Hotel near Cardiff City Football Club

Cardiff City

Cardiff City competes in the EFL League One (having been relegated from the Championship in the 24/25 season) of the English football league. Cardiff is the only team outside England to have won the FA Cup in 1927. They have won the Welsh Cup on 22 occasions, making them the second-most successful team in the competition's history behind Wrexham.

The club enjoys considerable support from both the city of Cardiff and the surrounding South Wales Valleys. "Men of Harlech", a song largely made famous by the 1964 film Zulu, which depicted a battle involving a Welsh regiment, and "I'll Be There", a take on a miner's song that was popular during the 1926 United Kingdom general strike, are both frequently sung before and during matches.

Wales National Football Team

The Cardiff City Stadium is currently the home ground for the Wales National Football Team (known as the FAW - Football Association of Wales). However, some friendlies have taken place at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea. The team has qualified for the FIFA World Cup twice, in 1958 and 2022. Wales qualified for Euro 2016 in France, their first European Championship tournament.

Wales Women's Football Team

The Cardiff City Stadium is one of the grounds the Wales Women's Football Team play at. Other matches have been played at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea and Rodney Parade in Newport. Wales Women reached their first major tournament, the 2025 European Women's Championship.

The existing attendance record for a women's international football match in Wales currently stands at 12,741, when Wales played Slovenia for the World Cup Qualifiers in September 2022.

Cardiff Concert Venue

The Cardiff City Stadium is an excellent venue for concerts. Stereophonics headlined the first gig at the stadium on 5 June 2010. Other acts have included Elton John, Manic Street Preachers, Super Furry Animals, Kids in Glass Houses, Rod Stewart and Bon Jovi.

Hotel near Cardiff City Stadium

Future Inn Cardiff is a modern and comfortable hotel in the heart of Cardiff Bay, one of the city's most vibrant areas. The hotel is conveniently located near main access roads and public transportation, making it easy to explore the city. This well-appointed hotel offers a range of amenities, ensuring a pleasant and convenient stay. Alongside its excellent location, the hotel boasts spacious and airy bedrooms - all of which sleep up to four guests - that feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, a desk and workspace, and a laptop safe. Added comforts such as complimentary robes, tea and coffee-making facilities, and filtered water enhance the overall experience. Plus, home away from home services like the guest laundry room, ice buckets and wine glasses. There's also electric car charging and free parking, which are rare in such a central location.

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Future Club Rewards

For additional benefits, you can join the Future Inns hotel loyalty program. Alongside a member's discount rate, for every £1 you spend on accommodation, you earn 1 reward point. You also get a complimentary drink voucher to redeem in the bar when you dine. Plus, you get double points when you eat in the restaurant. Points collected can then be used to upgrade your bedroom to a suite or a free night's stay. It's also completely free to join!

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Getting to The Cardiff City Stadium from Future Inn Cardiff

By Car - The Cardiff City Stadium is a 10-minute drive or taxi ride from Future Inn Cardiff. Parking is available for away fans for £10 per car. Spaces are limited, so we recommend that you arrive early.
By Bus - The number 1 City Circle bus goes from in front of County Hall a 5-minute walk from the hotel and takes you directly to Leckwith Close, a 2-minute walk to the Cardiff City Stadium.
By Train - The Cardiff Bay train station is a 5-minute walk from the hotel and takes you to Cardiff Queen Street. You would need to change trains and head to Grangetown or Ninian Park station (recommended), both of which are a further 5-minute walk from the Cardiff City Stadium.
By Bike - Future Inn Cardiff is a cycle-friendly hotel, and we allow guests to store their bikes in their rooms, complete with cycle mats supplied. There are limited bike racks at Cardiff City.
On Foot - It would take around 45 minutes to walk from the hotel via Sloper Road.