Gabalfa Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Barry Island Beach
If you’re looking for a quintessential Welsh seaside experience, look no further than Barry Beach in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan.
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 Bay
Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
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.
Cardiff University
Founded by Royal Charter in 1883 and located in the heart of the thriving Welsh capital, Cardiff University has built an international reputation for the quality of its work.
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.
Things to do
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
Top hotels in Gabalfa
The Angel Hotel
"Bed so comfortable, staff amazing and was given an upgrade to a larger room. Thank you"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
The Parkgate Hotel
"As always a lovely one night stay! Thank you"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Celtic Manor Resort
"Staff very polite and helpful, however the lifts in the resorts were really bad, very slow and not enough lifts for the number of rooms, sometimes i had to wait well over 5 mins to get into the lift, my room was on the 8th floor do could not really use the stairs"
Reviewed on 14 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
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
"The hotel was excellent. From the moment I walked in, I was made to feel like a valued customer and nothing was too much trouble. The room had excellent facilities with tea/coffee and bathroom products supplied (and very amenable to getting any replacements). An additional perk was the free parking! ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
easyHotel Cardiff
"Excellent service. Comfortable nights rest. Great location, value and highly recommended 👌"
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Gabalfa
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.
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.
