Cardiff City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Utilita Arena Cardiff
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.
Bute Park
Take a calming stroll through Cardiff’s Bute Park. Follow the trails, explore the remains of a medieval friary and admire the horticulture and wildlife.
Cardiff Market
Since replacing a jail in the late 1800s, this majestic indoor marketplace has been at the heart of the city’s mercantile trade.
Queen Arcade
During your visit to Cardiff, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Queen Arcade. Discover the area's entertainment choices or seek out its local tours.
Things to do
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour
The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour
Top hotels in Cardiff City Centre
The Angel Hotel
We managed to get our luggage up in the lift then it broke down. My husband is nearly 70 I suffer from asthma. Every time I had to climb the stairs to the 2nd floor I had an asthma attack. I’ve never used my inhaler so much as these couple of days. I also phoned for room service on Saturday for a ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Excellent location. Clean and comfortable room. Heating/air-con system worked great. Breakfast was great and set in a relaxing environment and my Coeliac wife was well catered for.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
The Parkgate Hotel
Location
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Park Plaza Cardiff
No heating working in the room, despite temperature being 4 degrees
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
Location great, rooms very small
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Novotel Cardiff Centre
The room was clean but poorly maintained, water stains on ceiling, the seals around shower were black and shower blocked so the water wouldn’t go down, very noisy air conditioning
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Cardiff City Centre
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.
Butetown
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.
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.
Riverside
You might appreciate the river views and historical sites in Riverside, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle are just a few notable stops.
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.
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.
