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A patio area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, two nightstands with lamps, and a small wooden table in front of the bed.

A restaurant with a brick wall, wooden tables, and a wine rack.

A walk-in shower with a glass door, tiled walls, and a patterned floor.

1. Parador44

Castle Quarter, 1.4 mi from Pierhead

Brianne

$151 nightly

$182 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

A grand lobby with a chandelier, arched windows, and a reception desk.

A grand lobby with high ceilings, ornate columns, and a large chandelier.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass railings, large windows offering city views, and a contemporary ceiling design.

A historic building with large arched windows, a grand entrance, and a well-lit facade.

2. The Parkgate Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.3 mi from Pierhead

Mike

$129 nightly

$155 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A modern building with a sloped roof, large windows, and outdoor seating with terracotta planters.

A bathroom with a mirror, a table with a lamp, a bottle, and a glass of water.

A conference room with a round table, six chairs, and a large window with curtains.

The entrance of Hotel Indigo with a check-in counter, seating area, and potted plants.

3. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Castle Quarter, 1.4 mi from Pierhead

Joanne

$78 nightly

$94 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A modern living room with a sofa, two white chairs, a round wooden table, and a kitchen area with a stove and oven.

A balcony with a view of a lake and trees, a white wall with shelves holding decorative items, and a door leading to another room.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dark countertop, and a built-in oven. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of a balcony with curtains.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and wall art.

4. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 0.6 mi from Pierhead

Claire

$111 nightly

$134 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white vanity with a mirror, and a herringbone-patterned tile wall.

A modern building with a curved glass facade, multiple flags, and a distinctive roof structure.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A woman walking on a treadmill in a gym with large windows overlooking a body of water.

5. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

Butetown, 0.3 mi from Pierhead

Elizabeth

$124 nightly

$148 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A historic building with a prominent entrance labeled "The Pontecanna Inn." It features a classic architectural style with stonework and multiple windows.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a green artificial turf path, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A compact kitchenette with a built-in refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a kettle on a shelf.

A restaurant interior with a patterned wallpaper, a tufted leather booth, and pendant lighting.

6. Pontcanna Inn

Pontcanna, 1.9 mi from Pierhead

David

$89 nightly

$106 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a large bed, grey and blue pillows, a framed bee artwork on the wall, and bedside lamps.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.

A brick building with arched windows and a prominent entrance labeled "HOTEL 10".

A modern bathroom with a white sink, a glass shower enclosure, and a mirror above the sink.

7. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

Pontcanna, 1.7 mi from Pierhead

Sarah

$69 nightly

$83 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

A modern dining area with blue seating and yellow chairs, large windows offering views of historic architecture.

A modern building with a flat facade, large windows, and a corner entrance.

A bar area with a wooden counter labeled "FOUR POINTS FLEX" by Sheraton, a selection of liquor bottles, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A bar area with a coffee machine, shelves of bottles, and a refrigerator.

8. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.1 mi from Pierhead

Maddy

$55 nightly

$66 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel room with a breakfast buffet, a dining area, and a view of historic buildings.

A modern hotel with a prominent "Clayton Hotel" sign, surrounded by urban infrastructure and street lighting.

A modern bar area with a glass railing, bar counter, and various bottles and glasses.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, large windows offering city views, and a central coffee table.

9. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1 mi from Pierhead

Luke

$70 nightly

$84 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, allowing natural light to illuminate the space.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a fireplace, and modern lighting fixtures.

A bar area with a polished reflective surface, a bartender preparing a drink, and a variety of bottles in the background.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a bench along the side.

10. Park Plaza Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 1.5 mi from Pierhead

Nicola

$98 nightly

$118 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a sign for a conference suite.

A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, multiple cushions, a small wooden table, and potted plants.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs under umbrellas, a potted plant, and a clear view of the sky.

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves with bottles, and seating with cushions.

11. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Butetown, 0.4 mi from Pierhead

David

$64 nightly

$77 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern living room with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a bar in the background.

A beach with a sandy shore, a stone wall, and a few people walking.

12. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Castle Quarter, 1.5 mi from Pierhead

Jayne

$74 nightly

$89 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A bar area with a wooden counter, red bar stools, and a variety of bottles. There are blue chairs and tables arranged for seating.

A bar area with a central bar, multiple stools, and a seating area with a table.

A gym with multiple cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and a large mural on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the wall.

13. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.1 mi from Pierhead

OLIVIA

$104 nightly

$124 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A bar area with stools, tables, and a checkered floor.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, wooden cabinets, and a patterned floor.

A conference room with rows of white chairs, a red carpet, and a chandelier.

14. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.4 mi from Pierhead

John

$78 nightly

$94 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A bathtub with two glasses of champagne and a bottle of champagne.

15. The Coal Exchange Hotel

Butetown, 0.2 mi from Pierhead

James

$59 nightly

$71 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A historic building with multiple floors, large windows, and a corner location.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, purple sofas, a wooden floor, and a patterned wall.

A waterfront cityscape with a prominent clock tower, a modern building, and a bridge reflecting in calm waters.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

16. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Castle Quarter, 1.2 mi from Pierhead

Patricia

$65 nightly

$78 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a cityscape mural on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A modern building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign for 'easyHotel'.

A waiting area with four chairs and two tables, a door, and a poster on the wall.

A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a 'CARDIFF' sign, and a 'WELCOME' sign.

17. easyHotel Cardiff

Adamsdown, 1.4 mi from Pierhead

Helen

$39 nightly

$47 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a yellow umbrella, and a brick building in the background.

A breakfast buffet area with coffee options, a sign for 'Express Start Breakfast', and a 'Wake Cup' sign offering fairtrade coffee.

A library interior with ornate woodwork, bookshelves, and a fireplace.

A modern lounge area with a curved sofa, round ottomans, and a bar in the background.

18. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 0.6 mi from Pierhead

Teri

$64 nightly

$77 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel entrance with a red awning, a sign for Ladbrokes, and a sign for Cafe Jazz.

A hotel reception area with a red counter, a sign for the Sandringham Hotel, and a sign for the Sturt Bar & Lounge Hotel.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

A wooden interior with a staircase leading to the reception area, framed artwork on the walls, and a sign indicating the Sandringham Hotel Reception and Grosvenor Rooms.

19. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.3 mi from Pierhead

Monica

$54 nightly

$64 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa with patterned cushions, a green armchair, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone patterned floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with a sofa.

A long indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white walls and columns, and a tiled floor.

A restaurant with a long counter, multiple tables, and chairs. There are hanging lights and a plant on the wall.

20. Hilton Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 1.5 mi from Pierhead

Andrew

$112 nightly

$134 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

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Compare popular hotels close to Pierhead

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Parador44	9.8 Exceptional 218 reviews	View
The Parkgate Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,814 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,508 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 337 reviews	View
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top Pierhead Hotel Reviews

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay Breakfast and lunch was great plenty of choice Lovely spa facilities Treatments carried out by Molly she was lovely and really knows her job a great massage. Would definitely return"

Premier Inn Cardiff Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Location was very convenient. Staff was helpful. Breakfast was ok. A variety would be beneficial. Overall, would stay again. Property could use a little improvement."

The Parkgate Hotel

8/10 Good

"Trash can in bathroom is minuscule. I could only fit 2 small pieces of trash in it. Need more drawers for unpacking. Giant empty closet but no drawers."

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good location if your going out with mates and need a cheap place to stay"

Park Plaza Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Just returned from a 2 night stay, great place and highly recommended however there is many parts that’s dated and could do with refurbishing besides that great place"

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely central hotel very friendly staff and great place to visit"

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

8/10 Good

"Very clean. Very near Cardiff Bay. Water not too hot for shower. Worth the money."

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great location, in walking distance to town. Breakfast was very good. Highly recommend staying here."

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly, welcoming and helpful staff; clean, modern, quiet room with silent temperature control; excellent location."

Other attractions near Pierhead

A waterfront promenade with a large Ferris wheel, a historic clock tower, and modern buildings.

Cardiff Bay Waterfront

9.2/10 (29 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Cardiff with a stop at Cardiff Bay Waterfront. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene, or seek out its local tours.

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A waterfront promenade with steps leading to a seating area, a tall concrete structure, and a row of commercial buildings with various storefronts.

Mermaid Quay

Relax in a waterfront bar or restaurant, view public art exhibits and go shopping at this popular Cardiff Bay destination.

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A modern building with large letters spelling "HORIZONS" and "ALIVE".

Wales Millennium Centre

9.0/10 (631 reviews)

Book your tickets for theater, opera, dance and comedy shows and go on a backstage tour at this prestigious arts venue.

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A metal framework with triangular supports and transparent panels against a clear blue sky.

Techniquest

8.2/10 (24 reviews)

Want to find a way of keeping the kids entertained for hours, at the same time as perhaps learning something yourself? Want to find it in the heart of Cardiff Bay, just five minutes’ walk from the train station? If the answer is yes, head for Techniquest interactive science discovery centre on Stuart Street in Cardiff.

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Roald Dahl Plass

You can find out about the history of Cardiff with a trip to Roald Dahl Plass. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene, or seek out its local tours.

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Cardiff Bay Water Feature

Find out about the history of Cardiff when you spend time at Cardiff Bay Water Feature. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and shops.

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La Mostra Gallery

You can browse the exhibits at La Mostra Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Cardiff. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Norwegian Church

Learn about the local history of Cardiff with a stop at Norwegian Church. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Pierhead?

Pierhead is located in a welcoming area of Cardiff known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 103 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Pierhead?

Adjacent to Pierhead, The Coal Exchange Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good options close by include Future Inns Cardiff Bay and voco St David's Cardiff by IHG.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Pierhead?

Expedia has 103 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Pierhead.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Pierhead, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Pierhead.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Pierhead?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Pierhead, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Pierhead?

National Museum Cardiff, St. Fagans National Museum of History, and Techniquest feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Cardiff Castle, New Theatre, and Insole Court are landmarks to visit in the area. You can enjoy live performances at Wales Millennium Centre and The Gate Arts and Community Centre.

How can I get to Pierhead?

To venture out into the surrounding area, ride aboard one of the trains from Cardiff Bay Station. There may not be many public transportation choices near by Pierhead so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Pierhead hotels

1. Parador44

2. The Parkgate Hotel

3. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

4. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

5. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

6. Pontcanna Inn

7. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

8. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

9. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

10. Park Plaza Cardiff

11. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

12. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

13. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

14. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

15. The Coal Exchange Hotel

16. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

17. easyHotel Cardiff

18. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

19. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

20. Hilton Cardiff

Compare popular hotels close to Pierhead

Top Pierhead Hotel Reviews

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

Premier Inn Cardiff Bay

The Parkgate Hotel

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

Park Plaza Cardiff

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Other attractions near Pierhead

Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Mermaid Quay

Wales Millennium Centre

Techniquest

Roald Dahl Plass

Cardiff Bay Water Feature

La Mostra Gallery

Norwegian Church

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