Butetown Travel Guide
Cardiff
Popular places to visit
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.
Wales Millennium Centre
Book your tickets for theater, opera, dance and comedy shows and go on a backstage tour at this prestigious arts venue.
Cardiff Bay Waterfront
Learn about the local history of Cardiff when you take a trip to Cardiff Bay Waterfront. Discover the area's entertainment choices or seek out its local tours.
Mermaid Quay
Relax in a waterfront bar or restaurant, view public art exhibits and go shopping at this popular Cardiff Bay destination.
Techniquest
Want to find a way of keeping the kids entertained for hours, at the same time as perhaps learning something yourself? Want to find it in the heart of Cardiff Bay, just five minutes’ walk from the train station? If the answer is yes, head for Techniquest interactive science discovery centre on Stuart Street in Cardiff.
The Senedd
The Senedd is just one of the places to see in Cardiff, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
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, Beaches & Castles Day Tour
From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip
The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition
Top hotels in Butetown
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Front desk staff were horrible at check in, The asked them where the ice machine was, they told me on the first floor, went there could not find it, they insisted it was there. Asked a different staff member the next morning and was told the ice machine was broken and removed a few days before
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Coal Exchange Hotel
Lovely
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Novotel Cardiff Centre
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG
It’s a great location, the staff all seem very welcoming and accommodating. The breakfast is excellent. The bed itself was comfortable however the pillows were horrendous!! Very old and completely flat with absolutely no stuffing inside at all! This impacted your sleep a great deal! Very ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
In great location lovely staff and really tasty breakfast
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
Lovely stay extremely clean and well organised from start to finish
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Butetown
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
