South Glamorgan

Travel Guide

Bute Park showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and a garden
Principality Stadium showing modern architecture and a river or creek
Cardiff Castle showing a river or creek, a castle and heritage elements
Llandaff Cathedral featuring religious aspects, heritage architecture and heritage elements
Cardiff Castle which includes landscape views, heritage architecture and chateau or palace

Where to stay in South Glamorgan

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.

Butetown
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.

Pontcanna
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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
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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 AED 216 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
AED 216
AED 259 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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! (2,250 reviews)
"Room was great,staff were brilliant,unfortunately the car park was shut which we were unaware of and a main reason of why we chose the Angel so we had to pay £30 which we hadn’t budgeted for so check before you travel,also the lift at the hotel was out of order but got a slight upgrade because of ..."

Reviewed on 7 March 2025

The Angel Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel
4 out of 5
Westgate Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AED 361 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
AED 361
AED 433 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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)
"Kimd staff, great location"

Reviewed on 10 March 2025

The Parkgate Hotel
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AED 273 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
AED 273
AED 327 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,537 reviews)
Great stay
"Great stay hotel service very good, room very clean TV could do with updating, why because you only get limited channels and also you can’t get the local news we were in Wales not Anglia which is east of England"

Reviewed on 6 March 2025

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
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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! (242 reviews)
"Lovely property, so clean and spacious. And less then 10 mins to city centre. Even had a call before arriving to explain how check in works. Amazing!"

Reviewed on 26 January 2025

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
Central Studios
Central Studios
3 out of 5
7 Fitzhamon Embankment, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and Netflix. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
Comfortable stay
"Apartments were very centrally located, right next to the stadium and town. Very clean and very comfortable. Easy check in system. Will stay again."

Reviewed on 16 February 2025

Central Studios
Gorgeous 3 Bedroom House Near Cardiff City Center
Gorgeous 3 Bedroom House Near Cardiff City Center
3.5 out of 5
Cardiff
Stay at this 3.5-star residence in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle are located ...
Gorgeous 3 Bedroom House Near Cardiff City Center
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Popular places to visit

Millennium Stadium showing modern architecture and a river or creek

Principality Stadium

4/5(21 reviews)

Catch an event at Principality Stadium during your trip to Cardiff. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene, or seek out its local tours.

Principality Stadium
Wales Millennium Centre featuring a city, modern architecture and a square or plaza

Cardiff Bay

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.

Cardiff Bay
Cardiff Castle showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and a castle

Cardiff Castle

4.5/5(93 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Castle. Discover the area's great live music, or seek out its local tours.

Cardiff Castle
Cardiff University

Cardiff University

4/5(12 reviews)

Explore the campus of Cardiff University during your stay in Cardiff. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Cardiff University
Barry, South Wales. Vale of Glamorgan. UK

Barry Island Beach

4.5/5(4 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Barry Island Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Barry. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its churches.

Barry Island Beach
Wales Millennium Centre which includes street scenes, modern architecture and signage

Wales Millennium Centre

4.5/5(28 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Wales Millennium Centre, a storied theater in Cardiff. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.

Wales Millennium Centre