Wales, United Kingdom
Hotels in Cardiff, United Kingdom
Cardiff is a large city in Wales, United Kingdom with about 372,000 residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 150+ hotels and other stays here. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), about 15 km away. The most comfortable months are usually June, July and September, with average highs around 18–20°C.
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- Hotels found
- 150+
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member saving
- Up to 10%
- vs guest price, signed in
- Nearest airport
- CWL · 15 km
- Cardiff International Airport
- Best months
- June and July
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Cardiff
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.1
Very good
Park Inn by Radisson Cardiff City Centre
★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
7.8
Good
voco St. David's Cardiff by IHG
★★★★★Hotels2.3 km from centre
8.8
Excellent
Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday
★★★★Hotels1.0 km from centre
7.8
Good
Park Plaza Cardiff
★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.6
Excellent
Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG
★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.3
Very good
Radisson Blu Hotel, Cardiff
★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
7.9
Good
Clayton Hotel Cardiff
★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.6
Excellent
Hotel Indigo - Cardiff by IHG
★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.9
Excellent
easyHotel Cardiff
★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
9.0
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Cardiff?
| 5-star | 4 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 39 |
| 3-star | 49 |
| 2-star | 27 |
| Apartments | 144 |
|---|---|
| Hotels | 36 |
| Residences | 6 |
| Private vacation home | 5 |
| Aparthotels | 1 |
| Villas | 1 |
When to go
Weather in Cardiff by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 7 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Low °C | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
| Rain mm | 94 | 73 | 70 | 56 | 67 | 72 | 80 | 84 | 63 | 100 | 103 | 104 |
Things to see
Famous places in Cardiff
Stadium · 0.3 km from centre
Millennium Stadium
Photo: Clint Budd from About 15 miles North of Swansea, Wales, CC BY 2.0
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Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Cardiff
- CWL · Cardiff International Airport15 km
- BRS · Bristol Airport34 km
- EXT · Exeter International Airport85 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Cardiff at a glance
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Wales
- Population
- 372,089 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 17 m
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.480, -3.180
About
About Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital and largest city of Wales. Cardiff had a population of 381,516 in 2025 and forms a principal area officially known as the City and County of Cardiff.
From the Wikipedia article “Cardiff”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
FAQ
Cardiff hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Cardiff?
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How many hotels can I book in Cardiff?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 150+ hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Cardiff (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Cardiff?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, June, July and September usually offer the most comfortable weather in Cardiff. July is the warmest month (average high 20°C) and December is the wettest (104 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Cardiff?
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) is about 15 km from the centre of Cardiff. Bristol Airport (BRS) is 34 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Cardiff?
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What are the most famous sights in Cardiff?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Cardiff are Millennium Stadium, Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff Castle, National Museum Cardiff.
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