Butetown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Wales Millennium Centre showing a city, a square or plaza and modern architecture
Mermaid Quay featuring modern architecture, a square or plaza and a coastal town
Wales Millennium Centre showing street scenes, modern architecture and signage
Wales Millennium Centre featuring modern architecture and signage
Mermaid Quay showing a bridge as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

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

Cardiff Bay

Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this relaxing area.

Cardiff Bay
Wales Millennium Centre showing street scenes, modern architecture and signage

Wales Millennium Centre

Book your tickets for theater, opera, dance and comedy shows and go on a backstage tour at this prestigious arts venue.

Wales Millennium Centre
Mermaid Quay showing a marina, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Mermaid Quay

Relax in a waterfront bar or restaurant, view public art exhibits and go shopping at this popular Cardiff Bay destination.

Mermaid Quay
Techniquest

Techniquest

Want to find a way of keeping the kids entertained for hours, at the same time as perhaps learning something yourself? Want to find it in the heart of Cardiff Bay, just five minutes’ walk from the train station? If the answer is yes, head for Techniquest interactive science discovery centre on Stuart Street in Cardiff.

Techniquest
The Senedd

The Senedd

The Senedd is just one of the places to see in Cardiff, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

The Senedd

Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Learn about the local history of Cardiff when you take a trip to Cardiff Bay Waterfront. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.

Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Activities

From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

AU$92
per adult
From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour
A tour arrives at Caerleon.

The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.

AU$184
per adult
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
Pembroke Castle.

The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

AU$193
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

AU$26
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience

Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience

AU$100
per adult
Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience
Cardiff: Doctor Who City Walking Tour

Cardiff: Doctor Who City Walking Tour

AU$35
per adult
Cardiff: Doctor Who City Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Butetown Hotel Deals

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$145 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$145
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,521 reviews)
"Very friendly staff"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

5 out of 5
Havannah Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$194 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$194
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,018 reviews)
"The hotel is a little tired but it is spotlessly clean & the location & ease of walking to Cardiff Bay restaurants is great. In addition, what makes the hotel excellent is the staff. Jacques at check in was very helpful & Loretta at breakfast was fantastic but all staff we encountered were great. ..."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG
Novotel Cardiff Centre

Novotel Cardiff Centre

4 out of 5
Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$151 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$151
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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 pool in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Clean room, nice staff, good facilities"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Novotel Cardiff Centre
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

3 out of 5
Longueil Close, Cardiff, Wales
Fully refundable
The price is AU$121 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$121
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"A great short stay hotel. I was impressed by the cleanliness and new bathroom facilities. Superb."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

3 out of 5
Longueil Close, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$182 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$182
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (227 reviews)
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Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
Cardiff 3bed House-freeparking-15minwalktostadium

Cardiff 3bed House-freeparking-15minwalktostadium

2 out of 5
Cardiff
The price is AU$1,200 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
AU$1,200
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this residence in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle are located ...
Cardiff 3bed House-freeparking-15minwalktostadium
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Other neighbourhoods around Butetown

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Atlantic Wharf

While Atlantic Wharf may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Wales Millennium Centre and Cardiff International Arena.

Atlantic Wharf
Cardiff which includes a city, a square or plaza and modern architecture

Cardiff City Centre

4/5(36 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from St. David's to St. David's Hall – discover Cardiff City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Cardiff City Centre
Cardiff which includes a city, a square or plaza and modern architecture

Castle Quarter

Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from St. David's Hall to Cardiff Market – discover Castle Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Castle Quarter
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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
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Splott

Though Splott may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cardiff International Arena and St. David's.

Splott
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Adamsdown

2.5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Adamsdown, you might enjoy its spas and bars. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Cardiff International Arena or New Theatre.

Adamsdown

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