The Cardiff Sandringham Hotel is steps from Cardiff Castle and Cardiff International Arena. Travelers love the central location, helpful staff, and practical amenities like dry cleaning, meeting facilities, and free WiFi in every room.
Located in Cardiff City Centre, a neighbourhood in Cardiff, Cardiff Sandringham Hotel is near a train station. Cardiff Castle and Blackfriars Priory are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Barry Island Beach and Forest Farm Country Park. Parc All Weather Play and Techniquest are also worth visiting. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Cardiff travel guide
21 St Mary Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 1PL
What's nearby
Cardiff Castle
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Bute Park
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Utilita Arena Cardiff
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Sophia Gardens
9 min walk - 0.8 km
St. David's
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Getting around
Cardiff Central Station
7 min walk
Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
35 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
1 min walk
Borough
1 min walk
Fresh
2 min walk
The Cottage
1 min walk
Uncommon Ground Coffee Co.
2 min walk
About this property
Cardiff Sandringham Hotel
Hotel near Principality Stadium
Close to Cardiff Castle and Cardiff University, Cardiff Sandringham Hotel provides amenities such as conference space. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Meeting rooms, smoke-free property and luggage storage
Laundry services, a front desk safe and a banquet hall
Tour/ticket information, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff
Guest reviews speak highly of the overall value, central location and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Cardiff Sandringham Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Offsite parking available (GBP 20 per night); discounts available
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping on request
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
667 square feet of conference space
Meeting rooms
Accessibility
No lift
More
1 building
5 floors
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
19-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Nearby parking fee: GBP 20 per night (328 ft away)
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00
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, debit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardiff Sandringham Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Cardiff Sandringham Hotel?
As of 5 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cardiff Sandringham Hotel on 8 Jun 2026 start from HK$447, 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.
What time is check-in at Cardiff Sandringham Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Cardiff Sandringham Hotel?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 10.00.
Where is Cardiff Sandringham Hotel located?
Located in Cardiff City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cardiff Market and Principality Stadium. Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Castle are also within 1 mile (2 km). Cardiff Central Station is 7 minutes by foot and Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) is 7 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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
Cardiff Sandringham Hotel Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
9.2
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 438 out of 1003 reviews
10 - Excellent
438
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 1003 reviews
8 - Good
351
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1003 reviews
6 - Okay
156
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1003 reviews
4 - Poor
42
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1003 reviews
2 - Terrible
16
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Naomi
31 May 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good value for an excellent location in central Cardiff. I found it a very safe place to stay as a solo traveller, with 24 hour reception and really lovely staff. The accommodation is basic but clean and had everything I needed.
The staff are very friendly and helpful, the rooms are always clean, the beds are very comfortable, the hotel is a short walk away from all the amenities in Cardiff City Centre
Shaun
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Clare
2 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Clare
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Louise
16 Apr 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great value for money in the centre of cardiff. Lots of steps but we know that was coming. Very quiet considering how central we were.
The best thing about this hotel is the staff and location (if you want to be close to the Principality anyway). It’s slap bang in the middle of the town centre, and it’s an old ‘traditional’ hotel, so be aware it’s not brand spanking new and deathly quiet… but if you want a friendly hotel, 2 mins walk from the stadium, the castle and the train station, this ticks the boxes… I can thoroughly recommend breakfast at The Welsh House, just up the road towards Cardiff Castle
Cheap and cheerful. Great location at a bargain price
Chris
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Kathryn
25 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location ,very clean and staff friendly and very helpful. Rooms dated but spacious.
Kathryn
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Tony
28 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Like the previous trip had room 205, clean warm, TV works, and staff are freindly and helpful
Tony
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Rosa
17 Dec 2025
Liked: Staff & service
The staff are very friendly.
Rosa
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Diana
18 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, good quality bedding, very friendly staff,
Diana
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Alex
21 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, comfortable bed, friendly staff, centrally located, very good value for money.
Alex
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Denis
11 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms spotless and very comfortable,staff nice people I liked them? possibly will stay again great price, I really enjoyed it's position in the town, which is where I wanted to be
Staff were fantastic. Couldn't ask for a better location.
Gary
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matthew
29 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, reception were helpful in directions to concert venue, and eateries that cater to me.
Will be coming back to this hotel whenever I visit Cardiff in future!
Matthew
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jenny
27 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great customer service from pre-arrival information to the welcome on the day.
Not the most luxurious as a little dated but room was spotless and comfortable.
Great location for the arena & drinks post event!
Good value for money