Atlantic Wharf Travel Guide

Cardiff

Popular places to visit

Millennium Stadium featuring a river or creek and modern architecture

Principality Stadium

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 modern architecture, a city and a square or plaza

Cardiff Bay

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
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 showing heritage architecture, château or palace and heritage elements

Cardiff Castle

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 which includes modern architecture, street scenes 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

Things to do

Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

Rp372.754
per adult
Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Rp280.662
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys

From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys

Rp1.973.403
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys
From Cardiff: The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

From Cardiff: The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

Rp2.083.037
per adult
From Cardiff: The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
Castell Coch, Tongwynlais

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

Rp2.170.744
per adult
From Cardiff: Three Castles, Welsh Mountains & More Day Tour
Pembroke Castle.

The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

Rp2.061.110
per adult
The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
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Top hotels in Atlantic Wharf

Novotel Cardiff Centre

Novotel Cardiff Centre

4 out of 5
Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Wales
The price is Rp1.316.466 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp1.316.466
Rp1.579.759 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Lovely stay. Clean, convenient for city centre. Fab swimming pool with lovely jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. David on reception was fabulous!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 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
The price is Rp1.069.401 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp1.069.401
Rp1.283.281 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"I found the food very good and the beds very clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 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
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.604.557 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.604.557
Rp1.925.469 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (209 reviews)
Great for Cardiff Bay and city.
"Loved Staybridge Suites facilities, breakfast and location. Very comfortable just a small point that the ensuite could do with a deeper clean around some of it's ledges, corners and dust traps."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

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

Cardiff 3bed House-freeparking-15minwalktostadium

2 out of 5
Cardiff, Wales
The price is Rp11.522.541 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
Rp11.522.541
Rp16.058.841 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this residence in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle are located ...
Cardiff 3bed House-freeparking-15minwalktostadium
Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

5 out of 5
Chepstow Road, Coldra Wood, Newport, Wales
The price is Rp1.969.229 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
Rp1.969.229
Rp2.363.075 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,301 reviews)
"In my room noted cobwebs by the windows with dust. Air conditioning didnt cool despite reducing temperature settings."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Celtic Manor Resort
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 Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,571 reviews)
Great Location
"Hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and while there was a fan, was hard to get cool even with the windows open. Breakfast was very good. Ideally situated to get to many sites in the city."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Atlantic Wharf

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

Butetown

4/5(275 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.

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

Cardiff City Centre

4/5(888 area reviews)

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

Castle Quarter
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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 New Theatre.

Splott
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Adamsdown

4/5(19 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.

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Grangetown

3.5/5(8 area reviews)

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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