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WiseStay

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Cardiff, steps from Principality Stadium

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Close to Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle, WiseStay has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$97
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Room options

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M

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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XS

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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XL

Highlights

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

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Highlights

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

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Cardiff Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. David's - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Utilita Arena Cardiff - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cardiff University - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Principality Stadium - 1 min drive - 0.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

WiseStay

Guest house near Principality Stadium
Close to Cardiff Castle and Cardiff University, WiseStay has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at WiseStay offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is 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

Is WiseStay pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at WiseStay?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WiseStay on 17 Nov 2025 start from NZ$97.12, including 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.

What time is check-in at WiseStay?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at WiseStay?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is WiseStay located?

Located in Riverside, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Sophia Gardens, Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle. Cardiff Bay and Cardiff University are also within 1 mile (2 km). Cardiff Central Station is 6 minutes by foot and Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) is 6 minutes.

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WiseStay Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 203 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

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

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

andre

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Geraint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very close to the river taff and Millennium Stadium. Mattress was very hollow
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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

8/10 Good

George

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

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El personal fue de lo más agradable, nos sentimos súper bienvenidos y felices durante nuestra estancia.
Stayed 4 nights 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

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Não gostei por causa dos carpetes. Sou alérgica. E como tenho 70 anos o quarto 14 tinha muitas escadas. Porém o quarto era espaçoso e a janela tinha vista para o rio.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria B

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

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

Bryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Ninel

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

6/10 Okay

Gianny

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
O conforto, limpeza e localização foram ótimos porém, ficamos no apartamento nunero 1 ao lado da rua e da porta de entrada de todos os hospedes( é necessario digitar para ter acesso a propriedade) então, fora o barulho da rua ainda tem barulho dos hospedes digitando o código de acesso e falando alto madrugada a fora!!! Um horror!!! Impossivel dormir!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super bra läge, nära till stan och gång avstånd till flera sevärdheter. Smidig incheckning, bra dusch!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place but could do with a little work.

Loverly room nice and clean a couple of patches of mold in bathroom but tbh the room is so small and hot with no airflow it is not surprising. Checking in was a bit of fiasco staff really did not like being disturbed but was sorted after they read my checking in email and looking at their records
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

martin

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023