tight. We could walk to all the areas we wanted to see. Lots of dining options in walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

HAROLD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Hotel was clean and comfortable, staff were very friendly and service was very good. Parking was quite busy but very convenient behind the Hotel. The Hotel location was excellent for the city centre and local amenities. We have stayed before and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander Deckow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time in Wales, great place to stay. Comfortable beds and great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024