Penylan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

Millennium Stadium showing a river or creek and modern architecture

Principality Stadium

4/5(6 reviews)

Follow in the footsteps of sporting and musical greats when you tour this vast sporting arena. Walk on the pitch, see dressing rooms and lift a trophy.

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

Cardiff Bay

4/5(3 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this relaxing area.

Cardiff Bay
Cardiff Castle showing heritage architecture, château or palace and heritage elements

Cardiff Castle

4.5/5(28 reviews)

A fortified tower from the 12th century, World War II tunnels and Welsh military history make a fascinating day out at this magnificent castle.

Cardiff Castle
Barry Island Beach

Barry Island Beach

3/5(2 reviews)

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 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
Wales Millennium Centre showing street scenes, modern architecture and signage

Wales Millennium Centre

4/5(8 reviews)

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

Wales Millennium Centre

Activities

From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys

From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys

AU$176
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys
Leather workshops, Private classes

Leather workshops, Private classes

AU$379
per adult
Leather workshops, Private classes
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

AU$26
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Cardiff

Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Cardiff

AU$93
per adult
Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Cardiff
Cardiff bay

Sightseeing Tour Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan Full-Day Driver Guided

AU$200
per adult
Sightseeing Tour Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan Full-Day Driver Guided
Cardiff Bay Quest: Self Guided Walk & Immersive Treasure Hunt

Cardiff Bay Quest: Self Guided Walk & Immersive Treasure Hunt

AU$50
per traveller
Cardiff Bay Quest: Self Guided Walk & Immersive Treasure Hunt
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Our pick of the best Penylan Hotel Deals

The Angel Hotel
The Angel Hotel
3 out of 5
Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$101 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
AU$101
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
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! (2,076 reviews)
Great Central Hotel
"Great central hotel at very reasonable price. Lovely staff."

Reviewed on 8 Jan. 2025

The Angel Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel
4 out of 5
Westgate Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$201 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
AU$201
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
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! (1,606 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Staff were amazing and helpful. The room was very nice. Would definitely come back to this hotel"

Reviewed on 7 Jan. 2025

The Parkgate Hotel
Celtic Manor Resort
Celtic Manor Resort
5 out of 5
Chepstow Road, Coldra Wood, Newport, Wales
The price is AU$192 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
AU$192
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,215 reviews)
Great stay but need more pools
"Great stay, so much to do. They need more pools and we weren’t told we needed to prebook them so availability was minimal."

Reviewed on 7 Jan. 2025

Celtic Manor Resort
Ramada by Wyndham Bristol West
Ramada by Wyndham Bristol West
3.5 out of 5
Gordano Motorway Service Area M5 J19, Portbury, Bristol, England
The price is AU$75 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$75
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (961 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 1 Jan. 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Bristol West
Sleeperz Hotel Cardiff
Sleeperz Hotel Cardiff
3 out of 5
Station Approach, Saunders Road, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$94 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$94
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
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! (1,001 reviews)
"James is a top guy and always look after me. Emily is also great help and bubbly peraon. Always get a nice welcome.."

Reviewed on 6 Jan. 2025

Sleeperz Hotel Cardiff
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
4 out of 5
Mill Lane, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$147 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
AU$147
includes taxes & fees
6 Feb - 7 Feb
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (941 reviews)
"Nice location near the city centre with convenient car park. Clean and tidy room. Friendly staff with excellent services that you can't complain. Choice of food at breakfast is limited. 1 out of the 3 lifts was down making a long queue during peak hours."

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2024

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Penylan

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Roath

3/5(1 area review)

Travellers like the theatres in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Roath
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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 National Museum Cardiff or Cardiff City Hall.

Cathays
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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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Splott

Though Splott may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cardiff International Arena and Capitol Shopping Centre.

Splott
Cardiff showing a square or plaza, a city and modern architecture

Cardiff City Centre

4/5(36 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Cardiff International Arena to Cardiff Market – discover Cardiff City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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

Castle Quarter

Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Cardiff Market to Principality Stadium – discover Castle Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Castle Quarter

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