Pontcanna Inn

3.5 star property
Inn with a restaurant, near Principality Stadium

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Restaurant
Front of property
Coffee and/or coffee maker
Restaurant
Snug Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Nestled near Cardiff University and Cardiff Castle, Pontcanna Inn offers a charming retreat with a garden, terrace, and bar. Connect to WiFi in your room or enjoy the outdoor furniture on the grounds; savor coffee/tea in the lobby or indulge in full breakfast. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Snug Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
36 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff, Wales, CF11 9UQ

What's nearby

  • Cardiff Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cardiff University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • St. David's - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Principality Stadium - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Utilita Arena Cardiff - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Ninian Park Station - 17 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Pontcanna Inn
  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Secret Garden Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Summerhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪KIN+ILK - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Pontcanna Inn

Inn near Principality Stadium
Cardiff Castle and Cardiff University are located near Pontcanna Inn, which provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Pontcanna Inn include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 12 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 10:00 AM to noon for a fee: GBP 4 to 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 4.00 to 16.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 12 per day(7 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pontcanna Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Pontcanna Inn?

As of Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pontcanna Inn on Dec 2, 2025 start from $82.47, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Pontcanna Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Pontcanna Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Pontcanna Inn located?

Located in Pontcanna, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Castle. Principality Stadium and Cardiff University are also within 1 mi (2 km). Ninian Park Station is 17 minutes by foot and Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) is 18 minutes.

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Reviews

Pontcanna Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 174 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The accommodation was awesome. Perfect stay for a girls night away. The bar downstairs was great and staff really friendly and happy to help. Spot on location for easy walk into the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The whole package! Great vibe and lovely room , was quiet when I wanted quiet and fun otherwise. Solid food and drink with patio options and fantastic location. I wish them all the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfekt Location near City Center and Stadium. Quite rooms, great Pub and very friendly staff one an extra busy day!! Well done and keep Up the good Work! 🙏👌😁
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel - staff are always friendly and food is good…
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

It was a great stay friendly staff an helpful clean helped when needed and lovely rooms thinking about going again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place to stay. Friendly staff, clean, comfortable , modern, nothing not to like . Great value too. Great location . Fully recommend . Menu looked lovely , sadly We never had time to eat there
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MR William G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Security Looked after our Dog!!!!

Rooms were excellant, breakfast was really good but best of all the most dog friendly place I've everstayed!! This was an extremely busy Saturday night pub where I sat at the bar with my dog also sat on a stool. When door security come over and make a fuss of your dog and go and get some treats, it was just brilliant. A really lovely stay. I won't make the mistake of asking for a full English for breakfast in a Welsh pub again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First trip to Cardiff

The staff are amazingly friendly and check-in/check-out is a breeze. The bar and restaurant are amazing. Very spacious rooms in an amazing area of Cardiff; very easy walk to parks, city center, stadiums, train and bus stations, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place! Nice and central to walk everywhere and easy to park out front without costing a fortune!! Be prepared for a bit of noise as it’s a popular pub and doesn’t quiet down until midnight! We stayed a Friday night and the place was buzzing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

One night stay

Busy pub. Food stopped in the evening as they were busy No breakfast and parking was bad we just about got a space If you want to stay here make sure you are aware of what is going on in Cardiff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tiina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay in Cardiff

Great sized room and bathroom. Was little worried about the possible noise from pub downstairs, but it was not an issue. Bed was very comfortable to sleep in. Easy to get in and out, even during early mornings, when the pub was not open. Very helpful staff. Good accommodation near the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely and helpful. They held our bags before check in and after check out so we could get extra sightseeing in. We had two rooms with super comfortable beds. Lots of space and nicely decorated. There is an awesome family friendly pub downstairs that closes by 11 so no late noises to keep you awake. But you can also tip one back before you head off to sleep. Close to everything. On a nice shady street with other restaurants nearby and a short walk to Bute Park. I will be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint neighbourhood boutique hotel

We stayed six nights in room 8. It is the small window in the middle at the top overlooking the street. There is very light noise from the patio which never bothered us and the noise is generally done by 10pm. The room is quite tight but very adequate since we spent little time in it. They held our bags until checkin which we greatly appreciate. It’s immediately beside the park for great walking paths and nicely situated in a gorgeous neighborhood about ten minutes walk from the downtown. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice rooms, lovely staff and convenient location

The hotel staff are lovely, kind and welcoming. The hotel itself is nice if a little bit on the tired side, the room we stayed in was the first floor front room. The bed was creaky and made quite a bit of noise whenever anyone moved on it and the mattress was rather firm and uncomfortable but I appreciate taste differ on this. The building itself was loud and you could hear much of what was going on both down in the bar and above. Our stay and night sleep was interupted by some other guests returning drunk at 3.45am, having locked themselves out. They screamed the place down and we had to call the night manager who lives off site to come and sort it out. When reported to the staff they were hugely apologetic and sorted us out with some discounts on breakfast and coffee which was much appreciated! I know that hotels cant control their guests so dont hold this against them and was appreciative of their attempts to remedy my stay, it is worth noting that the proximity to cardiff city centre probably played a role in this so bear that in mind when looking to stay at this property. All in all it was a nice property and suited our needs for the night and the weekend. I would recommend a stay here when location and cost are important factors
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Eon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an excellent stay at the Pontcanna Inn! I had a last-minute trip to Cardiff come up and was very happy to find such a lovely place on short notice. The room was, clean, cozy, and very comfortable. Despite being above a pub and close to the street, the room was very quiet. I could hardly hear any noise from the pub or the street during my time there. Would definitely recommend the Pontcanna Inn for anyone looking for a stay in Cardiff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALICE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
we only stayed one night .lovely room , super comfy and easy to get everywhere by foot . Parking is very tricky . Staff were great , really friendly and helpful . we stayed mid week but imagine it would be fairly noisy at a weekend .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room. Clean and comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful. Food and drink excellent. Hotel had no parking which to me is an issue and can be stressful. Otherwise no complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, comfortable rooms in an excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel. The room was very nice and big, and even though we didn’t have a dog, it was really nice to see that dogs were welcome. All the staff were super friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend and visit again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pontcanna Inn is a funky place to stay, the room was clean, spacious and boutique style. The vibe of the bar area downstairs was fun and cool during the daytime, we arrived on a Saturday. We were visiting for a concert and it was a great location to the Principality Stadium. When we arrived back at the hotel after the concert, it was a very different vibe. It was extremely busy, full of the younger generation drinking, sticky floors, lots of empty glasses and felt uninviting to hotel guests. We wanted to have a drink before heading to our room, but couldn’t get served at the busy bars and there was no where to sit as it was so busy. We ended up walking to the local garage to get drinks for the room. The noise downstairs was loud but stopped after about 12:30pm when they have stopped serving at the bars. It would be nice if they had a quieter section of the Inn for hotel guests. Also there was nothing to stop anyone waking up to the rooms where guests are staying. They have door men, but they are very pre occupied with the busyness of the bars. We did not stay for breakfast because only a few hours prior it was in quite a mess. I realise this is an Inn, but the environment it became was was not for us at all, which was ashame because our initial reactions were all positive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good times

Really great staff. The room was spacious and some nice touches. Air con would have been good but the fan in room was welcome. Was expecting a bit of noise but didn't notice anything. Breakfast was tasty but was unsure what was/not included. Great location for stadium which is why we stayed there. Would go again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

Really nice place. Was only there for one night for Oasis gig. Room quite small but really nice. Great shower and everything you need for nice stay. Clearly the price I paid had been hiked because of the concert but that applies to every hotel in Cardiff. Overall I was really happy with my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. The room we stayed in was very well presented, clean and comfortable. Spacious shower in the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025