Premier Inn Cardiff City Centre on Westgate Street occupies a central position in Cardiff's civic and entertainment core, immediately adjacent to the Principality Stadium — the 74,500-seat national rugby and events venue for Wales — and within a 10-minute walk of Cardiff Castle, Cardiff Central railway station, and the city's main retail district. The Wales Millennium Centre and Cardiff Bay waterfront are approximately 2 miles south and reachable by bus or taxi in around 10 minutes. The building is a purpose-built Premier Inn property fitted to the chain's contemporary branded specification: consistent and practical, with the focus on reliable value rather than architectural character. All rooms feature the chain's signature deep-sleep beds with blackout curtains, power showers, and air conditioning, which is a particularly useful feature during summer city breaks and the elevated temperatures of packed event weekends. Standard rooms accommodate up to two adults; family rooms sleep two adults and two children using fold-down beds within the same footprint. Accessible rooms with adapted bathrooms are available on request at the time of booking. The on-site Thyme restaurant and bar serves a standard Premier Inn breakfast — English and continental options available from early morning — and an evening menu of reliable British pub-food staples. Breakfast purchased at the time of room booking carries a discount versus paying on the day. The hotel's defining advantage is the Principality Stadium adjacency: it is the most immediately convenient city-centre option for guests attending Wales rugby internationals, Six Nations fixtures, and major concerts. For those events, booking three to six months in advance is standard practice, as the hotel fills at a significant premium. Midweek rates for business or leisure travel are substantially lower with more flexible availability.
Room types
- Standard rooms
- Accessible rooms
- Family rooms
Amenities
- Restaurant & bar
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- On-street parking nearby
Location
Westgate Street, Cardiff, CF10 1DD
51.4793, -3.1812 View on map
Highlights
- Immediately adjacent to Principality Stadium, the most convenient Cardiff base for rugby internationals and stadium events
- 10-minute walk from Cardiff Castle, Cardiff Central station, and the city centre shopping district
- Reliable Premier Inn rooms with blackout curtains, air conditioning, and power showers across all categories
- On-site Thyme restaurant and bar serving breakfast from early morning and evening meals
- 24-hour reception for late arrivals and early departures, suited to event and transit stays
Tips for visiting
- For Six Nations and international concert weekends, book at least 3–6 months in advance — the hotel fills before most others in Cardiff.
- Pre-purchasing breakfast when booking the room is cheaper than paying on the morning; check the Premier Inn website for the current rate.
- Cardiff Central station is a 12-minute walk east along Westgate Street and St Mary Street.
- There is no on-site parking; the nearest NCP car parks on Greyfriars Road and Park Street are 5–10 minutes on foot.
- Cardiff Bay is most practically reached by the Bay train from Cardiff Queen Street station or a taxi taking around 10 minutes outside event congestion.