Rumney Travel Guide
Cardiff

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.

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.

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

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.

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.
Things to do

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

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour

The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip

Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour

The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition
Top hotels in Rumney

Majestic Hotel Cardiff
"All good"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

The Parkgate Hotel
"Fabulous hotel. Great customer service. Gorgeous room on 5th floor with fantastic voew of stadium. Breakfast was perfect"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

The Angel Hotel
"Booked a standard double room Looks bigger in the picture's was a bit cramped. Clean and tidy although looking a bit tired now It's in an ideal position (right opposite the castle) 10 minutes walking to the main city centre"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Celtic Manor Resort
"Stayed at the Celtic Manor Resort recently and came away feeling a little disappointed overall. The bed was genuinely excellent and most of the staff we dealt with were friendly and polite, but for a hotel marketed as five-star, parts of the experience didn’t really match the price point. On arrival, ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Park Plaza Cardiff
"Great location, modern clean hotel and helpful staff. there was nothing to fault the trip."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

The Coal Exchange Hotel
"Everything was rather shabby. Expensive off site parking"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rumney

Penylan
Travellers like the restaurants in Penylan, and Teamsport Karting is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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.

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

Splott
Though Splott may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Utilita Arena Cardiff and St. David's.

Cathays
Cathays is well liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Cardiff area, you might plan a trip to National Museum Cardiff or Cardiff City Hall.

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.
