South Glamorgan

Travel Guide

Bute Park featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and a park
South Glamorgan
Cardiff Castle which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and a river or creek
Llandaff Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and heritage elements
Cardiff Castle featuring landscape views, heritage elements and a castle

Where to stay in South Glamorgan

Cardiff which includes a city, a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture

Cardiff City Centre

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Cardiff City Centre. Make a stop by Principality Stadium or St. David's Hall while you're exploring the area.

Cardiff City Centre
Cardiff which includes a city, a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture

Castle Quarter

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Castle Quarter. Make a stop by Principality Stadium or St. David's Hall while you're exploring the area.

Castle Quarter
Wales Millennium Centre featuring a city, modern architecture and a square or plaza

Butetown

The ample dining options and luxurious 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.

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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.

Grangetown
Poncanna Fields, Cardiff.

Pontcanna

Bars, historic 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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Cathays

Cathays is well-liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Cardiff area, you might plan a trip to Principality Stadium or National Museum Cardiff.

Cathays
The Angel Hotel
The Angel Hotel
3 out of 5
Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,430 reviews)
"Joey at reception is wonderful! He's kind, friendly, helpful. I can go on and on. He made my 2 visits there very pleasant!"

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2025

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The Angel Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel
4 out of 5
Westgate Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is P6,544 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
P6,544
P7,853 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,710 reviews)
"Perfect stay, the hotel is very central and minutes from a wide variety of excellent restaurants. The room was large, spotlessly clean and nice and quiet. Service was top class - I could not have been happier with the stay."

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2025

The Parkgate Hotel
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
3 out of 5
Station Approach, Saunders Road, Cardiff, Wales
The price is P2,916 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
P2,916
P3,499 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Nice breakfast and a comfortable stay with friendly staff."

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
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The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
3 out of 5
10 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (260 reviews)
"Great stay we booked 2 apartments and it was perfect. Comms was great and we forgot some items which they kindly put in the post back to us. Thanks!!"

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
Stadium View Apartments
Stadium View Apartments
3.5 out of 5
77 Craddock St, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle are ...
7.6/10 Good! (5 reviews)
"Brand new amenities including baby cot, new appliances and furniture. Came with all the little things like spices and well equiped kitchen that you dont usually get in rentals. Clean and city center easy to walk everywhere highly recommend we loved it. Stayed for 2 weeks while visiting family and ..."

Reviewed on May 15, 2025

Stadium View Apartments
Central Studios
Central Studios
3 out of 5
7 Fitzhamon Embankment, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and Netflix. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews)
Central Studios Cardiff
"Great location right near football stadium in central Cardiff and walking distance to many hot spots/food in Cardiff. Very clean/modern room. was able to find free street parking close to room. save environment."

Reviewed on May 19, 2025

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Popular places to visit

Millennium Stadium featuring a river or creek and modern architecture

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.

Principality Stadium
Wales Millennium Centre showing a city, modern architecture and a square or plaza

Cardiff Bay

Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.

Cardiff Bay
Barry Island Beach

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.

Barry Island Beach
Cardiff Castle which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and a castle

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 Castle
Cardiff University

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.

Cardiff University
Cardiff International Arena

Cardiff International Arena

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.

Cardiff International Arena
Cardiff showing street scenes, a city and night scenes

Cardiff

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Porthcawl

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Pontyclun

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