Risca Travel Guide

Cardiff

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Popular places to visit

Millennium Stadium featuring a river or creek and modern architecture

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.

Principality Stadium
Wales Millennium Centre showing modern architecture, a city and a square or plaza

Cardiff Bay

Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

Cardiff Bay
Barry Island Beach

Barry Island Beach

If you’re looking for a quintessential Welsh seaside experience, look no further than Barry Beach in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan.

Barry Island Beach
Cardiff Castle showing heritage architecture, château or palace and heritage elements

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.

Cardiff Castle
Cardiff University

Cardiff University

Founded by Royal Charter in 1883 and located in the heart of the thriving Welsh capital, Cardiff University has built an international reputation for the quality of its work.

Cardiff University
Wales Millennium Centre which includes modern architecture, street scenes and signage

Wales Millennium Centre

Book your tickets for theater, opera, dance and comedy shows and go on a backstage tour at this prestigious arts venue.

Wales Millennium Centre

Things to do

A tour arrives at Caerleon.

The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.

Rp1.986.744
per adult
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
Castell Coch, Tongwynlais

From Cardiff: Three Castles, Welsh Mountains & More Day Tour

Rp2.185.419
per adult
From Cardiff: Three Castles, Welsh Mountains & More Day Tour
Pembroke Castle.

The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

Rp2.053.626
per adult
The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
From Cardiff: The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

From Cardiff: The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

Rp2.068.485
per adult
From Cardiff: The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
From Cardiff: Three Castles, Welsh Mountains & More Day Tour

From Cardiff: Three Castles, Welsh Mountains & More Day Tour

Rp2.076.148
per adult
From Cardiff: Three Castles, Welsh Mountains & More Day Tour
Cardiff bay

Sightseeing Tour Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan Full-Day Driver Guided

Rp2.207.494
per adult
Sightseeing Tour Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan Full-Day Driver Guided
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Top hotels in Risca

The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,553 reviews)
"Very welcoming, polite and the beds are very comfortable"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

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The Angel Hotel
Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

5 out of 5
Chepstow Road, Coldra Wood, Newport, Wales
The price is Rp1.961.308 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
Rp1.961.308
Rp2.353.569 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,289 reviews)
"Fabulous stay as always"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Celtic Manor Resort
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

4 out of 5
Dominions Arcade Queen Street, Glamorgan, Cardiff, Wales
The price is Rp1.373.824 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.373.824
Rp1.648.589 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,438 reviews)
"Excellent hôtel, warm Welsh attention, comfortable and élégant. Very nice and complete breakfast!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG
Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

4 out of 5
24-26 Newport Road, Cardiff, Wales
The price is Rp1.214.692 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.214.692
Rp1.457.631 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Nice clean hotel, friendly accommodating staff"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday
Ramada by Wyndham Bristol West

Ramada by Wyndham Bristol West

3.5 out of 5
Gordano Motorway Service Area M5 J19, Portbury, Bristol, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp819.448 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp819.448
Rp983.338 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"No comment"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Bristol West
The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Westgate Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is Rp1.707.065 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.707.065
Rp2.048.478 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,723 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. I paid extra for a deluxe double room, which was lovely overall. However, one downside—never mentioned during booking or at check-in—was that the room didn’t have an external window. Instead, it faced the bar area, so there was no natural light in the room."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

The Parkgate Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Risca

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Caerleon

4.5/5(19 area reviews)

Caerleon is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Caerleon Amphitheatre and Isca Augusta.

Caerleon
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Rhiwbina

5/5(9 area reviews)

You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Rhiwbina and you might want to plan a stop by Castell Coch and Principality Stadium while you're in the area.

Rhiwbina
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Penylan

Penylan is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Cardiff area, you might plan a trip to Principality Stadium or National Museum Cardiff.

Penylan
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Whitchurch

4/5(29 area reviews)

Whitchurch is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Forest Farm Country Park, a top place to visit in the area.

Whitchurch
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Gabalfa

Gabalfa is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Cardiff area, you might plan a trip to Principality Stadium or Llandaff Cathedral.

Gabalfa
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Roath

4/5(10 area reviews)

Travellers like the theatres in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Roath

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