Cardiff

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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
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.

Butetown
The Royal Mint.

Llantrisant

Home to the Royal Mint and its museum, Llantrisant offers a charming Old Town with independent retailers, the Model House Craft & Design Centre, and local pubs. Explore Llantrisant Castle and the scenic Common and Pastures, just a train ride from Pontyclun station.

Llantrisant
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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
Tiger tulips in Spring

Roath

5/5(1 area review)

Travelers like the theaters in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Roath
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 St. David's Hall or Cardiff Market while you're exploring the area.

Castle Quarter
The Angel Hotel
The Angel Hotel
3 out of 5
Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 206 per night from Dec 30 to Dec 31
AED 206
AED 247 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
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! (1,990 reviews)
"It was a beautiful stay here. The only downfall was, there was a party directly downstairs from our room. I completely understand this will happen especially towards Christmas, it just would have been nice to be warned or potentially move rooms. We didn’t get any sleep that night, the music was blasting. ..."

Reviewed on 15 December 2024

The Angel Hotel
Celtic Manor Resort
Celtic Manor Resort
5 out of 5
Chepstow Road, Coldra Wood, Newport, Wales
The price is AED 336 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
AED 336
AED 403 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 January 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,195 reviews)
"The hotel was beautiful from start to finish. Dining was a little more expensive than expected but you really did get what you pay for. The spa is beautiful and staff were lovely. Parking is very expensive though so be prepared"

Reviewed on 14 December 2024

Celtic Manor Resort
Mercure Cardiff North Hotel
Mercure Cardiff North Hotel
4 out of 5
Circle Way East, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AED 238 per night from Jan 17 to Jan 18
AED 238
AED 285 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 January 2025
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (833 reviews)
"Nice room, breakfast was really good. Location to Cardiff easily accessible via no 57 / 58 bus."

Reviewed on 16 December 2024

Mercure Cardiff North Hotel
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! (222 reviews)
"All smooth. First time staying. Excellent"

Reviewed on 24 November 2024

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
SACO Cardiff – Cathedral Road
SACO Cardiff – Cathedral Road
4 out of 5
The Garden Office, 76 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cardiff Castle and Principality ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (113 reviews)
"Very spacious two bed two bath apartment on the top floor. Kitchen was well equipped for making breakfast and easy dinner. Check in was made easy by staff Great location. A 15 minute walk to the Castle and a little longer to the train station. Great value for the price."

Reviewed on 30 September 2024

SACO Cardiff – Cathedral Road
Century Wharf by Urban Space
Century Wharf by Urban Space
4 out of 5
Off Dumballs Road, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Cardiff Bay and Principality Stadium are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (348 reviews)
Good but parking communication was poor
"My partner had a good stay in that were close to the city and had all the facilities that we needed. The downside was that we had paid for a permit to park in the car park. However, we were not given the permit on arrival. We called and were told someone would be in touch and drop it off the following ..."

Reviewed on 10 December 2024

Century Wharf by Urban Space
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

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Top Destination
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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

Ken

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)

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