Butetown Travel Guide
Cardiff
Popular places to visit
Cardiff Bay
Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this relaxing area.
Wales Millennium Centre
Book your tickets for theater, opera, dance and comedy shows and go on a backstage tour at this prestigious arts venue.
Cardiff Bay Waterfront
Learn about the local history of Cardiff when you take a trip to Cardiff Bay Waterfront. Discover the area's entertainment choices or seek out its local tours.
Mermaid Quay
Relax in a waterfront bar or restaurant, view public art exhibits and go shopping at this popular Cardiff Bay destination.
Techniquest
Want to find a way of keeping the kids entertained for hours, at the same time as perhaps learning something yourself? Want to find it in the heart of Cardiff Bay, just five minutes’ walk from the train station? If the answer is yes, head for Techniquest interactive science discovery centre on Stuart Street in Cardiff.
Cardiff Bay Water Feature
Find out about the history of Cardiff with a stop at Cardiff Bay Water Feature. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Things to do
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour
The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition
Top hotels in Butetown
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Reception and restaurant staff were amazing, very friendly and welcoming and they were very helpful. Only issue was that there was meant to be an ice dispenser in the laundry room but doesn’t look like there was one. Everything else was perfect
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Novotel Cardiff Centre
Clean and well maintained. Great facilities. But overall a bit dated.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG
Really disappointed with this hotel. Room was spacious but decor is outdated. We had a massage at the spa that was reasonably priced. Dinner and breakfast were both disappointing. Suggest staying in town as there’s limited options around.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
Great room with water view. Breakfast good, nice bar area. Staff helpful and engaging. Generally happy, as previous. Expedia need to sync check-in time I.e they state 1400, hotel practice is 1500.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
Clean, lots of room, good breakfast
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
The Angel Hotel
We have stayed at the this hotel a number of times and enjoyed our stay and the food room quality. However, this time was disappointing. On entering the room we were immediately hit with a smell of sewage, the bathroom door was closed which is odd as hotels leave them open. On opening the door the ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Butetown
Atlantic Wharf
While Atlantic Wharf may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Wales Millennium Centre and Utilita Arena Cardiff.
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.
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.
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.
Splott
Though Splott may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Utilita Arena Cardiff and St. David's.
Adamsdown
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 Utilita Arena Cardiff or New Theatre.
