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Stays near the Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle
Seven Guesture homes are 1.1 to 1.6 km from the Principality Stadium: six on the Victorian streets of Pontcanna beside Sophia Gardens, and one in Cathays by Cardiff University. Walk in for kick-off past Cardiff Castle and walk home after the final whistle. The Victorian arcades and Cardiff Market are 570 m to 1.1 km from 5B Senghennydd Road. Book direct at our best rate, with the full price shown up front.
7 homes, 1.1 to 1.6 km away
Sleeps 2 to 5
Parking at 82 and 197 Cathedral Road
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Homes closest to the stadium
Ordered by distance to the stadium, as the crow flies. Check dates to see the total for your stay.
1.1 km to the stadium
86 Ryder Street, Pontcanna
The Pontcanna Pearl
3 bedrooms · 3 beds · 1 bathroom · Sleeps 5
1.0 km to Cardiff Castle · 0.4 km to Sophia Gardens
1.2 km to the stadium
82 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna
The Regency Studio
Studio · 1 bed · 1 bathroom · Sleeps 2 · Parking
1.0 km to Cardiff Castle · 0.3 km to Sophia Gardens
1.6 km to the stadium
1.1 km to the stadium
86 Ryder Street, Pontcanna
The Pontcanna Sapphire
2 bedrooms · 2 beds · 1 bathroom · Sleeps 4
1.0 km to Cardiff Castle · 0.4 km to Sophia Gardens
1.2 km to the stadium
82 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna
The Suite
1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 bathroom · Sleeps 2 · Parking
1.0 km to Cardiff Castle · 0.3 km to Sophia Gardens
1.1 km to the stadium
Cathays, Cardiff
5B Senghennydd Road
1 bedroom · 2 beds (one a sofa bed) · 1 bathroom · Sleeps 4
0.7 km to Cardiff Castle · 0.3 km to Cardiff University
1.2 km to the stadium
82 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna
The Loft
2-bedroom duplex · 2 beds · 1 bathroom · Sleeps 4 · Parking
1.0 km to Cardiff Castle · 0.3 km to Sophia Gardens
197 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna
The Pontcanna Emerald
2 bedrooms · 2 beds · 2 bathrooms · Sleeps 4 · Parking
1.5 km to Cardiff Castle · 0.6 km to Sophia Gardens
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Cardiff Castle, 470 m from the stadium
Cardiff Arms Park, 200 m from the stadium
Cardiff Central station, 420 m from the stadium
Royal and Morgan Arcades, 350 m from the stadium
Cardiff Market, 350 m from the stadium
Castle Arcade, 300 m from the stadium
Bute Park, castle gate, 370 m from the stadium
Sophia Gardens, 0.3 km from 82 Cathedral Road
St David's, 580 m from the stadium
Utilita Arena, 750 m from the stadium
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, 0.8 km from 82 Cathedral Road
Cardiff University, 0.3 km from 5B Senghennydd Road
National Museum Cardiff, 0.2 km from 5B Senghennydd Road
Getting to the stadium
On foot
About 1.2 km from Cathedral Road
From Cathedral Road, walk down to Cowbridge Road East, cross Cardiff Bridge onto Castle Street and turn right onto Westgate Street, which runs along the stadium. After the match you walk home the same way, away from the station queues.
By car
Park at the apartment, walk in
82 and 197 Cathedral Road have parking on site. City-centre roads around the stadium usually close before major events, so leave the car and walk.
By train
From Taff's Well, about 20 minutes
Staying at 8 West View? Trains run from the village into Cardiff: Queen Street from 11 minutes, Cardiff Central, next to the stadium, about 20.
Book early for these dates
Coming up at the Principality Stadium
Confirmed with the Principality Stadium on 29 October 2026. International weekends book up early.
Sat 7 Nov 2026 · 16:40
Wales v Japan · Nations Championship
Sat 14 Nov 2026 · 14:10
Wales v New Zealand · Nations Championship
Sat 21 Nov 2026 · 20:10
Wales v Australia · Nations Championship
Fri 11 Dec 2026 · from 17:00
Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua · boxing
Sat 20 Feb 2027 · 14:10
Wales v Ireland · Six Nations
Sat 6 Mar 2027 · 16:40
Wales v England · Six Nations
Sat 10 Apr 2027 · 14:45
Wales v England · Women's Six Nations
Sat 8 May 2027 · 19:00
Andrea Bocelli · Land of Song festival
Thu 10 and Sat 12 Jun 2027
Sam Fender · stadium tour
Also in the city centre: Cardiff Christmas Market, Thu 12 Nov to Wed 23 Dec 2026, and Winter Wonderland at City Hall and Cardiff Castle, 12 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 (closed 25 and 26 Dec).
Shopping and food
The Victorian arcades
Cardiff's covered arcades run between Queen Street, St Mary Street and The Hayes, with Cardiff Market in the middle. 5B Senghennydd Road is our closest home to every one of them; from Pontcanna it is a walk through Bute Park and past the castle.
Arcade
From 5B Senghennydd Road
From 86 Ryder Street
Dominions Arcade
570 m
1.2 km
Duke Street Arcade
750 m
1.1 km
High Street Arcade
810 m
1.1 km
Cardiff Market
830 m
1.2 km
Castle Arcade
850 m
1.0 km
Morgan Arcade
950 m
1.3 km
Royal Arcade
1.0 km
1.4 km
Wyndham Arcade
1.1 km
1.5 km
Straight-line distances from each home to the arcade's entrance, checked October 2026.
Make a weekend of it
Add when you book
Early check-in on match day
Drop your bags and settle in before kick-off. Guaranteed early check-in from £25 when the home is free that morning.
Also within walking distance
Distances from 82 Cathedral Road, as the crow flies. 86 Ryder Street is a little closer to most of them.
Sophia Gardens and Glamorgan cricket
0.3 km
Cardiff Castle
1.0 km
Castle Arcade
1.1 km
Royal and Morgan Arcades
1.5 km
Cardiff Central station
1.7 km
Bute Park
0.9 km to the castle gate
Cardiff Arms Park
1.1 km
Cardiff Market
1.3 km
St David's shopping centre
1.5 km
Utilita Arena
1.8 km
Staying for a match or concert
Anything else? Call us on 029 2120 0119.
How far is the walk to the Principality Stadium?
Our Pontcanna homes are 1.1 to 1.6 km from the stadium as the crow flies: down Cathedral Road, over Cardiff Bridge and along Westgate Street. 5B Senghennydd Road in Cathays is 1.1 km away, through the city centre.
Is there parking?
Yes, at 82 and 197 Cathedral Road. Roads around the stadium usually close before major events, so park at the apartment and walk in.
Can I check in early on match day?
Check-in is from 3pm. Guaranteed early check-in can be added for £25 when the home is free that morning.
Do prices go up on international weekends?
Prices follow demand, so the earlier you book the better. Booking here is still our best rate, and the price you see is the price you pay.
Is there a minimum stay on event weekends?
Most homes take two nights; some event dates need longer. The search only shows homes you can book for your dates.
How far is Cardiff Castle, and the arcades?
Cardiff Castle is 710 m from 5B Senghennydd Road and about 1.0 km from 82 Cathedral Road and 86 Ryder Street. Castle Arcade is 850 m from 5B Senghennydd Road and the Royal and Morgan Arcades about 1.0 km, all as the crow flies.