Butetown Travel Guide

Cardiff

A waterfront cityscape at dusk with a prominent Ferris wheel, a clock tower, and a calm harbor reflecting the sunset.
A waterfront cityscape with a large stadium, a red clock tower, and modern buildings.
A waterfront with a red clock tower, a modern building, and a large dome structure reflecting on the water.
A historic building with a clock tower and a modern stadium by a calm water body.
A calm waterfront with a prominent red building featuring a clock tower, surrounded by a dock and calm water reflecting the sunset sky.

Stay near popular Butetown attractions

A waterfront cityscape at dusk with a prominent Ferris wheel, a clock tower, and a calm harbor reflecting the sunset.

Cardiff Bay

9.0/10 (1,226 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this relaxing area.
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Things to do

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

฿717
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

฿2,017
per adult
From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour
The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

฿3,832
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
Cardiff in a Day

Cardiff in a Day

฿3,810
per adult
Cardiff in a Day
Cardiff Doctor Who Walking Tour

Cardiff Doctor Who Walking Tour

฿1,057
per adult
Cardiff Doctor Who Walking Tour
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

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

฿3,810
per adult
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
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Top hotels in Butetown

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿2,643 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,643
฿3,171 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,643 reviews)
"Good location, nice facilities & great price!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Novotel Cardiff Centre

Novotel Cardiff Centre

4 out of 5
Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf Cardiff Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,639 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿2,639
฿3,167 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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 pool in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,009 reviews)
"I absolutely loved my stay will be booking again"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Novotel Cardiff Centre
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

5 out of 5
Havannah Street Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿3,903 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,903
฿4,683 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG
The Coal Exchange Hotel

The Coal Exchange Hotel

3.5 out of 5
The Exchange Bld, Mount Stuart Square Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿1,990 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿1,990
฿2,389 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
The Coal Exchange Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

3 out of 5
Longueil Close Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿2,267 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿2,267
฿2,721 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

3 out of 5
Longueil Close Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿3,197 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,197
฿3,836 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (318 reviews)
"Parking a big plus. Near the Castle too."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
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Where to stay in Butetown

Find the best Butetown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
An aerial view of a city with a river, stadium, and surrounding residential areas.

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.

An ornate ceiling with intricate patterns and two stained glass windows.
Photo by Darryl Ellson
Open Photo by Darryl Ellson

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.

A river with a boat, a bridge, and modern buildings.
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.

A suspension bridge over a river with leafless trees in the background.

Pontcanna

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

A modern stadium with a unique roof structure, a river in the foreground, and a grassy bank.
Photo by mord
Open Photo by mord

Riverside

You might appreciate the river views and historical sites in Riverside, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle are just a few notable stops.

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