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WiseStay

3.0 star property
Guesthouse located steps from Principality Stadium

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L | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
M | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
S | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
WiseStay offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle. Also, this guest house is just a 5-minute drive from Cardiff Bay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (4)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
The current price is $43
$51 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

Room options

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M | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

M

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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XS | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

XS

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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XL | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

XL

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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L | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

L

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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S | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

S

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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45-47 Fitzhamon Embankment, Cardiff, Wales, CF11 6AN

What's nearby

  • Bute Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sophia Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Utilita Arena Cardiff - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 36 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 57 min drive
  • Cardiff Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Grangetown Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

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

About this property

WiseStay

WiseStay offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle. Also, this guest house is just a 5-minute drive from Cardiff Bay.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Offsite parking within 33 ft (GBP 11.50 per day)
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 11.50 per day (33 ft away)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Anchorage Guest House B&B Cardiff
Anchorage Guest House Cardiff
WiseStay Cardiff
WiseStay Guesthouse
Anchorage Guest House
WiseStay Guesthouse Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

Does WiseStay offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, WiseStay does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at WiseStay?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at WiseStay?

No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at WiseStay?

You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at WiseStay?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Les Croupiers Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around WiseStay like?

WiseStay is a short 6-minute walk from Cardiff Central Station and 7 minutes' walk from Principality Stadium.

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WiseStay Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Location
Service staff
Bed
River
Coffee
Walking
Parking
Shower

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

It was a very wise move to stay there
Joshua, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Maria B, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All as it should be

Nice and centrally located hotel. Room was nice and spacious with Tea and Coffee making facilities, TV and a bathroom with shower. Everything one needs for a stay. Centre of town only 10 Minutes away on foot. Easy and fast check-in and out!
Oliver, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff assistance!
Bryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
Nicolai, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wisestay is close to the city centre, it's a 5 minute walk. The staff are friendly and helpful and the room was clean and tidy. Great for a weekend break.
Paul, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

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andre, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Shaun, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Was great Central location to town, train station, tv reception wasnt great
Paul, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice, an area slightly out of city centre so may want to head back before it gets too dark, but great for the price.
Saige, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
Ninel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Easy check in with code. Room exactly as pictured. Beds comfortable
CAROLE, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Small but convenient

Tiniest room I've ever stayed in but fine for little me for three nights as overlooking river and just a few minutes walk into city centre.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice little place

Brilliant little place to stay, good for just coming and going when you need without the hassle of keys. Parking was ok outside on the road. Very clean and tidy, just no hot water in the sink tap which was weird as you cant wash unless having a shower but overall great place to stay for a cheap short stay.
Anthony, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ideal cost effective layover

Perfectly cost-effective option for an overnight stay/layover. You get exactly what you pay for however, the room's could really do with a fabric conditioner so there's no linger smoke smell which was off-putting and the reason why it's not getting full marks. Great central location opposite the stadium
1-night trip

6/10 Good

The property was clean and well equipped, and the shower was good. It was noisy however - the walls are thin, and much detail of our 'neighbours', both to the side and above could be heard. I would, however book again, and hope it was a little less noisy.
Louise, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We stayed as a family of four in the XL bunk bed room. The room was spacious, clean, and the beds were comfy. The room is next to the front door so can be a bit noisy but you expect a certain amount when in a hotel. As per other reviews the walls are a bit thin, but I would stay again.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
George, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Very close to the river taff and Millennium Stadium. Mattress was very hollow
Geraint, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Rodgers, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
CW, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was fine

My stop at wise stay cardiff was fine, it was only for 1 night, the room was very small but I only paid £40. It had coffee available, would not want to stay longer than 1 night because of the size of the room. It was clean and easy access via a code sent to me.
martin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, 5 minute walk from city centre and castle. We had a medium room which was very small (enough room to just about walk round the bed with 1 small suitcase). Suited us as we only used the room to sleep. For the price we paid you couldn't really fault it. Tea/coffee in the room and also near reception with take out cups. The only thing I'd suggest to improve it is a lick of paint as the walls in the room were very damaged - this would make the rooms feel more cared for and give an overall better impression. I'd stay again and I've recommended to my parents (but a large room).
Rowan, 2-night trip