With a stay at The Angel Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Cardiff, steps from Cardiff Castle and 8 minutes by foot from Principality Stadium. .This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Cardiff Bay and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bute Park.
What's nearby
Cardiff Castle - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Bute Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Sophia Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Utilita Arena Cardiff - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Cardiff University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Getting around
Cardiff Central Station - 11 min walk
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Tiny Rebel - 3 min walk
The Gatekeeper - 2 min walk
Blue Bell - 3 min walk
Mad Dog Brewery Co - 1 min walk
Maison De Boeuf - 3 min walk
About this property
The Angel Hotel
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Cardiff Castle
The Angel Hotel offers 102 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Cardiff hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 102 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Additional features at this hotel include a fireplace in the lobby and a banquet hall.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Castells, for dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Cardiff? This hotel has 215 square feet (20 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 7 meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays.
Castells - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.
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 crib
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 elevator
More
3 floors
Banquet hall
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.50 per person
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 elevators
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
The Angel Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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.
We travelled as a family (2 parents, 2 teenagers) and were staying one night.
The staff on the front desk were very welcoming and the family room was like a palace - with two separate rooms in it: one with a superking bed and the other also very spacious with twins. We were not expecting so much space so were pleasantly surprised!
The best thing about this hotel is its fantastic, central location, right in front of the castle and a stone's throw away from the start of the high street.
We planned ahead and booked parking in advance on Greyfriars Road which worked well for us, as we were travelling light.
Sadly we didn't get to trial the bar or food as we headed out flr the evening (can recommend Pilgrim Pizza nearby!).
We definitely plan to return when we are next in Cardiff.
Beautiful foyers into hotel and grand staircase. Does look shabby in places but is an old building. Friendly welcome- we checked in late in the evening due to delayed trains but we received a warm welcome. Room was very hot couldn't open windows but luckily had a fan (which helped to cool the room quickly and it can be put on a timer). The bathroom was also very hot especially after a shower. Clean spacious room with tea coffee facilities. The free toiletries smelt amazing and was easily enough for a night or two for a couple. Good central location to castle, stadium and city centre.
Hannah
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
2/10 Terrible
Anabela
Traveled with family
Oct 18, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Maybe my fault because I didn’t look at the reviews - pictures look beautiful - but please don’t be fooled by them -the place looks really run down…… I couldn’t open the windows - the room was so hot …..- I needed fresh air - I get Claustrophobia in combined spaces - opening a window would relieve my symptoms etc …. I was told by the manager that they couldn’t help me but they could offer me a free breakfeast!! / lesson learned - do t focus on pictures !
Anabela
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
2/10 Terrible
Rachel
Oct 18, 2025
Rachel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Ruth
Oct 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 3 nights in October:
Pros:
Staff are lovely
Excellent location
Cons:
Elevator was not working
Windows are old so rooms can be noisy as close to road and nightclubs
Great location not far from railway station and close to castle and town centre. Room was good size and a comfy bed. Staff were friendly and helpful.
We did not have breakfast
The hotel is very old. Carpets are stained. The elevator is out of order. The walls haven't been painted in years. The room is barebones. But the service is very good. The employees are great. The location is great. The price is great
The hotel itself is excellent, and the staff are brilliant. I stayed in room 104. The traffic outside was quite noisy, but I can sleep through a hurricane. 😂 The room was excellent, plenty of storage space. Can't understand why the windows are not double glazed? It would subdue the noise. Would I stay here again. Definitely. ❤️
Great location, close to shops, restaurants and bars. Also right opposite the castle and principality stadium, in a quiet location. The room was clean and a good size.
A lovely welcome from reception on arrival, the room was massive! Nice bathroom a bit dated but it was in keeping with the hotel, it was nice and clean the bath needed some tlc but it was fine. The bed was tonate for me it was a spring mattress and I felt I was sinking, and the room had no air con just a fan and was really warm
Overall this was a great location directly across the street from Cardiff Castle. It was frantic because of the annual half-marathon attended by 29000 people (which we were not aware of at the time of booking) and the lifts were broken, but the front desk staff were extremely helpful. The room was large and everything worked as it should, but the rooms are showing their age a bit. They needed more staff at dinner but food was quite good.
1st room : no curtain for the window in bath room
Changed to another small room, the lights close to the door and toilet and floor lamp are out of order. The room is dusty and noisy at night. I can’t have a good sleep for conservative three nights. But the location is good.