Cardiff

Travel Guide

Cardiff showing a city, street scenes and night scenes
Cardiff featuring a city, modern architecture and a square or plaza
Bute Park showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and a garden
Cardiff Castle featuring heritage elements, art and interior views
Cardiff Castle featuring interior views, heritage elements and chateau or palace

Where to stay in Cardiff

Cardiff which includes a city, a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture

Cardiff City Centre

4/5(99 area reviews)

Discover the bustling shopping scene in the sixth most successful UK destination, featuring Queen Street, St. Mary's Street, and the Hayes. Explore Cardiff Castle, Bute Park, and the National Museum, while enjoying dining options at Mill Lane cafe quarter.

Cardiff City Centre
Cardiff which includes a city, a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture

Castle Quarter

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Castle Quarter. Make a stop by Principality Stadium or St. David's Hall while you're exploring the area.

Castle Quarter
Wales Millennium Centre featuring a city, modern architecture and a square or plaza

Butetown

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

The ample dining options and luxurious spas are top of the list for many visitors to Butetown. A stop by Wales Millennium Centre or Mermaid Quay might round out your trip.

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Grangetown

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Grangetown. You might want to make time for a stop at Cardiff Bay or Cardiff International Sports Village.

Grangetown
Poncanna Fields, Cardiff.

Pontcanna

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Tree-lined streets and large houses define this affluent Cardiff district, boasting cafes and independent retailers on Pontcanna Street and Cathedral Road. Enjoy Sophia Gardens, Pontcanna Fields, and the nearby SWALEC Stadium for cricket enthusiasts.

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Cathays

4/5(2 area reviews)

Cathays is well-liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Cardiff area, you might plan a trip to Principality Stadium or National Museum Cardiff.

Cathays
The Angel Hotel
The Angel Hotel
3 out of 5
Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is SAR 238 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
SAR 238
SAR 285 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,316 reviews)
"Reception staff polite and helpful. Rooms were clean and well presented."

Reviewed on 6 April 2025

The Angel Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel
4 out of 5
Westgate Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is SAR 379 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
SAR 379
SAR 454 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,679 reviews)
"The Parkgate is the perfect place to get away from the world. The service is topnotch and the staff are always incredible and will always welcome you with a warm smile. The room service was aldo great and nothing was too much trouble. We had stayed in the Tower Suite and as always it was stunning, ..."

Reviewed on 6 April 2025

The Parkgate Hotel
Sleeperz Hotel Cardiff
Sleeperz Hotel Cardiff
3 out of 5
Station Approach, Saunders Road, Cardiff, Wales
The price is SAR 199 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
SAR 199
SAR 239 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Lovely, convenient hotel stay
"Hotel lovely for what we needed, room was very compact but clean. Very close to centre...great base! Staff very welcoming and friendly. Great value for money"

Reviewed on 30 March 2025

Sleeperz Hotel Cardiff
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
3 out of 5
10 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (255 reviews)
"Were not made aware parking had to be pre booked and couldn't be done outside Mon-Fri business hours. We booked on Saturday for same day due to hospital emergency for family member. Were informed of nearby parking which was more expensive due to Rugby and didn't have in-out option. Property was very ..."

Reviewed on 4 April 2025

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
Newport Student Village - Campus Accommodation
Newport Student Village - Campus Accommodation
4 out of 5
Usk Way, Endeavour House, Newport, Wales
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Friars Walk Newport and Newport ...
8/10 Very Good! (182 reviews)
"The accommodation is secure and clean and everything local the room was typical student accommodation but more than adequate for our stay mattress was to soft for my liking but overall 👍"

Reviewed on 20 December 2024

Newport Student Village - Campus Accommodation
 Park Lane Aparthotel
Park Lane Aparthotel
4 out of 5
23-24 Park Place, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, meeting facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle ...
7.2/10 Good! (39 reviews)
"Great location with all the amenities"

Reviewed on 1 December 2024

Park Lane Aparthotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Cardiff

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 11%
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Cardiff is all built on angles and very hard to see the street signs. We got SO lost it was unbelievable!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The people here are so friendly, and just 15 minutes from the lodge is Caerphilly, and it is a beautiful valley with an amazing castle! Public transportation here is fantastic.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Cardiff overall is up and coming these days. Still tough to find anywhere decent serving dinner at 11pm on a Wednesday but lots of option inside more a normal timeframe.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The people were very friendly and the town kept nice!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Everyone was super friendly and helpful!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Downtown was great walking & church near the castle a historical gem (read some of the gravestones)