Cathays Travel Guide
Cardiff
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Stay near popular Cathays attractions
Things to do
The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
฿3,832
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
฿3,810
per adult
Cardiff: South Wales Mountains, Waterfalls & More Day Tour
฿3,810
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Cathays
The Angel Hotel
Castle Street Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿2,134 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿2,134
฿2,560 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (3,286 reviews)
"Staff was helpful. Breakfast was excellent."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
The Parkgate Hotel
Westgate Street Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿4,730 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿4,730
฿5,677 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,812 reviews)
"Amazing ,very clean room,very helpful staff,excellent breakfast."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Celtic Manor Resort
Chepstow Road Newport Wales
The price is ฿4,861 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿4,861
฿5,833 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,425 reviews)
"Great place - a pity the redtaurant closes relatively early, and the long queue for breakfast was annoying..."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿2,756 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿2,756
฿3,308 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,610 reviews)
"Na"
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Park Plaza Cardiff
Grey friars Road Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿3,427 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,427
฿4,112 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,022 reviews)
"Great staff! Great Hotel, Great Location! Great Times!"
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Mill Lane Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿3,352 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,352
฿4,023 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,259 reviews)
"Upgraded to an Executive Room but nothing in the Executive Lounge @ 1:00 - no soft drinks, water, coffee or snacks, told it didn't start until 3 pm (on check-in) Whole idea was to have somewhere to relax after a 1.5 hour drive. Note alcohol was not available until 5pm. - licensing?? Has requested ..."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
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.
Where to stay in Cathays
Find the best Cathays areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Cardiff City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from St. David's to Utilita Arena Cardiff – discover Cardiff City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Photo by Darryl Ellson
Open Photo by Darryl Ellson
Castle Quarter
Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from St. David's to Cardiff Castle – discover Castle Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Photo by Roger Cornfoot
Open Photo by Roger Cornfoot
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 Mermaid Quay might round out your trip.
Photo by Gareth James
Open Photo by Gareth James
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.
