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Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

8.41 reviews3.5 starsCardiff

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla is a 3.5-star hotel at 88 St Mary Street in central Cardiff, housed in a building dating from 1866. It suits travellers who want to stay in the city centre, within walking distance of the castle, the stadium and the main railway station.

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla is a 3.5-star hotel in a single building constructed in 1866. It has a restaurant, a bar and lounge, and a café and tea service in the shared areas. Breakfast is served continental style every day from 7:30 to 10:00, at an extra cost. The reception is open 24 hours, and there is a left-luggage room, a safe at the front desk and 220 square metres of conference space with meeting rooms.

The hotel is on St Mary Street, close to the centre of Cardiff. Cardiff Castle is a 6 minute walk away, Utilita Arena Cardiff 8 minutes and Cardiff Bay 9 minutes. Cardiff Central station is a 4 minute walk, and the Principality Stadium is 4 minutes on foot. Within 1 minute you will find Pieminister, Spitfire Barbecue, Mrs Potts Chocolate House and Tŷ Madeira, as well as the Slug and Lettuce, Mary's, O'Neills and Bonnie Rogues.

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla: who is it for?

The hotel suits event-goers heading to the Principality Stadium or Utilita Arena Cardiff, which are a 4 and 8 minute walk away. It also suits rail travellers, since Cardiff Central station is a 4 minute walk. Business guests will value the 220 square metre conference space and meeting rooms. Families may appreciate that children can stay for free.

Is its price a good deal?

Only prices actually recorded by RoomForNight for one night, never estimates.

Since October 25, 2026: from €84 to €176 a night, over 5 readings.

Weekdays (Sunday to Thursday nights)

€116 on average

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In line with the average

Median price €177, across 30 hotels

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Median price €149, across 53 hotels

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In line with the average

Median price €175, across 85 hotels

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla: which rooms?

  • Compact Double Room, 11 m², sleeps 2
    Compact Double Room, 11 m², sleeps 211 m²Sleeps 21 double bed≈ €101 per night
  • Standard Double Room, 11 m², sleeps 2
    Standard Double Room, 11 m², sleeps 211 m²Sleeps 21 double bed≈ €107 per night
  • Standard Twin Room, 11 m², sleeps 2
    Standard Twin Room, 11 m², sleeps 211 m²Sleeps 22 twin beds≈ €113 per night
  • Standard Double Room, No Window, 11 m², sleeps 2
    Standard Double Room, No Window, 11 m², sleeps 211 m²Sleeps 21 double bed≈ €119 per night
  • Standard Triple Room, 11 m², sleeps 3
    Standard Triple Room, 11 m², sleeps 311 m²Sleeps 31 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed≈ €137 per night
  • Superior Double Room, 11 m², sleeps 2
    Superior Double Room, 11 m², sleeps 211 m²Sleeps 21 double bed≈ €137 per night

Room prices checked on November 2, 2026 for the night of December 2, 2026, converted from US dollars to euros at the European Central Bank rate. The exact rate is shown by our partner when you book. Room types offered by the hotel on Hotels.com. Availability and rates when you book.

Where is Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla?

Distance from Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla to the centre of Cardiff: 5 min walk, as the crow flies.

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Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla: what to do around it?

Landmarks

  • Cardiff Castle6 min walk
  • Utilita Arena Cardiff8 min walk
  • Cardiff Bay9 min walk
  • Cardiff (CWL-Aéroport international de Cardiff)39 min drive

Where to eat nearby?

  • PieministerRestaurant1 min walk
  • Spitfire BarbecueRestaurant1 min walk
  • Mrs Potts Chocolate HouseCafé1 min walk
  • Tŷ MadeiraPortuguese cuisine1 min walk
  • StarbucksCafé1 min walk
  • Uncommon Ground Coffee RoasteryCafé1 min walk
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Where to go out at night?

  • Slug and LettuceBar1 min walk
  • Mary'sPub1 min walk
  • O'NeillsPub1 min walk
  • Bonnie RoguesBar1 min walk
  • The Prince Of WalesPub1 min walk

What to see nearby?

  • Pierhead ClockAttraction1 min walk
  • Betty CampbellAttraction1 min walk
  • Batchelor MonumentAttraction3 min walk
  • Cardiff Story MuseumMuseum3 min walk
  • All HandsAttraction3 min walk
  • Sir Tasker Watkins StatueAttraction3 min walk
Activities & tours

Which stadiums, exhibition and event venues?

  • Principality StadiumStadium4 min walk
  • Cardiff Arms ParkStadium5 min walk

How to get around?

  • Cardiff CentralTrain station4 min walk
  • Cardiff Queen StreetTrain station9 min walk
  • CathaysTrain station1.2 km
  • Cardiff BayTrain station1.4 km

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Straight-line distances from the hotel, estimated walking times. openstreetmap.org/copyright · Powered by Geoapify

Amenities, fees, rooms and landmarks: information provided by the hotel on Hotels.com.

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Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla: frequently asked questions

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla: where is the hotel?+

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla is in Cardiff, in the Cardiff area. Address: 88 St Mary Street, CF101DW Cardiff. Cardiff Castle is a 6 min walk away. Distance from Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla to the centre of Cardiff: 5 min walk, as the crow flies.

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla: how much is a night?+

The latest recorded price is €101 for the night of December 2, 2026 (recorded on November 2, 2026). Since October 25, 2026, our readings range from €84 to €176.

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla: what transport is nearby?+

Around the hotel: Cardiff Central (Train station, 4 min walk), Cardiff Queen Street (Train station, 9 min walk), and Cathays (Train station, 1.2 km).

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla: where to eat nearby?+

Around the hotel: Pieminister (Restaurant, 1 min walk), Spitfire Barbecue (Restaurant, 1 min walk), and Mrs Potts Chocolate House (Café, 1 min walk).

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla: where to go out at night?+

Around the hotel: Slug and Lettuce (Bar, 1 min walk), Mary's (Pub, 1 min walk), and O'Neills (Pub, 1 min walk).

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla: what to see nearby?+

Around the hotel: Pierhead Clock (Attraction, 1 min walk), Betty Campbell (Attraction, 1 min walk), and Batchelor Monument (Attraction, 3 min walk).

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla: which event venues are nearby?+

Around the hotel: Principality Stadium (Stadium, 4 min walk) and Cardiff Arms Park (Stadium, 5 min walk).

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla: which room types?+

The hotel offers, among others: Compact Double Room, 11 m², sleeps 2 (11 m², Sleeps 2), Standard Double Room, 11 m², sleeps 2 (11 m², Sleeps 2), Standard Twin Room, 11 m², sleeps 2 (11 m², Sleeps 2), Standard Double Room, No Window, 11 m², sleeps 2 (11 m², Sleeps 2), and Standard Triple Room, 11 m², sleeps 3 (11 m², Sleeps 3).

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla: is the Wi-Fi free?+

Yes, the hotel lists free Wi-Fi.

Is breakfast included at Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla?+

Breakfast is not included in the stay. A continental breakfast is available every day from 7:30 to 10:00 for an extra charge.

Can I check in or leave luggage outside office hours?+

Reception is open 24 hours a day, so you can check in at any time. A left-luggage room is also available for storing bags.

Is the hotel accessible for guests with reduced mobility?+

The hotel has smooth flooring in the bedrooms and hardwood flooring in the shared areas. Please contact the hotel directly to confirm further accessibility details.

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