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With over 240,000 registered businesses in Cardiff, representing nearly 50% of businesses in the whole of Wales, the city is a central location for all things corporate. With its scenic Welsh charm, historic castle grounds and peninsula cliffs, it’s no surprise that Cardiff is home to so many professionals and thriving businesses. And with great transport links connecting Wales with Bristol, London and the rest of the UK, Cardiff provides a central hub to meet, network and entertain clients.
Virtual offices aren’t just a place to register your business; many of our sites provide pay-as-you-go meeting rooms for when online conversations just don’t cut it. In this guide, we explore the best meeting rooms in Cardiff, prioritising proximity to transport, price and capacity.
Discover our pick of the best meeting rooms in Cardiff city centre and beyond.
First up on our list of the best meeting rooms in the city centre is Capital Tower. As Cardiff’s second tallest building, Capital Tower is an iconic landmark that is well known as a central hub to the city. This converted address offers two city centre meeting rooms on a pay-as-you-go basis, available to hire from just £15 per hour.
By choosing this meeting room, you’ll make a statement to any visiting clients or colleagues, with modern facilities and panoramic views spanning the city from its most well known address. Travelling to Capital Tower couldn’t be easier, as it lies directly on public transport routes.
Location: Capital Tower, Greyfriars Place, Cardiff, CF10 3AZ
Number of meeting rooms: 2
Cost: Day rates from £110, hourly rates from £15
Transport connections: Excellent transport links, Central and Queen Street stations are both within a 10-minute walk, with major city centre bus routes also nearby.
If you’re looking for a relaxed meeting room in Cardiff for a team base, presentation, or face-to-face strategy session, Wellington House may be the perfect fit. With a quirky feel, this building offers a laid-back, creative space for colleagues to come together, share ideas, and get to know each other that little bit better.
Located a stone’s throw away from Cardiff’s city centre, Wellington House offers two available meeting rooms, able to accommodate between eight and 16 people. Both rooms are equipped with modern presentation equipment, high-speed internet access and a support team to help you get settled in. At just a 12-minute walk from Ninian Park train station, Wellington House has great transport links to the city centre and beyond.
Location: Wellington House (First Floor), Wellington Street, Cardiff, CF11 9BE
Number of attendees: 8 to 16
Number of meeting rooms: 2
Cost: £250- £330 day rate, £40- £50 hourly rate
Transport connections: Wellington House is a 12-minute walk to Ninian Park station. There are also excellent bus links into the city centre.
This smartly refurbished office building is based on Cathedral Road, right in the heart of Cardiff’s corporate district. With premium meeting rooms and a leafy terrace, where businesses often enjoy networking events and parties, C12 will give your business a professional and modern hub for face-to-face meetings. There are five meeting rooms available, with capacity for up to 18 people. Located just one mile from Cardiff Central train and bus station, attendees will have no problem accessing the building.
Location: 12 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff, CF11 9LJ
Number of attendees: Up to 18
Number of meeting rooms: 5
Cost: From £120 day rate, £60 half-day rate, £20 hourly rate (varies depending on room size)
Transport Connections: Travel by car, with links to the M4, bus or train. C12 is just one mile from Cardiff Central train and bus station.
Just a 15-minute train ride from the hustle and bustle of Cardiff, Newport combines the charm of a seaside town with a lively hub for growing businesses. Newport Market, located in the heart of the town, offers 10 meeting rooms to Virtual Headquarters customers. With options such as the ground floor, mezzanine and surrounding office buildings to choose from, find the perfect fit for your business.
You’ll also find food and drink stalls within the market, ideal for socialising with your colleagues or clients. Meeting rooms accommodate between 2 and 15 attendees, and are available from a £15 day rate, operating within standard office hours.
Location: High Street, Newport, NP20
Number of attendees: 2-15 per room
Number of meeting rooms: 10
Cost: Day rates range between £75- £250, with hourly rates beginning at just £10 per hour
Transport connections: The market is just 500 yards from the bus station at Friars Walk, and a short walk from Newport train station, which runs frequent services to Cardiff and beyond
If you’re a local to Penarth, or are looking for an alternative to city centre meetings, Albert Road is a great choice. Located just 10 minutes by train and 15 minutes by car from Cardiff Central station, this meeting space offers 3 meeting rooms to accommodate up to 8 people each. Available on a pay-as-you-go basis, day rates range between £150- £250 and hourly rates start from £50. There are also hot desks available on request, so you can spend the full day at this refurbished office building.
Location: Albert Road, Penarth, Cardiff, CF64
Number of attendees: Up to 8
Number of meeting rooms: 3
Cost: From £50 per hour, or from £150 per day
Transport connections: Located in Penarth, just 10 minutes from Cardiff Central by train.
The modern world has adapted to online working, with virtual meetings from home more frequent than ever. While remote working is loved by many, a recent study from IESE Business School outlines the many benefits of face-to-face meetings, and claims they are crucial for important conversations, such as:
When you’re getting your business off the ground, a full time office space can be extremely costly, so a pay-as-you-go meeting room may be the ideal choice for your next meeting.
Whether you’re a start-up, freelancer or international business, host important conversations, grow your network, and bring your employees together with a meeting room in or around Cardiff. Escape the city to Newport or Penarth for a coastal escape, or opt for one of our city centre locations for great commuter locations.
Read our guide to the best virtual offices in Cardiff, or get in touch with our team if you have any questions.
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