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WiseStay

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Cardiff, steps from Principality Stadium

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Reception
Triple Room
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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$95
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr

Room options

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

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

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

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

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Principality Stadium - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cardiff International Arena - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cardiff University - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Riverside Farmers Market - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tiny Rebel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Gatekeeper - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fuel Rock Club - ‬10 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:
  • Smoke-free property and luggage storage
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

Languages

Bulgarian, English, Polish

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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

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
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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

MONETIZATION_ON

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 26 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WiseStay on 9 Apr 2025 start from NZ$95.04, 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 and Principality Stadium. Cardiff Castle and Cardiff Bay 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. 72 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 190 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Great staff assistance!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ninel

Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Was great Central location to town, train station, tv reception wasnt great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

8/10 Good

Saige

Nice, an area slightly out of city centre so may want to head back before it gets too dark, but great for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

CAROLE

Easy check in with code. Room exactly as pictured. Beds comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Small but convenient
Tiniest room I've ever stayed in but fine for little me for three nights as overlooking river and just a few minutes walk into city centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

CW

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

6/10 Okay

Louise

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

We stayed as a family of four in the XL bunk bed room. The room was spacious, clean, and the beds were comfy. The room is next to the front door so can be a bit noisy but you expect a certain amount when in a hotel. As per other reviews the walls are a bit thin, but I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Geraint

Very close to the river taff and Millennium Stadium. Mattress was very hollow
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

martin

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

8/10 Good

Rowan

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

Wayne

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

No heating at night
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Miné

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hing Ke Kenneth

Stayed 17 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Gianny

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

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie

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

Fleur

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023