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 relaxing 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.
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 entertainment choices and shops.
Cardiff Bay Waterfront
Learn about the local history of Cardiff when you take a trip to Cardiff Bay Waterfront. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene or seek out its local tours.
Things to do
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour
Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience
Sightseeing Tour Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan Full-Day Driver Guided
Top hotels in Butetown
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Thank you for a very comfortable stay
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG
Amazing room with a view beautiful swimming pool and spa . Parking was easy close to hotel. Will definitely be going back.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Novotel Cardiff Centre
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Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
Could not fault it.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
The breakfast was a surprise addition, and although not for us, a great add-on.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Cardiff 3bed House-freeparking-15minwalktostadium
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.
