Premier Inn Caerphilly

Absolutely! Caerphilly is a lively town where history meets fun. Its medieval castle (more on that soon!) and regular festivals, like the cheese extravaganza, give it a festive feel. Whether you’re into heritage, local treats or scenic walks, it’s a great place to spend a few memorable days.

Caerphilly castle was built in the 13th century is Wales’s largest and the UK’s third-largest. It’s renowned for its clever concentric defences and a moat that creates a magical, almost floating look. A particular favourite among visitors is the south-east tower, known for its dramatic lean. Caerphilly is also famous for its cheese. The town lends its name to the crumbly white cheese that’s enjoyed across Wales and beyond, with an annual festival to celebrate it, complete with races, re-enactments and plenty of local food and fun.

Caerphilly is a medium-sized town—big enough to have plenty of shops, cafes and things to do, but still compact enough to explore on foot. The wider county borough stretches across the valleys and includes other towns like Blackwood, Bargoed and Risca, which makes it a great base for day trips around South Wales.

Caerphilly has been a settled area for nearly 2,000 years, starting with a Roman fort around AD 75. The town as we know it really grew in the Middle Ages alongside the castle and later became an important coal-mining community during the Industrial Revolution. Today, you’ll find a mix of history, green valleys and modern living all rolled into one.

Yes, it does. The town centre has a good mix of high street names, local shops, cafes and pubs, all within a short stroll of the castle. Plus, regular markets and festivals bring extra buzz and it’s the perfect spot to pick up lunch or do a bit of shopping while exploring.

Absolutely, you can head inside to explore towers and halls or enjoy a relaxed walk around the moat and grounds outside. Even if you don’t go in, the castle is such a central feature of the town that you’ll pass it often just walking around. It’s a great backdrop for photos, picnics or just soaking up the views.

No, Caerphilly is inland, surrounded by hills, valleys and countryside. But the coast is close by, you can be in Cardiff Bay or Barry Island in about half an hour, so it’s easy to combine a countryside stay with a seaside outing.

Absolutely! Caerphilly has plenty to keep you busy. The star attraction is Caerphilly Castle, Wales’s largest fortress, where you can wander towers, halls and moat-side walks. For the outdoorsy types, Caerphilly Mountain is a must, an easy climb with great views. History fans will love Llancaiach Fawr Manor, a 16th-century manor house where guides in costume whisk you back to Tudor times. If you’re visiting in summer, the Big Cheese Festival brings the whole town to life with food stalls, live entertainment and medieval fun, while the Food & Drink Festival in spring is perfect for tasting local flavours. Beyond the big sights, you can wander the town centre for shops, cafes, and pubs or head out on the many walking and cycling trails through the surrounding valleys. And if you want to explore further, Cardiff is just 20 minutes away and the Brecon Beacons are close enough for a day of fresh air and adventure. 

Flex – Pay now or on arrival, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Our most flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 1pm on the day of arrival. You can also amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Semi-Flex – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to three full days before arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to three full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Advance – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 28 full days before arrival, free to amend thereafter until the day of arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 28 full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Standard – Pay now, non-refundable. Free to amend booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Slightly flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel and get a full refund, but you can amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Non-Flex – Pay now. No amends or refunds. Our least flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel or amend your stay after booking.

Our standard check-in time is 3pm. For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

Checkout is by 12 noon on your departure date. If luggage storage is available, our teams will be happy to store any bags for you if you’d like to check out before 12pm.

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

In 2020 we launched Premier Inn CleanProtect™, our rigorous, daily cleaning method that’s used throughout our UK & Ireland hotels. Developed in partnership with Diversey, a global leader in cleaning and hygiene products for the healthcare and hospitality industries, our promise seeks to give you extra peace of mind so you can always book and stay with confidence.

Check-in - minimising contact at reception and providing hand sanitiser in most public areas for peace of mind. 

Bed linen and towels - laundering all our linen and towels at over 60°C to thermally disinfect them, so you can enjoy a great night’s sleep. We’ve also placed spare pillows in a zip-up bag, for extra peace of mind.

Equipping our teams - providing our team members with all the equipment and sanitisers they need, as well as always operating in the safest way possible for our teams and guests.

A generous serving of safety - you can relax knowing that enhanced cleaning measures are in place throughout our restaurants. Tables are cleaned between visits and contactless payment is in place too, so you can dine safely and comfortably with us every time.

Clean on request - if you'd like your room cleaned during your stay with us, just let us know at reception and use the handy door hanger on the back of your door by 12pm each day.

Most Premier Inns have specially-adapted rooms allowing easier access for customers with disabilities. If there is no specially-adapted room available at the hotel of your choice, we will be happy to offer you alternative accommodation at a nearby Premier Inn. If you have difficulty walking, but do not need a specially-adapted room, please feel free to request a room near reception on the ground floor for easy access. 

If you'd like get in touch, you can reach out to our specialist team via email at pi.accessible@whitbread.com or call us on 0333 0919 817 between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday (calls charged at local rate).

Unfortunately, with the exception of trained assistance dogs, we don't allow pets to stay at our hotels.