Risca West Travel Guide

Cardiff

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Stay near popular Risca West attractions

Twmbarlwm Mountain

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Twmbarlwm Mountain during your travels in Newport. Make time for the spas and golf courses in this relaxing area.
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Things to do

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

฿708
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
Upside Down House Cardiff Entry Ticket

Upside Down House Cardiff Entry Ticket

฿307
per adult
Upside Down House Cardiff Entry Ticket
Luggage Storage in Cardiff

Luggage Storage in Cardiff

฿322
per adult
Luggage Storage in Cardiff
Cardiff in a Day

Cardiff in a Day

฿3,759
per adult
Cardiff in a Day
Cardiff/Swansea: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Day Tour

Cardiff/Swansea: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Day Tour

฿3,538
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cardiff/Swansea: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Day Tour
United Kingdom 15 minute Go Kart Race Session

Go Karting, Llandow South Wales @ Kart Kingdom

฿884
per adult
Go Karting, Llandow South Wales @ Kart Kingdom
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Top hotels in Risca West

Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

5 out of 5
Chepstow Road Newport Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,382 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿5,382
฿6,459 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿2,127 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,127
฿2,552 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (3,449 reviews)
"Overall the hotel was very good. However what let it down was the wallpaper around the window was hanging off , the window was in a shocking state, I think the layers of paint had been put on with a knife and fork( maybe a little exaggerated) The breakfast was amongst the BEST I have had in a very ..."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

The Angel Hotel
Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿2,635 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿2,635
฿3,162 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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! (1,686 reviews)
"Room was nice, free parking was handy and the breakfast buffet was lovely. Good spot to locate yourself as just a short stroll over to Cardiff Bay with all the bars and restaurants."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Westgate Street Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿4,782 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,782
฿5,738 total
18 Oct - 19 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
Coldra Court Hotel by Celtic Manor

Coldra Court Hotel by Celtic Manor

4 out of 5
Chepstow Road Newport Wales
The price is ฿3,155 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿3,155
฿3,786 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Coldra Court Hotel by Celtic Manor
The Coal Exchange Hotel

The Coal Exchange Hotel

3.5 out of 5
The Exchange Bld, Mount Stuart Square Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿2,048 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
฿2,048
฿2,457 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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
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Where to stay in Risca West

Find the best Risca West 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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