Hotels Near Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Saturday 7 November 2026 Principality StadiumUpdated Sunday 25 October 2026
The short answer
24 hotels from our mapped pool sit within 8 km of Principality Stadium, 24 of them within a 40-minute walk. Closest are Parador44 (4 min), Angel Hotel (4 min), Travelodge Cardiff Central (6 min). Next up at the venue: Wales vs Japan on Saturday 7 November 2026. For that night the cheapest listed room starts around A$235 per night and the median is A$348, +91% against a normal A$183 night. Rates sampled 25 Oct 2026.
Principality Stadium sits right in the middle of Cardiff, and that shapes everything about where to stay. All 24 hotels we list here are walkable, and the nearest is just 0.23 kilometres from the gates, a four minute stroll. Most of the choice sits in the Cardiff area itself, 23 hotels ranging from three-star to five-star, spread between 0.23 and 2.17 kilometres from the stadium. There is also a single three-star option out in Aberdovey, 1.72 kilometres away, for anyone after a quieter base. Whether you are in for Wales vs Japan on 7 November 2026, one of the other Autumn fixtures, the Six Nations clashes against Ireland and England, the Fury vs Joshua fight, or the Bocelli concert, the pattern is the same: you can walk to the stadium from almost anywhere in the city centre. Rooms close to the ground go quickly once fixtures are announced, so on a full stadium night, booking early gives you the best pick of what is walkable rather than what is left over.
When to book
With Wales facing Japan, New Zealand and Australia across November 2026, plus Six Nations fixtures in February and March 2027 and the Fury vs Joshua fight in December 2026, event nights come thick and fast. All 24 hotels near the stadium are walkable, but the closest ones fill first. Book as soon as your event date is confirmed, and look for free-cancellation rates if your plans might shift.
Best areas to stay near Principality Stadium
Areas are the supplier zones our mapped hotels fall into, ordered by distance to the venue. Prices are the median event-night rate for the hotels we list in that area.
Cardiff
23 hotels · 0.2–2.2 km · 23 walkable
The Cardiff area holds 23 of the 24 hotels on this list, from three-star to five-star, all within 2.17 kilometres of the stadium and as close as 0.23 kilometres. This suits anyone who wants to walk to the gates and stay among the city centre's pubs and restaurants before and after the match.
- Event night
- A$357
- Normal night
- A$181
3–5 star hotels listed
Aberdovey
1 hotel · 1.7–1.7 km · 1 walkable
Aberdovey has just one hotel on this list, a three-star property 1.72 kilometres from the stadium and still walkable. It suits travellers happy to be a little further out, away from the thick of the city centre crowd on event night.
- Event night
- A$385
- Normal night
- A$184
3-star hotels listed
Hotels near Principality Stadium, by distance
Event window 6 Nov 2026 → 8 Nov 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adultsPer-night prices are our lowest sampled rate for the event window versus a normal night three weeks out. Walking times assume 4.8 km/h with a 30% detour allowance.
| Hotel | Area | Distance | Stars | Event night | Normal night | Cancellation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Parador44 The closest hotel to Principality Stadium, just a 4 minute walk from the gates. | Cardiff | ~4 min walk 0.2 km | 3 | A$454 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Angel Hotel A 5 minute walk from the stadium, three-star comfort right in central Cardiff. 8.8/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Cardiff | ~4 min walk 0.3 km | 3 | A$348 | A$134 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Travelodge Cardiff Central Budget-friendly three-star stay only 7 minutes on foot from the stadium. 10.0/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Cardiff | ~6 min walk 0.4 km | 3 | A$435 | A$134 | See rates | View rates |
 Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff Three-star option 8 minutes' walk from Principality Stadium in central Cardiff. 10.0/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Cardiff | ~7 min walk 0.4 km | 3 | A$301 | A$158 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Clayton Hotel Cardiff Four-star base 8 minutes from the stadium, well placed for match day. | Cardiff | ~7 min walk 0.5 km | 4 | A$357 | A$229 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Marriott Hotel Cardiff Four-star Marriott 9 minutes' walk from the gates, central Cardiff location. | Cardiff | ~8 min walk 0.5 km | 4 | A$373 | A$231 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
Premier Inn Cardiff Cc Stadium Three-star Premier Inn just 9 minutes on foot from the stadium itself. | Cardiff | ~8 min walk 0.5 km | 3 | A$370 | A$165 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Travelodge Cardiff Central Queen Street Three-star Travelodge 10 minutes' walk from Principality Stadium, near Queen Street. 5.6/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Cardiff | ~9 min walk 0.6 km | 3 | A$433 | A$124 | See rates | View rates |
 Indigo Cardiff Four-star Indigo hotel a 10 minute walk from the stadium gates. 8.3/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Cardiff | ~9 min walk 0.6 km | 4 | A$364 | A$248 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Hilton Cardiff Five-star Hilton stay 10 minutes' walk from Principality Stadium. | Cardiff | ~10 min walk 0.6 km | 5 | A$345 | A$243 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Radisson Blu Cardiff Four-star Radisson Blu, an 11 minute walk from the stadium. 5.6/10 guest score · 6 reviews | Cardiff | ~10 min walk 0.6 km | 4 | A$331 | A$251 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Park Plaza Cardiff Four-star Park Plaza 12 minutes' walk from the stadium in central Cardiff. 8.5/10 guest score · 2 reviews | Cardiff | ~11 min walk 0.7 km | 4 | A$454 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Leonardo Hotel Cardiff Four-star Leonardo hotel, a 13 minute walk from Principality Stadium. | Cardiff | ~12 min walk 0.8 km | 4 | A$384 | A$250 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel Three-star stay 13 minutes' walk from the stadium, still within central Cardiff. | Cardiff | ~12 min walk 0.8 km | 3 | A$348 | A$124 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Cardiff | ~13 min walk 0.8 km | 3 | A$427 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Novotel Cardiff Centre 8.4/10 guest score · 2 reviews | Cardiff | ~5 min ride 1.0 km | 4 | A$345 | A$205 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday 9.2/10 guest score · 5 reviews | Cardiff | ~6 min ride 1.2 km | 4 | A$321 | A$153 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Cardiff | ~6 min ride 1.4 km | 3 | A$445 | A$190 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay 7.6/10 guest score · 2 reviews | Cardiff | ~6 min ride 1.4 km | 3 | A$331 | A$181 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Cardiff | ~6 min ride 1.4 km | 3 | A$295 | A$191 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Aberdovey | ~7 min ride 1.7 km | 3 | A$385 | A$184 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Cardiff | ~7 min ride 1.8 km | 4 | A$357 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Cardiff | ~8 min ride 2.0 km | 3 | A$345 | A$165 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Cardiff | ~9 min ride 2.2 km | 3 | A$235 | A$111 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
Map: Principality Stadium and the listed hotels
Getting to Principality Stadium
Cardiff Central is the nearest mainline station, about a five minute walk away, with services from West Wales, the Midlands, the South Coast and London. Cardiff Queen Street, around fifteen minutes on foot, is a useful alternative when Central is busy. A managed queuing system operates outside Central after events, so allow extra time. From Central's main north entrance, Wood Street leads to Gates 5, 6 and 7, Westgate Street to Gates 4, 3 and 2, and Castle Street to Gate 1. Cardiff Central Bus Station is about five minutes from the stadium. There is no dedicated stadium car park, though the council runs event park and ride services, and a taxi rank operates on St Mary Street. Cardiff Airport is roughly thirty minutes' drive away, with a T9 bus and rail shuttle via Rhoose station.
Cardiff Central is the nearest mainline station
Cardiff Central is the closest station to Principality Stadium, roughly a five minute walk away, and operates mainline services from West Wales, the Midlands, the South Coast and London.
Cardiff Queen Street is a local rail alternative
Cardiff Queen Street station offers local rail services across Cardiff and the South Wales Valleys and is around a fifteen minute walk from the stadium, making it a useful alternative when Central is busy.
Post-event queuing system at Cardiff Central
A managed queuing system is normally put in place outside Cardiff Central station after stadium events to control passenger numbers for return rail journeys, so spectators should allow extra time and check travel updates beforehand.
Gate routes from Cardiff Central
Leaving Cardiff Central by the main north entrance, spectators should bear left along Wood Street for Gates 5, 6 and 7, or continue to Westgate Street for Gates 4, 3 and 2, and on to Castle Street for Gate 1.
Cardiff Central Bus Station is a short walk away
Cardiff Central Bus Station sits next to the railway station and is about a five minute walk from Principality Stadium, with onward walking directions to the stadium gates matching those from the train station.
No dedicated stadium car park
Principality Stadium has no dedicated spectator car park, but there are plenty of city centre parking options nearby and spectators are advised to plan their journey and parking in advance.
Council runs event Park and Ride services
Cardiff Council organises park and ride services for major events at Principality Stadium, with drop off points such as Callaghan Square typically around a ten to fifteen minute walk from the stadium.
Source: www.principalitystadium.wales, www.bristolbearsrugby.com
Taxi rank on St Mary Street
A taxi rank serving the stadium can be found on St Mary Street outside the former House of Fraser building, and ride hailing services such as Uber and Bolt also operate in Cardiff on event nights.
Source: www.principalitystadium.wales, www.bristolbearsrugby.com
Cardiff Airport connections to the stadium
Principality Stadium is within about thirty minutes drive of Cardiff Airport, and an express T9 bus service runs directly from the airport terminal into Cardiff city centre, with a shuttle bus also linking the airport to Rhoose rail station for onward trains to Cardiff Central.
Source: www.principalitystadium.wales, footballgroundguide.com
What hotels cost on the event night
Based on 24 hotels within 8 km that returned a rate for 6 Nov 2026 → 8 Nov 2026 (2 adults) compared with the same hotels three weeks from today. The lowest event-night rate we found was A$235 per night. Sampled 25 Oct 2026; live rates at checkout may differ.
Upcoming at Principality Stadium
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels are within walking distance of Principality Stadium?
24 of the 24 hotels we list are within a 40-minute walk. The closest are Parador44 (4 min, 0.2 km), Angel Hotel (4 min, 0.3 km), Travelodge Cardiff Central (6 min, 0.4 km).
How much do hotels near Principality Stadium cost on the event night?
Across 24 hotels within 8 km, the median rate for 6 Nov 2026 is A$348 per night for two adults, compared with A$183 on a normal night (+91%). The lowest listed rate is A$235 at Tanes.
When is Wales vs Japan at Principality Stadium?
Wales vs Japan is scheduled for Saturday 7 November 2026 at 16:40 local time (World Rugby Nations Championship). Tickets start from EUR 113. Suggested hotel dates are the night before and the night of the event (6 Nov 2026 → 8 Nov 2026).
Which area is best to stay in for Principality Stadium?
Stay as close as your budget allows: 24 listed hotels are walkable, which removes the post-event transport crush. Hotels further into Cardiff are usually cheaper on the event night and still a short ride away. The areas section above lists each zone with its distance band and median event-night price.
Can I book a hotel near Principality Stadium with free cancellation?
22 of the 24 listed hotels returned at least one free-cancellation rate for the event window. Refundable rates are usually a little higher than the lead rate; the hotel page shows both.
Can I book hotel and event tickets together?
Yes. Event Escapes sells tickets and hotels for Cardiff events, and packages combine the two with pay-weekly instalments where available.
Keep planning
Hotel distances are straight-line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Event-night and normal-night prices are the lowest rates our systems sampled for two adults on the dates shown and include our service fee; live availability and prices at checkout may differ. Event details come from the ticketing feed.