Holiday Inn Cardiff City, an IHG Hotel
Castle Street, Cardiff, CF10 1XD, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 2742 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Room, location and service were fine. Bar snack excellent.

- City view
- Garden
- BBQ facilities
- Free WiFi
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
Located between the Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle, Holiday Inn Cardiff City offers rooms and facilities for business and leisure guests. With the city center only minutes away, guests can explore the shopping district or visit one of the many new restaurants and bars. Free WiFi is available throughout. Ideally located in the city center, the hotel has 157 fully air conditioned bedrooms, with views of the Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Castle. All rooms are en-suite, featuring a flat-screen TV with cable channels, desk and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can start the day with a buffet breakfast including a selection of continental and cooked items. The modern lounge and bar are ideal for a drink or light snack. Junction Restaurant offers à la carte cuisine and choices from the specials board. The hotel is easy to reach from the M4. Cardiff Central train station is only a 5 minute walk from the hotel and Cardiff Airport is a 30 minute drive. The hotel is also ideally located if you are visiting the Motorpoint Arena, City Hall or the St Davids Hall.
This is our guests' favorite part of Cardiff, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Holiday Inn Cardiff City, an IHG Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sep 17, 2009Hotel chain/brand: Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
- Private Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Very Good Breakfast

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See what guests loved the most:
- Ruth
United Kingdom
“Room, location and service were fine. Bar snack excellent.” - Hj
Oman
“Very clean facilitie with exceptional location, friendly staff.... I would recommend it!” - EEeva
Finland
“Good location. All in all suitable hotel for my needs.” - Sally
United Kingdom
“Very central for sight seeing and the hotel was spacious and clean throughout. Room had good storage space so it didn't feel cluttered Didn't use the restaurant but it did look nice and was busy.” - Cheri
United States of America
“The hotel has a great location near the castle, city center, and Bute Parc. The staff was quick to action when we told them of a minor problem, and they were all very kind and helpful. The room was large and comfortable with a beautiful view over...” - DDavid
United Kingdom
“room was lovely and ice cool with air con comfy bed. perfect location.” - Pamela
United States of America
“the location is across from a beautiful park adjacent to the Castle. Breakfast was awesome.” - Laura
United Kingdom
“Enjoyed the location and the room view over the river was excellent. The customer service and the size of the room great.” - Muhammad
United Arab Emirates
“Good location. Cardiff city restaurants nearby. Cardiff Castle and Bute Park walking distance. Cardiff Central railway Station also nearby, Reception staff is great, very helpful and supportive.” - Kirill
United Kingdom
“great location, everything was fine, good value for money”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
How long a walk is it to Cardiff st David’s shopping centre?
Hi, St David's shopping centre is around a five minute walk from the hotelAnswered on 22 November 2020Do you have a hairdryer in the room?
Hi, Yes there are hairdryers in the roomAnswered on 13 September 2021Hi do your windows open? Thank you
Hi, Yes our windows open Many ThanksAnswered on 19 June 2021is a spa there?
Good Morning, Thank you for your message, I'm afraid we don't have a spa or leisure facilities at the hotel Many ThanksAnswered on 21 May 2021If no parking space available on site, is there a parking nearby?
Hi, Yes there is parking near by, please come to reception and we can help youAnswered on 5 August 2021Hello. How far is the train station from your hotel in city centre?
Hi, Cardiff central train station is approximately 7 minutes walk to the hotelAnswered on 14 December 2020- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Junction Restaurant
- CuisineBritish
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Holiday Inn Cardiff City, an IHG Hotel
- Private Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Very Good Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- View
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Welsh
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Lithuanian
- Polish
- Portuguese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 14 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash is not accepted
Holiday Inn Cardiff City, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
"Travel disruption due to possible road closures, may cause delays to your journey and prevent access by road to the hotel, at certain times during Principality Stadium events. Please check prior to traveling, or contact the hotel direct for the latest information".
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Junction Restaurant : Closed from Mon, Mar 23, 2020 until Tue, Jun 30, 2020
Bar is closed from Mon, Mar 23, 2020 until Tue, Jun 30, 2020
FAQs about Holiday Inn Cardiff City, an IHG Hotel
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Check-in at Holiday Inn Cardiff City, an IHG Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Holiday Inn Cardiff City, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
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The prices at Holiday Inn Cardiff City, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Holiday Inn Cardiff City, an IHG Hotel is 1,650 feet from the center of Cardiff. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Holiday Inn Cardiff City, an IHG Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Junction Restaurant
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Guests staying at Holiday Inn Cardiff City, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
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Room options at Holiday Inn Cardiff City, an IHG Hotel include:
- Double
- Twin
- Twin/Double