Tour de France in Cardiff in 2027: where to stay for the Stage 3 finish
The Tour de France comes to Wales for the first time in July 2027, with Stage 3 racing from Welshpool over the south Wales valleys to Cardiff. Pick your night and see what’s free in Cardiff and nearby, with prices from places on Nezt.
The Tour de France comes to Wales for the first time in 2027. Stage 3, on Sunday 4 July, is the last of the race’s three days in Britain: 223 km from Welshpool to Cardiff, with eight categorised climbs, six of them in the final 80 km, including the Côte de Rhigos and Caerphilly Mountain before the finish in the capital.
It’s free to watch, with fan zones planned at the start and the finish. If you’re coming for it, sort out where you’re staying now.
At a glance
- Stage 3
- Sunday 4 July 2027, Welshpool to Cardiff, 223 km, the last stage in Britain
- The route
- South from Welshpool through Llandrindod, Builth Wells and Brecon, across the Bannau Brycheiniog, through the Rhondda and Cynon valleys, Merthyr and Caerphilly to Cardiff
- Climbs
- Eight categorised climbs, six in the final 80 km, including the Côte de Rhigos and the Côte de Caerffili, up Caerphilly Mountain
- The finish
- Cardiff. The exact finish line is still to be announced.
- Watching
- Free from the roadside, with fan zones planned at the Welshpool start and the Cardiff finish
- Nearest stations
- Cardiff Central, for trains from London, Bristol and Birmingham; Cardiff Queen Street, for the Valleys lines
Following the race? See where to stay for the Grand Départ in Edinburgh on 2 July and Stage 2’s finish in Liverpool on 3 July.
Where to stay for the Tour de France 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?
145 places to stay around Cardiff city centre
City centre
A short walkAround the castle, Queen Street and St Mary Street, in the middle of the city, with both Cardiff Central and Queen Street stations close by.
8 places · from £95 · average £148 a night
1 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
Under a mile from the city centre
Highly rated1 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
Under a mile from the city centre
Top rated2 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
Under a mile from the city centre
Top rated3 Bedroom House
Cardiff, Wales
Under a mile from the city centre
Roath and Cathays
Walk into the centreVictorian streets north and east of the centre, near Roath Park and the university, with cafés and more room for the money, 15 to 25 minutes’ walk into town.
26 places · from £89 · average £129 a night
Highly rated1 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
About 1.5 miles from the city centre
1 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
About 1 mile from the city centre
1 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
About 1 mile from the city centre
1 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
About 1 mile from the city centre
Pontcanna and Canton
Across Bute ParkLeafy streets west of the castle, with independent cafés and restaurants, and a walk through Bute Park into the centre.
3 places · from £90 · average £106 a night
Top rated1 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
About 1 mile from the city centre
1 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
About 1.5 miles from the city centre
Top rated2 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
About 1 mile from the city centre
Cardiff Bay
Train or bus to the centreThe waterfront around Mermaid Quay and the Senedd, south of the centre, with buses and the short train from Cardiff Bay station to Queen Street.
8 places · from £90 · average £147 a night
Highly rated1 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
About 1.5 miles from the city centre
Top rated1 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
About 1.5 miles from the city centre
3 Bedroom House
Cardiff, Wales
About 1 mile from the city centre
1 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
About 1.5 miles from the city centre
Newport
About 15 minutes by trainEast along the coast, with frequent trains to Cardiff Central taking about a quarter of an hour.
12 places · from £90 · average £169 a night
1 Bedroom Apartment
Newport, Wales
About 12 miles from the city centre
1 Bedroom Apartment
Newport, Wales
About 11 miles from the city centre
Highly rated5 Bedroom House
Newport, Wales
About 11 miles from the city centre
5 Bedroom House
Newport, Wales
About 11 miles from the city centre
Bristol
Under an hour by trainAcross the Severn, with trains from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central taking about 45 minutes to an hour.
10 places · from £90 · average £171 a night
2 Bedroom Apartment
Bristol, England
About 26 miles from the city centre
Highly rated1 Bedroom Apartment
Bristol, England
About 26 miles from the city centre
2 Bedroom Apartment
Bristol, England
About 25 miles from the city centre
2 Bedroom Apartment
Bristol, England
About 26 miles from the city centre
More places nearby
Everywhere else on the map, closest to the city centre first.
81 places · from £74 a night
Top rated3 Bedroom House
Cardiff, Wales
Under a mile from the city centre
Highly rated2 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
Under a mile from the city centre
1 Bedroom Apartment
Cardiff, Wales
Under a mile from the city centre
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Cardiff, Wales
Under a mile from the city centre
Want more choice? See every place to stay in Cardiff, in Newport and in Bristol.
Getting 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 Birmingham, about 2 hours. Race day is a Sunday, so check the timetable for your journey home.
- Watching in the valleys. The Valleys lines from Cardiff Queen Street run to Caerphilly, Treherbert, Aberdare and Merthyr Tydfil, close to the climbs near the end of the stage. Expect a Sunday service.
- On the day. The route closes fully to traffic and parked cars are moved off it, so the organisers ask spectators to walk or cycle to where they watch. You can usually walk or cycle on the closed roads until about 30 minutes before the publicity caravan, which comes through around two hours ahead of the riders.
- To the start in Welshpool. Welshpool station is on the Cambrian line, with trains from Shrewsbury and Birmingham. Visit Mid Wales says rooms around the start are limited, so book early if you want to be there.
- By car. Don’t count on driving into Cardiff on race day. Roads on the route close, and the organisers will publish travel and parking plans closer to the time.
Booking tips
- Book as soon as you can. It’s the first time the Tour has come to Wales, and the closest places go first.
- Plan for Sunday. The race finishes on a Sunday, when trains are less frequent, so check your train home before you book, or stay the Sunday night.
- 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 is the Tour de France in Cardiff?
On Sunday 4 July 2027, when Stage 3 finishes in Cardiff after 223 km from Welshpool. It’s the last of the race’s three stages in Britain.
Is it the first time the Tour de France has come to Wales?
Yes. 2027 is the first time the Tour de France has raced a stage in Wales.
Where does the Tour de France finish in Cardiff?
In the city, with the exact finish line still to be announced. The organisers will publish it at letourgb.com.
What’s the route of Stage 3?
South from Welshpool through Llandrindod, Builth Wells and Brecon, across the Bannau Brycheiniog and through the Rhondda and Cynon valleys, Merthyr and Caerphilly to Cardiff. Six of its eight categorised climbs are in the final 80 km, including the Côte de Rhigos and the Côte de Caerffili, up Caerphilly Mountain.
Where’s the best place to watch?
For the racing, the climbs near the end, such as Caerphilly Mountain and the Rhigos; for the atmosphere, the finish in Cardiff, where a fan zone is planned. There’s one at the Welshpool start too.
Is it free to watch?
Yes, from anywhere along the route. Roads close fully on the day, and you can usually walk or cycle on them until about 30 minutes before the publicity caravan comes through.
Where’s the best place to stay for the Tour de France in Cardiff?
The city centre if you want to walk everywhere, 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 night above to compare what’s free in each.
How much does it cost to stay in Cardiff for the Tour?
It depends on the night and the area. The prices above are from places on Nezt right now: the cheapest and the average a night in each area. The earlier you book, the more choice you’ll have.
Dates, the route and spectator details are from Grand Départ GB 2027, the Welsh Government and Visit Wales, Cardiff Council, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, Caerphilly County Borough Council and Visit Mid Wales. Details can change. Nezt isn’t connected with the Tour de France or Grand Départ GB 2027, so check the official site before you book.
