The Angel Hotel

3.0 star property

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Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium are located near The Angel Hotel, which provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception. The on-site restaurant, Castells, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and conference space.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(75 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Single Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(181 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Premium Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Near a train station, The Angel Hotel is in Cardiff City Centre, a neighbourhood in Cardiff with great shopping. Animal Wall and New Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Cardiff Market and Queen Arcade. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Principality Stadium or Cardiff Arms Park. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Cardiff travel guide
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Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 1SZ

What's nearby

  • Cardiff Castle featuring heritage architecture, heritage elements and château or palace
    Cardiff Castle
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bute Park featuring heritage elements, château or palace and heritage architecture
    Bute Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • D6WYKM Aerial photograph of the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
    Utilita Arena Cardiff
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Main building of Cardiff University - Wales; Shutterstock ID 289260233; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:
    Cardiff University
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • St. David's
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff Central Station
    11 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Corner Coffee
    4 min walk
  • The Gatekeeper
    2 min walk
  • Tiny Rebel
    3 min walk
  • Blue Bell
    3 min walk
  • Mad Dog Brewery Co
    1 min walk

About this property

The Angel Hotel

Hotel near Cardiff Castle
Principality Stadium is located near The Angel Hotel, which provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception. The on-site restaurant, Castells, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and smoke-free property
  • A TV in reception, coffee/tea in reception and a banquet hall
  • Tour/ticket information, luggage storage and wedding services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 102 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Deep-soaking baths, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, travel cots and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 15.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Castells

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 215 square feet of conference space
  • 7 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15, per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of GBP 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.50 per person
  • Pet deposit: GBP 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is 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

Is The Angel Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of GBP 100 per stay and a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Angel Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Angel Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Angel Hotel located?

Located in Cardiff City Centre, this hotel is steps away from Animal Wall and Cardiff Castle. Principality Stadium and Cardiff Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km). Cardiff Central Station is 11 minutes by foot and Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) is 11 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

The Angel Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1442 out of 3042 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 963 out of 3042 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 405 out of 3042 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 133 out of 3042 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 99 out of 3042 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaynor

All staff on reception were very welcoming/helpful. The room was very nice and clean great shower too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly clean room comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Clean room and bedding, as always is the case in our experience at The Angel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in an incredible spot. Right across the street from the castle and a block away from the heart of Cardiff. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Room was clean an enormous. I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property is in need of an update, but the location is amazing, the staff friendly and helpful, the architecture of the building is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mateusz

Great location, rooms mostly tidy, kind staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Lovely room-very clean and comfortable. All staff very helpful and professional. Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms and good breakfast. Hotel is a little dated, in a great location and one of Cardiff’s historical building
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value stay, close to shops and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything’s good..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful. The room was clean and well kept. Unfortunately there was no parking at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only issue was internet kept going in and out and ended up going to sit in the lobby to do my emails, calls, etc. otherwise ideal location, comfy and stafff so friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, friendly staff on arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were perfectly clean. The staff extremely kind, thoughtful and helpful. Breakfast was yummy 😋 So are the prices to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Good value and good location. Hotel decor however is in need of a update
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at the Angel, really enjoyed my stay, The staff very helpful, nothing was to much for them, The room was fantastic, bathroom excellent, Can't say anymore, Hope to stay again in the future?
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic room - clean and spacious....and a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overnight stay whilst visiting Cardiff city. Great location, comfortable bed, great breakfas, good price. Staff excellent. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Dated, but for me that added to the appeal. Perfect location and friendly staff. Will definitely use again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean quiet room. Friendly staff. Lovely breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent comfortable and quiet stay Very friendly staff Nice well stocked lounge bar Didnt eat in as had other arrangements I can thoroughly recommend and if in the area wiil stay again Thank you to all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, comfortable and stylish. Does need a bit of sprucing up. Good location, close to bars and restaurants. Parking across the road, and Cardiff Castle over the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and warm. friendly staff convient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff were so friendly and helpful, the minute I got there, my luggage was carried up for me , I was made very welcome. The room was great, clean & comfortable. Also the breakfast was very good, a good array was on offer and very satisfying. I would definitely stay again and would happily recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean room, very helpful staff, nice bar area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025