Nelson Travel Guide
Cardiff
Things to do

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

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

Pembroke Castle, Tenby and Laugharne in a day.

From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys

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

Llechwen Hall Hotel

Celtic Manor Resort

The Angel Hotel
"Ideal location for bars and restaurants. Room was lovely and it is a grand Hotel that is showing signs of age. All in all a good stay. The breakfast was an added bonus and very nice."
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

The Parkgate Hotel

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
"Really enjoyed. Excellent staff"
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Clayton Hotel Cardiff
"Air conditioning did not work, called someone to help 3 times, asked for a fan... none available! Couldn't crack open a window, it was sweltering. Made for an extremely uncomfortable stay."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Nelson

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.


























