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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition
Top hotels in Ely
The Angel Hotel
The room was very dated and basic . Buffet breakfast excellent. Asked at reception about parking and was directed to an ncp about 200 yards away which charged £32.00 for 24 hours ! Instead I Parked on Cathedral Rd about half a mile away for free and had a pleasant walk through a park to the ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
The Parkgate Hotel
Lovely room, great shower. More tea bags would be nice!
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Celtic Manor Resort
ALL the staff were great. The table service at the Merlin bar was very slow. But it was busy. They only had 1 lift (out of 3)working that day which made us get our steps in. Food was amazing! But I do not like , and The Manor is not alone in this, that a service charge is added automatically to our ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Good hotel expensive breakfast
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
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Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Park Plaza Cardiff
Once again lovely stay staff amazing great location
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ely
Canton
Travellers like the parks in Canton, and Cardiff City Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Llandaff
Visitors to Llandaff like its monuments and historical sites, and Insole Court is a sight worth a stop.
Pontcanna
Bars, historical sites and gardens highlight some of the notable features of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.
Riverside
You might appreciate the river views and historical sites in Riverside, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Principality Stadium and Caerphilly Mountain are just a few notable stops.
Whitchurch
Whitchurch is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Forest Farm Country Park, a top place to visit in the area.
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.
