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 lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

Cardiff Bay
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 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
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

Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

AU$36
per adult
Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

AU$27
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
From Cardiff: Cliffs, Beaches And Castles Of South Wales

Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour

AU$186
per adult
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour
Cardiff: Doctor Who Walking Tour

Cardiff: Doctor Who Walking Tour

AU$303
per traveller
Cardiff: Doctor Who Walking Tour
A tour arrives at Caerleon.

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

AU$188
per adult
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
Castell Coch, Tongwynlais

From Cardiff: Three Castles, Welsh Mountains & More Day Tour

AU$194
per adult
From Cardiff: Three Castles, Welsh Mountains & More Day Tour
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$291 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$291
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,463 reviews)
"Close to the train station and centre, within 5 minute walk. Booked a room for the night for a concert at the Utilita Arena, it’s an old building so don’t expect the Ritz. Breakfast was lovely. Good price hotel in a fantastic location"

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

The Angel Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel
4 out of 5
Westgate Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$198 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$198
6 July - 7 July
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! (1,715 reviews)
"Superb hotel that I always try to use. Can be pricey when there is something on in the city but you can also get some bargains. Recommended"

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 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 AU$86 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$86
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,022 reviews)
"Very convenient and temperature controlled rooms."

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
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$95 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$95
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,003 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Bristol West
Park Plaza Cardiff
Park Plaza Cardiff
4 out of 5
Grey friars Road, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$172 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$172
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Park Plaza Cardiff
Celtic Manor Resort
Celtic Manor Resort
5 out of 5
Chepstow Road, Coldra Wood, Newport, Wales
The price is AU$226 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$226
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,296 reviews)
"We stayed on the signature floor. Hadnt booked breakfast but decided to. Told it was £16 each so £32 in total. When we went for breakfast £47!!!! Wta we went with it, expected bit of luxury. Scrambled egg looked like slop, bacon just not nice, beans cold, sausage cold. Choice there was good but no ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

Celtic Manor Resort
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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 Principality Stadium or National Museum Cardiff.

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 Principality Stadium or Cardiff International Arena.

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 Principality Stadium and Cardiff International Arena.

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 Principality Stadium to St. David's Hall – 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 Principality Stadium to St. David's Hall – discover Castle Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Castle Quarter

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