Penylan Travel Guide

Cardiff

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Stay near popular Penylan attractions

Teamsport Karting

You can take time to visit Teamsport Karting during your travels to Cardiff.
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Things to do

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

฿713
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.

The Valleys tour or Swansea Bay tour. Please choose correctly.

฿3,567
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Valleys tour or Swansea Bay tour. Please choose correctly.
From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

฿2,007
per adult
From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour
Upside Down House Cardiff Entry Ticket

Upside Down House Cardiff Entry Ticket

฿310
per adult
Upside Down House Cardiff Entry Ticket
Luggage Storage in Cardiff

Luggage Storage in Cardiff

฿297
per adult
Luggage Storage in Cardiff
Cardiff in a Day

Cardiff in a Day

฿3,790
per adult
Cardiff in a Day
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Top hotels in Penylan

The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿2,251 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿2,251
฿2,701 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
The Angel Hotel
Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

5 out of 5
Chepstow Road Newport Wales
The price is ฿5,438 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿5,438
฿6,526 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
Celtic Manor Resort
The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Westgate Street Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿4,023 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿4,023
฿4,827 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
The Parkgate Hotel
Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿2,481 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿2,481
฿3,116 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (1,676 reviews)
"This is a great hotel if you’re travelling by car! It’s close to major roadways, and there seemed to be abundant outdoor parking (I’ve seen how… “exciting” some of the indoor parking lots can be in the UK). It’s a bit off the path of you’re travelling by Train, but the hotel doesn’t claim to be near ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Village Hotel Cardiff

Village Hotel Cardiff

4 out of 5
29 Pendwyallt Road, Coryton Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿2,972 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿2,972
฿3,567 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Village Hotel Cardiff
Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

4 out of 5
St Mary Street Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿2,533 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿2,533
฿3,040 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Nice hotel in city centre, very clean and breakfast was good. Air con was slightly loud but not too much of a problem."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Clayton Hotel Cardiff
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Where to stay in Penylan

Find the best Penylan areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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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Butetown

The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Butetown. A stop by Coal Exchange building or Wales Millennium Centre might round out your trip.

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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.

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Pontcanna

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

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