Level 1 Historic House
Manor Parc Hotel
Cardiff, South Wales
about 4.5 miles (7 km) from the castle
- Restaurant
Stay near a castle
Where to stay near Cardiff Castle
No, you cannot stay overnight at Cardiff Castle. It is run as a public heritage attraction in the city centre, and its official website offers no bed and breakfast, apartments or other overnight accommodation inside the castle.
Historic places to stay near Cardiff Castle
Level 1 Historic House
Walnut tree Hall
Taffs Well, South Wales
about 5.5 miles (9 km) from the castle
- Dogs allowed
No stays match these filters.
Other places to stay near Cardiff Castle
These are ordinary hotels, guest houses and apartments close to the castle, not historic buildings. They are here for convenience.
Near a castle
Central | Stylish 1BR Apt near Cardiff Castle
Cardiff, South Wales
under a mile (0.2 km) from the castle
Near a castle
Close to Cardiff Castle & City Centre Fitzroy
Cardiff, South Wales
under a mile (1.1 km) from the castle
- Dogs allowed
- Family rooms
Near a castle
Charming 2-Bed with Backyard near Cardiff Castle
Cardiff, South Wales
under a mile (1.5 km) from the castle
Near a castle
Cosy 3-Bedroom House Near Caerphilly Castle
Caerphilly, South Wales
about 6.5 miles (10 km) from the castle
No stays match these filters.
The castle and the places to stay around it.
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About Cardiff Castle
Cardiff Castle stands in the centre of Cardiff, on the site of a Roman fort first built at the end of the 50s AD. After the Norman Conquest, a wooden motte and bailey castle was raised within the old Roman fort's footprint and later rebuilt in stone.
In the 19th century, the 3rd Marquess of Bute worked with the architect William Burges to transform the medieval fortress into a Gothic Revival residence. The 4th Marquess of Bute gave the castle to the city of Cardiff in 1947, and it is run today as a public heritage attraction.
Visiting Cardiff Castle
Cardiff Castle is open seven days a week throughout the year, including bank holidays, closing only on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, according to its own website (at the time of checking, September 2026). Summer opening hours run to 6pm and winter hours to 5pm, with final admission one hour before closing. Nearest train station and parking details were not confirmed on the pages opened.
Questions
Can you stay overnight at Cardiff Castle?
No. Cardiff Castle is run as a public heritage attraction in the city centre, and its official website offers no bed and breakfast, apartments or other overnight accommodation inside the castle.
How old is Cardiff Castle?
The site dates back to a Roman fort built at the end of the 50s AD. A Norman motte and bailey castle followed the Norman Conquest, later rebuilt in stone, before a 19th-century Gothic Revival remodelling.
Who owns Cardiff Castle?
The 4th Marquess of Bute gave Cardiff Castle to the city of Cardiff in 1947, according to the castle's own website. It is run today as a public heritage attraction.
What are Cardiff Castle's opening hours?
The castle is open seven days a week throughout the year, including bank holidays, closing only on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Summer hours run to 6pm and winter hours to 5pm, according to its own website, checked September 2026.
Sources and checks
We checked these sources for this page. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
- cardiffcastle.com: history summary, accommodation check
- cardiffcastle.com: opening hours, year-round access
- cardiffcastle.com: Roman fort date, Norman keep, Victorian remodel, 1947 gift to Cardiff
