Castle Quarter Travel Guide
Cardiff
Visit Castle Quarter
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.
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.
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.
St. David's
During your visit to Cardiff, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at St. David's. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene or seek out its local tours.
Capitol Shopping Centre
Cardiff’s Capitol Shopping Centre stands in Queen’s Street in the Welsh capital and provides an enticing range of shops, restaurants and leisure outlets, together with a multiplex cinema and parking.
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, Bays & Castles Day Tour
From Cardiff: Mumbles and Gower Peninsular Tour
Top hotels in Castle Quarter
The Angel Hotel
Room was clean and warm friendly staff
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Clean comfortable room. Staff very friendly. Breakfast in Browns was fab too!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
The Parkgate Hotel
Spotless room. Really comfortable bed and lots of pillows. Definitely will come back
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Leonardo Hotel Cardiff
Room was spotless staff were amazing
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
Spotless room great location.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Clayton Hotel Cardiff
room had the most comfortable bed, had such a great sleep each night! very clean and good selection of refreshments in the room. my favourite hotel i’ve stayed in in cardiff so far. close to the bars, but not too loud as i was on 10th floor.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Castle Quarter
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
