Cardiff City Centre Travel Guide
Cardiff
Visit Cardiff City Centre
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 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.
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.
Bute Park
Take a calming stroll through Cardiff’s Bute Park. Follow the trails, explore the remains of a medieval friary and admire the horticulture and wildlife.
Cardiff Market
Since replacing a jail in the late 1800s, this majestic indoor marketplace has been at the heart of the city’s mercantile trade.
Queen Arcade
During your visit to Cardiff, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Queen Arcade. Discover the area's great live music or seek out its local tours.
Things to do
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour
From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour
The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition
Top hotels in Cardiff City Centre
The Angel Hotel
Hotel is lovely and staff excellent but at least with room I stayed in it was very tired and needed updating. Paint was flaking off the walls, there was what looked like someone's foundation stains on the lamp shade and what looked like water marks/ stains on the walls. To note it can be quite noisy ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
The Parkgate Hotel
A lovely hotel, always a pleasure to stay there.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Clean room. Polite and warm staff. Loved the city view from the top floor.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Park Plaza Cardiff
good location with good pool and friendly staff
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
Easy to access hotel, great facilities, 3 min walk from train station, taxi service 3 min walk, very clean and tidy hotel, very friendly staff
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Novotel Cardiff Centre
The staff at the front desk were fantastic even though they were so busy! The first room we were put it had an issue with the sealant on the shower glass - water flooded the bathroom. The staff moved us straightaway. However, both rooms were really run down. There were chips in the bathroom counter. ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Cardiff City Centre
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 Wales Millennium Centre or Techniquest might round out your trip.
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.
Riverside
You might appreciate the river views and historical sites in Riverside, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Cardiff Arms Park and Principality Stadium are just a few notable stops.
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.
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.
