The Angel Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Castells, which serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
Cardiff International Arena - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Cardiff University - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Principality Stadium - 2 min drive - 0.7 km
Getting around
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 30 min drive
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 75 min drive
Cardiff Central Station - 11 min walk
Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) - 11 min walk
Cardiff Queen Street Station - 11 min walk
Restaurants
Tiny Rebel - 3 min walk
The Gatekeeper - 2 min walk
Blue Bell - 3 min walk
Mad Dog Brewery Co - 1 min walk
Corner Coffee - 4 min walk
About this property
The Angel Hotel
The Angel Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Castells, which serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
At a glance
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Hotel size
102 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Working away
7 meeting rooms
Conference space (215 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Travel crib
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Special features
Dining
Castells - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.50 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.
Also known as
Angel Cardiff
Angel Hotel Cardiff
The Angel Hotel Hotel
Barcelo Cardiff
The Angel Hotel Cardiff, Wales
The Angel Hotel Cardiff
The Angel Hotel Hotel Cardiff
Frequently asked questions
Does The Angel Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Angel Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Angel Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Angel Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
Are there restaurants at or near The Angel Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Castells.
Does The Angel Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around The Angel Hotel like?
The Angel Hotel is in Cardiff City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from Cardiff Castle and 8 minutes' walk from Principality Stadium. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.
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Reviews
The Angel Hotel Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.6
Cleanliness
8.2
Amenities
9.0
Staff & service
8.2
Eco-friendliness
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently excellent with a good selection and great service. (140 reviews)
Food from the property's restaurant was amazing and could be delivered to the room. (9 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
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Reviews
6/10 Good
Sep 29, 2025
Good friendly staff. Very close to Cardiff city centre.
James
James, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 2, 2025
Fantastic location and all the staff really friendly. Room was comfortable enough for the price. Lifts not working at time of my visit but other than that had a good stay and would go back.
Lorraine
Lorraine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2025
Great hotel
Lovely to stay in an independent hotel with some history and friendly staff. The property needs a little TLC but this was our second stay and would definitely stay again. Location to city centre is great.
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2025
One night
A quick one night stay for me , but would recommend the hotel. Very central but still a quiet area near the castle . I’d stay again no problem.
DAVID
DAVID, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2025
We stayed room only. We had a lovely big room for the 3 of us (2 adults and a teenager). It suited our needs perfectly. It was clean and tidy.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 26, 2025
I was late for my check in, but the staff at reception went above and beyond and found me a room in spite of being fully booked.
So friendly and wonderful people
Peter
Peter, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 7, 2025
Pleasantly surprised
Old style hotel. Great location. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean room and comfy bed. Old fashioned and dated but overall good value for money such a good location.
Jane
Jane, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2025
Excellent location
Excellent location - opposite the castle - room was spotless and speedy check in and check out
Ceri
Ceri, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2025
Family stay review
Fabulous stay super comfy bed and the deluxe double room was perfect. Staff very friendly and helpful
William
William, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2025
Very clean and bed very comfortable!
Excellent location for the centre of Cardiff. Very clean room and bed was very comfortable. Sink a bit too big for the bathroom!
Gerard
Gerard, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 16, 2025
View of castle
Lovely hotel, opposite the castle. Had a lovely view of the castle. Only downside was the lift being out of order during our stay. A fair few stairs to be tackled, but otherwise I would stay again
Hazel
Hazel, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 17, 2025
Tired but comfy
Looks a bit tired and no staff behind the bar during the day but otherwise clean and comfortable
Diane
Diane, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2025
Clean & comfortable. Friendly staff.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 8, 2025
Great location
Great location for station, Castle, centre of Cardiff
Julia
Julia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2025
Great location, lovely clean, big room, would stay again!
Lydia
Lydia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2025
Right where you wanna be...
Easily one of the best situated hotels in central Cardiff!
Shayne
Shayne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 11, 2025
Great internet access , friendly staff when checking in and at the bar. Good links with transport and central
Kerry
Kerry, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 6, 2025
Good
All good, pleasant stay
Samantha
Samantha, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 12, 2025
An older hotel without bells and whistles but with plenty of style and character. Rooms were clean and comfy with basic necessities, staff were accessible and friendly, and the location was in convenient walking distance to many things downtown.
Verified traveler
5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 3, 2025
It has a great location
Roberta
Roberta, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2025
Good
Lovely old hotel, did what it said on the tin
Willio
Willio, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2025
Great Location
Hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and while there was a fan, was hard to get cool even with the windows open. Breakfast was very good. Ideally situated to get to many sites in the city.
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 17, 2025
Comfortable stay
Very central. Had an excellent check in by Joey. Very friendly and helpful.
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 28, 2025
Not a nice place
Booked this for my partner to stay while visiting family
He had to move rooms three times as the rooms were not acceptable
It was a lovely hotel at one time but has gone downhill