Caerleon 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.
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.
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 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
From Cardiff: Caerleon, Tintern Abbey and Three Castles Tour
Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery
Private Tour: The Valleys Heritage And South Wales Landscapes
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
Top hotels in Caerleon
Majestic Hotels Bristol
Staff was very nice and helpful. Thank you.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The Parkgate Hotel
Hotel was great . Got caught out with the extra charge to use the spa as we thought it was included
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Celtic Manor Resort
Great location to the conference I was attending
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel
Beautiful hotel, located in a very convenient area.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The Bristol Hotel
Good sized room (classic double) although bathroom will be too much on the cosy side for some. Friendly staff, hotel was very clean everywhere and the breakfast was good and bar area was nice. Only issue we had was the paper thin walls between rooms. We were watching tv at a reasonable volume around ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Clayton Hotel Bristol City
Lovely room but double bed seemed small disappointing as plenty of space for a larger bed
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Caerleon
Langstone
Some popular features of Langstone include its restaurants and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club or Coldra Woods are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Caldicot
You'll enjoy the churches and gardens in Caldicot. You might want to make time for a stop at Caldicot Castle and Country Park or Caldicot Leisure Centre.
Penylan
Travellers like the restaurants in Penylan, and Teamsport Karting is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Roath
Travellers like the theatres in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre 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.
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.
