WiseStay
Six minutes from Principality Stadium
About this hotel
WiseStay confirms one of the shortest walks to Principality Stadium on this list, six minutes to the ground and a single minute to Fitzhamon Embankment, the river crossing that most of the Cathedral Road crowd uses to reach the stadium on foot. The rooms stay simple and the amenities basic, free Wi-Fi and not much beyond it, but the location alone puts this hotel ahead of several pricier options for pure proximity to the turnstiles on matchday. Fat Hippo Cardiff sits a public transport ride away for a pre-match meal, though most fans staying here tend to eat closer to the embankment itself given how short the walk to the ground already is once the closures start pushing everyone the same way.
- Near the stadium
- Near river crossing
- Budget-friendly
Our take
This suits fans who want the shortest possible confirmed walk to the stadium and do not need a bar, restaurant or spa to go with it. The basic rooms and limited amenities keep the price down relative to the six minute walk, a fair trade for a fan focused entirely on the match. The 4.0 rating reflects a functional stay that delivers on its one real promise.
- Book early despite the basic rooms, six minute walks to the stadium sell out fast regardless of amenities.
- Cross at Fitzhamon Embankment a minute away, it is the most direct route to Principality Stadium from here.
- Bring your own pre-match plans, this hotel does not have an on-site restaurant or bar to fall back on.
Why we love it
- Six minutes from Principality Stadium
- A minute from Fitzhamon Embankment
- Free Wi-Fi
- One of the shortest walks on this list
Why guests love itWe booked WiseStay purely for the six minute walk to Principality Stadium, and it delivered on that single promise without much else to speak of. The minute walk to Fitzhamon Embankment made the route to the ground straightforward to learn on the first trip, and while there was no restaurant or bar on site, the short distance meant we barely noticed the lack of extras.