Hilton Cardiff stands on Kingsway in the middle of the city, one minute on foot from Cardiff Castle and two from Bute Park, with St David's shopping centre about five minutes away. It has 202 rooms across seven floors, an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, a sauna and steam room, a spa with massage treatments, and Graze Restaurant and Bar serving Welsh cuisine. Many rooms look over the city or the castle, so it is a natural pick for first-time visitors who want to walk everywhere.
Location and getting around
The castle is a one minute walk, the New Theatre three minutes, and Cardiff Queen Street station about nine minutes on foot. The Principality Stadium is within about fifteen minutes, so match days and the stadium tour are an easy stroll. The airport is around 41 minutes by car, and you do not need a car to get around the centre.
There is no on-site parking, and off-site parking nearby carries a nightly charge, so a train arrival is much simpler. Cardiff Bay is farther away and best reached by the Baycar 6 bus or a taxi.
Rooms and what to ask for
The room range includes Deluxe and Superior kings, executive rooms and suites, family double rooms that sleep four, and a presidential suite. A King Deluxe Room with Cardiff Castle View is the one to ask for, and a high floor gives a quieter outlook. Children up to age 10 can stay free in existing beds, rollaway beds are charged, and free cribs are available on request. In-room WiFi may carry a charge while public-area WiFi is free, so check when you book. Contactless check-in is offered.
Who it suits and what to know: it is the best central choice for first-timers, families who want a pool and couples who want a spa afternoon. Breakfast is available for a fee and is often praised, and the pool is open until the early evening, with guests under 16 needing adult supervision and not allowed in the gym or hot tub.
Check-in is from 4, check-out is at noon, and a photo ID and a card are needed at check-in. Pets up to a set weight are accepted for a fee, and the hotel is on a busy road, so ask for a high floor if you are a light sleeper.
Why stay here
- ✓One minute from Cardiff Castle
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓Spa treatments
- ✓24-hour gym, sauna and steam room
- ✓Graze restaurant and bar
- ✓Castle-view rooms
- ✓Family rooms sleeping four
- ✓Contactless check-in
Good questions
How close is Hilton Cardiff to the castle?+
It is about a one minute walk from Cardiff Castle and two minutes from Bute Park. St David's shopping centre is about five minutes away.
Does Hilton Cardiff have parking?+
There is no on-site parking, and off-site parking nearby carries a nightly charge. Arriving by train is simpler.
Does Hilton Cardiff have a pool?+
Yes, there is an indoor pool, plus a gym, sauna, steam room and spa treatments. Guests under 16 need adult supervision in the pool.
