Where to Stay for Westlife-Cardiff, Wales
Tuesday 20 October 2026 Cardiff International ArenaUpdated Tuesday 20 October 2026
The short answer
24 hotels from our mapped pool sit within 5 km of Cardiff International Arena, 20 of them within a 40-minute walk. Closest are Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel (1 min), Premier Inn Cardiff Cc Queen Street (4 min), Radisson Blu Cardiff (5 min). Westlife is on Tuesday 20 October 2026. For that night the cheapest listed room starts around A$117 per night and the median is A$246, -37% against a normal A$391 night. Rates sampled 20 Oct 2026.
Cardiff International Arena sits right in the city centre, which makes staying nearby for Westlife straightforward. All 24 hotels listed here are walkable, with the closest just 0.06 kilometres from the doors. Most of the choice is in the Cardiff area itself, with star ratings running from three-star to five-star, all within 2.08 kilometres of the arena. If you want to be at the doors in a couple of minutes, look at the hotels under half a kilometre out. If you prefer more distance and quieter streets, the further options are still within walking range. With two Westlife shows on 19 and 20 October 2026, the closest rooms tend to go first.
When to book
With two Westlife dates, 19 and 20 October 2026, and all 24 hotels within walking distance, decide which night you want and book early. The hotels nearest Cardiff International Arena are limited in number, so they are the first to fill for either night.
Best areas to stay near Cardiff International Arena
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
22 hotels · 0.1–4.8 km · 19 walkable
With 23 hotels between 0.06 and 2.08 kilometres from the arena, Cardiff is where almost everyone stays for Westlife. Three-star to five-star options sit side by side, all walkable, suiting first-timers who want simplicity and regulars who know the city well.
- Event night
- A$261
- Normal night
- A$393
3–5 star hotels listed
Aberdovey
2 hotels · 1.0–3.2 km · 1 walkable
Aberdovey has one hotel here, 0.97 kilometres from the arena and still walkable. A three-star option for those happy to stay outside the main Cardiff cluster, with a short walk to the show.
- Event night
- A$184
- Normal night
- A$250
3-star hotels listed
Hotels near Cardiff International Arena, by distance
Event window 20 Oct 2026 → 21 Oct 2026 · 1 night · 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel A one-minute walk from the arena doors, the closest hotel on the list, three-star. | Cardiff | 1 min walk 0.1 km | 3 | A$156 | A$119 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Cardiff | 4 min walk 0.2 km | 3 | A$263 | — | See rates | View rates | |
 Radisson Blu Cardiff A five-minute walk to the arena, four-star comfort in central Cardiff. 5.6/10 guest score · 6 reviews | Cardiff | 5 min walk 0.3 km | 4 | A$232 | A$253 | See rates | View rates |
 Marriott Hotel Cardiff A six-minute walk to the arena, four-star rooms in the Cardiff cluster. | Cardiff | 6 min walk 0.3 km | 4 | A$323 | A$232 | See rates | View rates |
 Novotel Cardiff Centre A seven-minute walk to the arena, four-star comfort close to Westlife. 8.4/10 guest score · 2 reviews | Cardiff | 7 min walk 0.4 km | 4 | A$323 | A$205 | See rates | View rates |
 Leonardo Hotel Cardiff An eight-minute walk to the arena, four-star rooms in central Cardiff. | Cardiff | 8 min walk 0.5 km | 4 | A$457 | A$251 | See rates | View rates |
 Clayton Hotel Cardiff An eight-minute walk to the arena, another four-star Cardiff option. | Cardiff | 8 min walk 0.5 km | 4 | A$375 | A$189 | See rates | View rates |
 | Cardiff | 8 min walk 0.5 km | 4 | A$591 | A$251 | See rates | View rates |
 Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday An eleven-minute walk to the arena, four-star rooms in central Cardiff. 9.2/10 guest score · 5 reviews | Cardiff | 11 min walk 0.6 km | 4 | A$258 | A$153 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Hilton Cardiff An eleven-minute walk to the arena, the only five-star hotel on this list. | Cardiff | 11 min walk 0.7 km | 5 | A$676 | A$251 | See rates | View rates |
 Angel Hotel A fourteen-minute walk to the arena, a quieter three-star stay. 8.8/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Cardiff | 14 min walk 0.8 km | 3 | A$235 | A$132 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Cardiff | 15 min walk 0.9 km | 3 | A$286 | A$194 | See rates | View rates | |
| Aberdovey | 16 min walk 1.0 km | 3 | A$230 | A$182 | See rates | View rates | |
| Cardiff | 26 min walk 1.6 km | 3 | A$117 | A$111 | See rates | View rates | |
 Pontcanna Inn Guesthouse | Cardiff | 26 min walk 1.6 km | 3 | A$256 | A$197 | See rates | View rates |
| Cardiff | 27 min walk 1.6 km | 3 | A$232 | A$165 | See rates | View rates | |
| Cardiff | 32 min walk 1.9 km | 3 | A$190 | A$280 | See rates | View rates | |
 voco St David's Cardiff, an IHG Hotel 8.4/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Cardiff | 34 min walk 2.1 km | 5 | A$319 | A$258 | See rates | View rates |
| Aberdovey | 3.2 km 3.2 km | 3 | A$137 | A$68 | See rates | View rates | |
 Maltsters Guesthouse | Cardiff | 3.7 km 3.7 km | 4 | A$297 | — | See rates | View rates |
 Mercure Cardiff North Hotel 7.9/10 guest score · 7 reviews | Cardiff | 3.7 km 3.7 km | 4 | A$220 | A$151 | See rates | View rates |
| Cardiff | 4.8 km 4.8 km | 3 | A$198 | A$234 | See rates | View rates | |
| Cardiff | 2 min walk 0.1 km | 3 | Check live | — | See rates | View rates | |
Premier Inn Cardiff Cc Stadium A seven-minute walk to the arena, a three-star choice near the action. | Cardiff | 7 min walk 0.4 km | 3 | Check live | A$165 | See rates | View rates |
Map: Cardiff International Arena and the listed hotels
Getting to Cardiff International Arena
Nearest railway stations
Cardiff Central is the main railway hub and is within easy walking distance of the arena, while Cardiff Queen Street also puts travellers within walking distance, especially for those arriving from the Valleys lines.
Walking time from Cardiff Central
The arena is roughly a five to fifteen minute walk from Cardiff Central train station, depending on the route taken through the city centre to Mary Ann Street.
Source: uk.trip.com, needaticket.co.uk
Nearest bus stops
Local bus stops serving the arena are located at the back of the building on Churchill Way and on the corner of Hayes Bridge and Bute Terrace, with the Guildford Crescent and Bute Terrace stops also close by.
Source: registration.civilservicelive.gov.uk, www.visitcardiff.com
No on-site parking, nearby car parks
The arena has no onsite parking for audiences, but Rapports NCP Open Air Car Park and St David's car park sit directly opposite the venue and are open twenty four hours.
Taxi ranks and drop off points
Taxis can use dedicated ranks on Tredegar Street and Churchill Way for drop off and pick up, with a further drop off point with lowered kerbs directly outside the main entrance on Mary Ann Street.
Source: www.utilitaarenacardiff.co.uk, registration.civilservicelive.gov.uk
Cardiff Airport connection
Cardiff Airport is around thirty minutes drive from the city centre, and travellers without a car can take the 905 shuttle bus to Rhoose railway station before catching a train into Cardiff city centre.
What hotels cost on the event night
Based on 22 hotels within 5 km that returned a rate for 20 Oct 2026 → 21 Oct 2026 (2 adults) compared with the same hotels three weeks from today. The lowest event-night rate we found was A$117 per night. Sampled 20 Oct 2026; live rates at checkout may differ.
Upcoming at Cardiff International Arena
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels are within walking distance of Cardiff International Arena?
20 of the 24 hotels we list are within a 40-minute walk. The closest are Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel (1 min, 0.1 km), Premier Inn Cardiff Cc Queen Street (4 min, 0.2 km), Radisson Blu Cardiff (5 min, 0.3 km).
How much do hotels near Cardiff International Arena cost on the Westlife night?
Across 22 hotels within 5 km, the median rate for 20 Oct 2026 is A$246 per night for two adults, compared with A$391 on a normal night (-37%). The lowest listed rate is A$117 at Tanes.
When is Westlife at Cardiff International Arena?
Westlife is scheduled for Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 18:30 local time (Concerts). Tickets start from EUR 397. Suggested hotel dates are the night before and the night of the event (20 Oct 2026 → 21 Oct 2026).
Which area is best to stay in for Cardiff International Arena?
Stay as close as your budget allows: 20 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.
Are hotels near Cardiff International Arena more expensive on concert nights?
Yes on this date: the median listed rate is A$246 against A$391 on a normal night, a -37% difference.
Can I book a hotel near Cardiff International Arena with free cancellation?
3 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.