Six Nations 2027 in Cardiff: where to stay for Wales at the Principality Stadium
Wales play Ireland and England at the Principality Stadium in the 2027 Six Nations. Pick your match and see what’s free in Cardiff city centre, Roath, Cardiff Bay, Newport and Bristol, with prices from places on Nezt.
Wales have two home matches in the 2027 Six Nations, both at the Principality Stadium in the middle of Cardiff: Ireland on Saturday 20 February and England on Saturday 6 March.
On match days the whole city centre fills with fans, and places close to the ground go quickly, especially for England. If you’re going with friends, family or the club, sort out where you’re staying as soon as you have tickets.
At a glance
- Venue
- Principality Stadium, Westgate Street, in Cardiff city centre beside the River Taff
- Wales v Ireland
- Saturday 20 February 2027, kick-off 2.10pm
- Wales v England
- Saturday 6 March 2027, kick-off 4.40pm
- Tickets
- From the Welsh Rugby Union’s official ticket site, and hospitality from its official partners. Buy only from official sellers.
- Nearest station
- Cardiff Central, a few minutes’ walk from the stadium
- Bags
- Large bags aren’t allowed in, and there’s nowhere at the stadium to leave them
Following England too? See where to stay for the Six Nations at Twickenham, where England play France, Italy and Scotland.
Where to stay for the Six Nations in Cardiff
Pick your night to see what’s free in each area and what it costs, then open the map with your dates already in. Prices are from places on Nezt right now.
When are you going?
156 places to stay around Principality Stadium
City centre
A short walkAround the castle, Queen Street and St Mary Street, the closest you can stay. Walk to the match and back, and you’re in the middle of it all before and after.
8 places · from £95 · average £148 a night
1 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
Under a mile from the stadium
Highly rated1 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
About 1 mile from the stadium
Top rated2 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
Under a mile from the stadium
Top rated3 Bedroom House
Cardiff, Wales
Under a mile from the stadium
Roath and Cathays
Walk into the centreVictorian streets north and east of the centre, near Roath Park and the university, often with more room for the money for a group, 15 to 25 minutes’ walk from the ground.
28 places · from £89 · average £130 a night
Highly rated1 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
About 1.5 miles from the stadium
1 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
About 1.5 miles from the stadium
1 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
About 1 mile from the stadium
1 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
About 1.5 miles from the stadium
Pontcanna and Canton
Across Bute ParkLeafy streets just west of the river, with independent cafés and pubs, and a walk through Bute Park or along Cowbridge Road to the stadium.
4 places · from £90 · average £118 a night
Top rated1 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
About 1 mile from the stadium
1 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
About 1 mile from the stadium
Top rated2 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
About 1 mile from the stadium
3 Bedroom House
Cardiff, Wales
Under a mile from the stadium
Cardiff Bay
Bus or train to the centreThe waterfront around Mermaid Quay, south of the centre, with restaurants on the water and buses and short trains into town. It’s about half an hour’s walk to the ground.
10 places · from £90 · average £145 a night
Highly rated1 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
About 1.5 miles from the stadium
Top rated1 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
About 1 mile from the stadium
1 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, United Kingdom
About 1 mile from the stadium
3 Bedroom House
Cardiff, Wales
Under a mile from the stadium
Newport
About 15 minutes by trainEast along the coast, often with more room for the money. Trains to Cardiff Central take about a quarter of an hour, and extra ones have run after past matches.
12 places · from £90 · average £169 a night
1 Bedroom Apartment
Newport, Wales
About 12 miles from the stadium
1 Bedroom Apartment
Newport, Wales
About 11 miles from the stadium
Highly rated5 Bedroom House
Newport, Wales
About 11 miles from the stadium
5 Bedroom House
Newport, Wales
About 11 miles from the stadium
Bristol
Under an hour by trainAcross the Severn, handy if you’re coming from England. Trains from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central take about 45 minutes to an hour.
13 places · from £90 · average £172 a night
Highly rated1 Bedroom Apartment
Bristol, England
About 26 miles from the stadium
2 Bedroom Apartment
Bristol, England
About 26 miles from the stadium
2 Bedroom Apartment
Bristol, England
About 26 miles from the stadium
2 Bedroom House
Bristol, England
About 27 miles from the stadium
More places nearby
Everywhere else on the map, closest to the stadium first.
83 places · from £74 a night
Top rated3 Bedroom House
Cardiff, Wales
Under a mile from the stadium
1 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
Under a mile from the stadium
Top rated4 Bedroom House
Cardiff, Wales
About 1 mile from the stadium
Highly rated2 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
About 1 mile from the stadium
Want more choice? See every place to stay in Cardiff, in Newport and in Bristol.
Getting there and back
- On foot. The stadium is in the city centre, a few minutes from Cardiff Central, so if you stay in town you can walk there and back.
- By train. Cardiff Central has direct trains from London Paddington, about 1 hour 45 minutes at the fastest, from Bristol Temple Meads, about 45 minutes, and from Swansea and Newport. Extra trains have run after past matches.
- After the match. At past matches there’s been a queueing system outside Cardiff Central, with mainline queues on Central Square, and at some Cardiff Queen Street was closed to most passengers. Buy your ticket before you queue, and check Transport for Wales and GWR for your match.
- By car. Roads across the city centre close to traffic for several hours around kick-off. At the 2026 Six Nations they closed from 12.30pm to 9pm for a 4.40pm kick-off, and Penarth Road closed from 30 minutes before the final whistle. Cardiff Council has run a park and ride from the Sports Village in Cardiff Bay.
- By bike. The closures are for motor vehicles only, and the city’s cycleways stay open.
Booking tips
- Book as soon as you have tickets. Wales v England is the biggest weekend of the year in Cardiff, and the closest places go first.
- Stay the night. Wales v England kicks off at 4.40pm and finishes around 6.30pm, when the station queues are at their longest. Staying over saves the scramble.
- Make a weekend of it. Arrive on the Friday and the whole city is yours before the crowds come in.
- Count beds, not bedrooms. Going as a group? Check how many separate beds there are, and who would be sharing.
- Spread the cost. When check-in is at least 15 days away, pay half when you book and the rest a week before you arrive, with no extra fees.
Questions people ask
When are Wales playing at home in the 2027 Six Nations?
Wales play Ireland at the Principality Stadium on Saturday 20 February 2027, kick-off 2.10pm, and England on Saturday 6 March 2027, kick-off 4.40pm.
Where is the Principality Stadium?
In the middle of Cardiff, on Westgate Street beside the River Taff, a few minutes’ walk from Cardiff Central station.
Where can I get tickets?
From the Welsh Rugby Union’s official ticket site, and hospitality from its official partners. Resale sites charge more and aren’t official, so buy from the WRU if you can.
Can I drive to the Principality Stadium?
It’s not easy. Roads across the city centre close for several hours around kick-off and parking nearby is limited. Cardiff Council has run a park and ride from the Sports Village in Cardiff Bay at past matches; the train is usually easier.
How do I get home after the match?
If you’re staying in the city, walk. If you’re taking the train, expect to queue outside Cardiff Central, as at past matches, so buy your ticket first and allow plenty of time.
Can I take a bag into the stadium?
Large bags aren’t allowed in, and there’s nowhere at the stadium to leave them. Leave them where you’re staying.
Where’s the best place to stay for the Six Nations in Cardiff?
The city centre if you want to walk to the ground, Roath and Cathays or Pontcanna for more room for the money a walk away, Cardiff Bay by the water, or Newport and Bristol, a short train ride away. Pick your match above to compare what’s free in each.
How much does it cost to stay in Cardiff for the Six Nations?
It depends on the match and the area. The prices above are from places on Nezt right now: the cheapest and the average a night in each area. Match weekends fill up, so the earlier you book, the more choice you’ll have.
Fixtures are from the Six Nations’ announcement for 2027. Travel details are from the Principality Stadium, Cardiff Council and Transport for Wales’ guidance for past matches. Details can change. Nezt isn’t connected with the Six Nations, the Welsh Rugby Union, the Rugby Football Union or the stadiums, so check the official site before you book.
