Butetown Travel Guide

Cardiff

A modern building with a curved facade and large letters spelling out 'The Future of Sports Marketing.'
A modern stadium with a unique curved roof, a large Ferris wheel, and a calm water body reflecting the structures.
A waterfront with a large Ferris wheel, a modern building with a curved roof, and a reflection in the water.
A directional signpost with multiple route indications, including 'City Centre' and 'Cardiff Bay.'
A wooden pier with a metal railing, a bench, and a view of a river with industrial structures in the background.

Stay near popular Butetown attractions

A waterfront cityscape at dusk with a prominent Ferris wheel, a clock tower, and a calm harbor reflecting the sunset.

Cardiff Bay

9.0/10 (1,226 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this relaxing area.
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Things to do

Cardiff/Swansea: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Day Tour

Cardiff/Swansea: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Day Tour

Rp1.896.717
per adult
Cardiff/Swansea: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Day Tour
From Cardiff: Golden Gower Coast, Swansea & Mumbles Day Tour

Cardiff: Golden Gower Coast, Maritime & Mumbles Day Tour

Rp2.347.187
per adult
Cardiff: Golden Gower Coast, Maritime & Mumbles Day Tour
From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

Rp1.067.889
per adult
From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.

The Valleys tour or Swansea Bay tour. Please choose correctly.

Rp1.898.469
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Valleys tour or Swansea Bay tour. Please choose correctly.
The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

Pembroke Castle, Tenby and Laugharne in a day.

Rp1.898.469
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pembroke Castle, Tenby and Laugharne in a day.
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Bays & Castles Day Tour

Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour

Rp1.898.469
per adult
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour
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Top hotels in Butetown

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales
The price is Rp1.314.059 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
Rp1.314.059
Rp1.576.871 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,674 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at Future Inn Cardiff Bay, especially considering we booked very last minute after having a really difficult experience with an Airbnb. The hotel was incredibly accommodating and made what had been a stressful situation so much easier for us. The accommodation was clean, comfortable ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Novotel Cardiff Centre

Novotel Cardiff Centre

4 out of 5
Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf Cardiff Wales
The price is Rp1.400.874 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
Rp1.400.874
Rp1.681.048 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
Novotel Cardiff Centre
The Coal Exchange Hotel

The Coal Exchange Hotel

3.5 out of 5
The Exchange Bld, Mount Stuart Square Cardiff Wales
The price is Rp1.056.576 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp1.056.576
Rp1.267.891 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (962 reviews)
"It smelt old, hard to know where you were going with all the corridors and the breakfast was just ok. No air conditioning and we’re unable to open window because it would not stay open."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

The Coal Exchange Hotel
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 Rp2.111.177 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
Rp2.111.177
Rp2.533.412 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Fantastic grest location amd amazing views! 5Star"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG
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 Rp1.144.376 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp1.144.376
Rp1.373.251 total
27 Sept - 28 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 ...
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 Rp1.854.678 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp1.854.678
Rp2.225.613 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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! (332 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at this modern hotel. It was comfortable, spacious, clean and quiet. Having the kitchenette was a plus and the buffet breakfast was very good. I’d stay here again."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
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Where to stay in Butetown

Find the best Butetown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
An aerial view of a city with a river, stadium, and surrounding residential areas.

Cardiff City Centre

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

A historic castle with a moat, surrounded by modern buildings with illuminated signs.

Castle Quarter

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

A river with a boat, a bridge, and modern buildings.
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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.

A suspension bridge over a river with leafless trees in the background.

Pontcanna

Bars, historical sites and gardens highlight some of the notable features of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.

A calm lake with ducks, surrounded by trees and a clock tower.

Roath

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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