Cathays Travel Guide
Cardiff
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Things to do
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
฿3,944
per adult
Cardiff: South Wales Mountains, Waterfalls & More Day Tour
฿3,944
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Cathays
The Angel Hotel
Castle Street Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿2,106 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿2,106
฿2,528 total
5 Jul - 6 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! (3,222 reviews)
"The staff were lovely, the hotel you could tell was once beautiful in its hay day but although it's had a clean paint job it was in need of some tlc. Our room was big and clean but bizarrely the plugs in the main room didn't work if you turned the light off?? We did not mension this to the staff ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
The Parkgate Hotel
Westgate Street Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿4,993 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿4,993
฿5,992 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! (1,796 reviews)
"Amazing hotel! Comfy beds and spotlessly clean. Staff were really attentive too."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Celtic Manor Resort
Chepstow Road Newport Wales
The price is ฿4,791 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
฿4,791
฿5,749 total
3 Jul - 4 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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,398 reviews)
"Outdated and service downhill over the years, food average and rooms basic."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Park Plaza Cardiff
Grey friars Road Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿3,488 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿3,488
฿4,185 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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! (1,006 reviews)
"I have stayed at better comparably priced hotels. The air con was non-existent during a hot weather spell making it impossible to get a decent nights kip on either night. When I drew it to the staff's attention they offered zero empathy and no options. It might have been the heat making it worse, ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,900 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿2,900
฿3,480 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (1,594 reviews)
"Lovely stay. Staff and accomadation."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
easyHotel Cardiff
1-3 Fitzalan Place Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿1,579 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿1,579
฿1,894 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Louis was welcoming and helpful. Room was clean with air conditioning which was a huge bonus in the heatwave! Room was basic but meet our need - an overnight stay. Some amenities could be update though such as the shower head which partially broken but usable. Overall I would recommend for short ..."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026
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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 Cardiff Market to St. David's – discover Castle Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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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.
