Riverside Travel Guide

Cardiff

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Top hotels in Riverside

WiseStay

WiseStay

3 out of 5
45-47 Fitzhamon Embankment, Cardiff, Wales
The price is ฿2,011 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿2,011
฿2,413 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (201 reviews)
"The WiseStays in Cardiff is a brilliant location. Walkable to the town centre and castle. It's also only a 25 mins walk to Cardiff Bay. So if you want to be in heart of town, this is the place. Also the street parking isn't too bad. I was able to find parking every time I needed to but it's not guaranteed. ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

WiseStay
The Riverhouse

The Riverhouse

2 out of 5
59 FITZHAMON EMBANKMENT, Cardiff, Wales
The price is ฿1,633 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿1,633
฿1,959 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (56 reviews)
Excellent location
"Perfect location, looking directly across the Taff at the stadium. Only 10 minute walk to Mary Street. Very clean and the keybox entry makes checking in/out a breeze. Shared bathrooms between floors are immaculately clean also."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

The Riverhouse
The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,609 reviews)
Very clean and bed very comfortable!
"Excellent location for the centre of Cardiff. Very clean room and bed was very comfortable. Sink a bit too big for the bathroom!"

Reviewed on 14 Sep 2025

The Angel Hotel
Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

5 out of 5
Chepstow Road, Coldra Wood, Newport, Wales
The price is ฿3,872 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿3,872
฿4,646 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,306 reviews)
"Enjoyed my stay but had a few issues with my room - light in the bathroom did not work and water pressure in the shower was low. However, the hotel overall was really lovely and I would stay again. Just make sure that you book any spa treatments in advance as these book up very quickly."

Reviewed on 6 Sep 2025

Celtic Manor Resort
Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

4 out of 5
24-26 Newport Road, Cardiff, Wales
The price is ฿2,768 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿2,768
฿3,322 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice hotel"

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday
The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Westgate Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is ฿3,693 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,693
฿4,431 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,734 reviews)
"Great hotel. Very good location. Nice and clean room. Great breakfast. Staff were very nice, kind and helpful."

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

The Parkgate Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Riverside

Cardiff showing a square or plaza, a city and modern architecture

Castle Quarter

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

Castle Quarter
Cardiff showing a square or plaza, a city and modern architecture

Cardiff City Centre

4/5(888 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from St. David's Hall to Cardiff International Arena – discover Cardiff City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Cardiff City Centre
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Grangetown

3.5/5(8 area reviews)

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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Pontcanna

4.5/5(70 area reviews)

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

Pontcanna
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Canton

5/5(1 area review)

Travellers like the parks in Canton, and Cardiff City Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Canton
Wales Millennium Centre showing modern architecture, a city and a square or plaza

Butetown

4/5(275 area reviews)

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.

Butetown

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