Riverside Travel Guide
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Visit Riverside
Things to do

From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

Cardiff/Swansea: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Day Tour

The Valleys tour or Swansea Bay tour. Please choose correctly.

The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition

Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour
Top hotels in Riverside

Cardiff Riverside Hotel by Belvilla

The Riverhouse

The Angel Hotel
"Very noisy and hot water from the cold tap! I’d say the same, maybe slightly worse, than a travel lodge."
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Celtic Manor Resort
"This is my fourth visit to Celtic Manor and it's a real treat every time. We took a girly trip this weekend for my 40th birthday, we had two rooms which were, and always are, immaculate. The styling is comfortable and cosy, the bathrooms are beautiful - probably in need of a little tidy up (a little ..."
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

The Parkgate Hotel
"Lovely hotel for our short stay. I was well catered for in the breakfast buffet with the intolerances I have."
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026
Where to stay in Riverside

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.

Butetown
The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Butetown. A stop by Coal Exchange building or Wales Millennium Centre might round out your trip.

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.

Pontcanna
Bars, historical sites and gardens highlight some of the notable features of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.





















