South Glamorgan Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in South Glamorgan

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

Butetown

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and relaxing 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.

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Pontcanna

5/5(7 area reviews)

Bars, historical sites and gardens are some highlights of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Sophia Gardens or Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.

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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.

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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 Parkgate Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel
4 out of 5
Westgate Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$195 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$195
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
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! (1,544 reviews)
"Clean, professional, quick to resolve problems when I lost my key card"

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

The Parkgate Hotel
Mercure Cardiff North Hotel
Mercure Cardiff North Hotel
4 out of 5
Circle Way East, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$83 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$83
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (768 reviews)
"Always stat here when in Cardiff. Good clean hotel and staff are first class."

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

Mercure Cardiff North Hotel
The Angel Hotel
The Angel Hotel
3 out of 5
Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$102 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$102
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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! (1,884 reviews)
"Served the purpose I needed!"

Reviewed on 23 Nov. 2024

The Angel Hotel
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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! (214 reviews)
"Lovely clean apartment. Great location for city centre. Excellent communication from owner. Cannot fault."

Reviewed on 13 Oct. 2024

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
Park Lane Aparthotel
Park Lane Aparthotel
4 out of 5
23-24 Park Place, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi and housekeeping. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle are located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (33 reviews)
"Pleasant accommodation close to university, with cooking facilities Accommodation was clean , warm and had everything we needed for our stay. Only issue is no on site parking but parking in nearby streets is possible (payable and maximum 5 hours) with a larger NCP car park within 5 minutes walk Would ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct. 2024

Park Lane Aparthotel
Century Wharf by Urban Space
Century Wharf by Urban Space
4 out of 5
Off Dumballs Road, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff Bay are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (341 reviews)
"We had a great stay. The only thing we found a little difficult was trying to find the building within the complex as there are so many. Otherwise parking was close by, good selection of shops and places to eat near by. It’s a very quiet area."

Reviewed on 26 Sep. 2024

Century Wharf by Urban Space
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Popular places to visit

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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 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
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

3/5(1 review)

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
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

Cities near South Glamorgan

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