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.
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 entertainment choices 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.
St. John the Baptist Church
After visiting St. John the Baptist Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cardiff. Discover the area's shops 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
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Bays & Castles Day Tour
Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience
Sightseeing Tour Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan Full-Day Driver Guided
Top hotels in Castle Quarter
The Angel Hotel
The staff at this hotel were amazing so friendly and on arriving and leaving they carried my luggage down the stairs as it was very heavy The hotel is in a great location for shopping and easy walking to the national express bus only 10 minutes as I needed to get to Heathrow The hotel needs a renovation ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Nice inner city venue. Parking convenient, breakfast and staff were great
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
Great location
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Cardiff
Room was lovely, great loaction, really helpful staff
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Clayton Hotel Cardiff
Excellent location
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
The Parkgate Hotel
Loved it. Considering we were clearly down for the rugby and wearing rugby gear, we were treated with the utmost respect. The hotel has charm, and everyone was so welcoming. I would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
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 Cardiff Bay Water Feature 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.
