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WiseStay

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Principality Stadium

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Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe King/Twin Room with a River View | View from room
Superior King/Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

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45-47 Fitzhamon Embankment, Cardiff, Wales, CF11 6AN
  • Place, Bute Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sophia Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe King/Twin Room with a River View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe King/Twin Room with a River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Superior King/Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior King/Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Superior Single Room with River View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Single Room with River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cardiff

Riverside stay.A stay at this Riverside guesthouse places you steps from Principality Stadium and within a 10-minute walk of Cardiff Castle. Sophia Gardens and Bute Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bute Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sophia Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cardiff Castle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Utilita Arena Cardiff - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cardiff Bay - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cardiff Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Gatekeeper - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tiny Rebel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Cardiff - ‬9 min walk

About this property

WiseStay

3-star guest house near Principality Stadium
WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Cardiff guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
WiseStay offers 14 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 11.50 per day)
  • Street parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 11.50 per day (33 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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WiseStay Cardiff
WiseStay Guesthouse
Anchorage Guest House
WiseStay Guesthouse Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

How close is WiseStay to the airport?

WiseStay is 13.6 mi (36-min drive) away from the Cardiff International Airport (CWL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at WiseStay?

As of Mar 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WiseStay on Mar 16, 2026 start from 43.11, 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.

Does WiseStay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at WiseStay.

How close is WiseStay to the beach?

This guesthouse is 9.4 mi (31-min drive) from Whitmore Bay and 9.5 mi (31-min drive) from Barry Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does WiseStay offer free breakfast?

WiseStay does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at WiseStay?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Les Croupiers Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at WiseStay?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at WiseStay?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does WiseStay have a pool?

WiseStay does not have a pool.

Does WiseStay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is WiseStay to downtown Cardiff?

WiseStay is 0.4 mi away from Cardiff.

WiseStay Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 213 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Stayed there before. Really nice shower. Staff really helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harumi

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very wise move to stay there
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

George

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The WiseStays in Cardiff is a brilliant location. Walkable to the town centre and castle. It's also only a 25 mins walk to Cardiff Bay. So if you want to be in heart of town, this is the place. Also the street parking isn't too bad. I was able to find parking every time I needed to but it's not guaranteed. Street parking is paid 3.50 an hour from 8am-6pm Mon to Sat and 10am-6pm Sunday. The accommodation is a basic bed sit. An old terrace house where each room has been made into you sleeping accommodation for the evening. It's old and basic but everything was clean and in working condition. The whole place is practical with nothing fancy. I was impressed with their communication. It was all done via messages. Very proactive and good clear instructions to get in. So it's a good place, just a little old with nothing fancy to mention.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

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

Good quality lodgings.

Top-drawer in every way. Pleased to see the microwave and extra hot/cold drink available, too. Well organised room, comfortable although a slightly thicker mattress would be appreciated and detracted from the quality feel. The only down side I faced (and not much the hotel could do about it even if asked) was that when I opened my windows, the smell of weed being smoked by neighbours was pervasive and I had to close the windows on a warm night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

andre

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MAN WAI

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

Lovely hotel

The location of the hotel is amazing, very close the Cardiff central station making it the best place to stay. The room is clean with no complicated check in/check out process.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria B

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

A little private gem in the heart of Cardiff

Comfortable stay, easy check-in, very kind and helpful front desk personnel and within 5-minute walk to Cardiff Castle, restaurants (Pasture and The Welsh House) and 8-minute walk to Bute Park! Best location, everything within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming and professional helpful staff. I've stayed at a couple of premiere inns and this one was by far the best. Not only was the layout really good and facilities not just rescrited to the rooms but overall design spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff assistance!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Miné

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ninel

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Shaun

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cardiff accommodation

The place is ideally situated not far from the main streets for shopping, restaurants and pubs. Car parking is easy in the street, £14 for 24hrs. Our room was a nice size with a very comfortable bed, but the only complaint was the awful smell from the shower/toilet as the drains needed a serious clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Rodgers

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Could be better

Check in was fine. Stated WiFi in my room couldn’t even be found on the search. Water could be heard running through pipes the whole night which made sleeping nearly impossible.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

NHUNG THI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

CW

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

Great location, but weird the facilities

Great location, staff are nice. But the hot water is very unstable, never hot enough, even though I have to switch it on 25 minutes prior, which is waste of water. I have requested a king bed, but they have only put 2 twin beds together which is not very comfortable. They charged ￡5 for luggage storage, which usually i have offered dor free in other hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great Central location to town, train station, tv reception wasnt great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024