Cardiff City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Principality Stadium
The spiritual home of Welsh rugby, the Principality Stadiumin Cardiff is one of the most famous sporting arenas on the planet, envied the world over for its cauldron-like atmosphere and state-of-the-art facilities.

Cardiff Castle
Located in the heart of the city centre, Cardiff Castle is one of Wales’ most important cultural attractions. A rich history spanning 2,000 years is contained within its walls and fairytale-style towers.

Utilita Arena Cardiff
Cardiff Motorpoint Arena is located on Mary Ann Street in the heart of Cardiff. It was opened in 1993 and is the largest purpose-built facility for staging exhibitions and concerts in South Wales.

Bute Park
One of the great city parks of the world, Bute Park is a favoured haunt of both locals and visitors alike. First landscaped in the 18th Century by legendary garden designer Capability Brown, this 130 acre park is known as the ‘Green Heart’ of Cardiff and offers a leafy habitat for exercise, picnics and recreation, not to mention a wealth of seasonal attractions.

Cardiff Market
Since replacing a jail in the late 1800s, this majestic indoor marketplace has been at the heart of the city’s mercantile trade.

Queen Arcade
During your visit to Cardiff, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Queen Arcade. Discover the area's great live music or seek out its local tours.
Things to do

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour

The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
Top hotels in Cardiff City Centre

The Angel Hotel
"Clean room comfortable bed only thing I didn’t like the floorboards were very creaky in every part of the room. Friendly staff good location. Lovely hotel with a lot of history."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

The Parkgate Hotel
"As always a lovely one night stay! Thank you"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Park Plaza Cardiff
"We had a lovely stay for Cardiff pride. Great black out curtains. Made use of the pool. Complimentary water in reception."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

easyHotel Cardiff
"Excellent service. Comfortable nights rest. Great location, value and highly recommended 👌"
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

Clayton Hotel Cardiff
"Super friendly staff, very quiet room despite facing train tracks, comfortable beds. All in all good value."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
"The room needed improvement : Badly cracked sink , the shower screen did not fit properly, resulting in large puddles of water on the floor after use . A kettle, tea and coffee were provided but no milk or creamer. Some reception staff were very helpful, others frankly did not seem to have a clue. ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Cardiff City Centre

Castle Quarter
Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Cardiff Market to St. David's – discover Castle Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Risca East
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Risca East and surrounding area, you can visit Twmbarlwm Mountain and Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake.

Butetown
The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Butetown. A stop by Wales Millennium Centre or Cardiff Bay Water Feature might round out your trip.

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.

Pontcanna
Bars, historical sites and gardens highlight some of the notable features of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.




























