Gabalfa Travel Guide

Cardiff

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Photo by Melanie Hartshorn

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Top hotels in Gabalfa

The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,546 reviews)
"Perfect venue for Castle events. Clean and wonderful staff. Good value. Outside doesn’t look that inviting but once inside a lovely entrance hall. Rooms had good amenities and a good view of the castle."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

The Angel Hotel
Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

5 out of 5
Chepstow Road, Coldra Wood, Newport, Wales
The price is Rp1.973.403 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
Rp1.973.403
Rp2.368.084 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,293 reviews)
"This is a gem of a place! Thoroughly enjoyed the stay and the experience. Great staff who are welcoming! Definitely coming back again!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Celtic Manor Resort
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

4 out of 5
Dominions Arcade Queen Street, Glamorgan, Cardiff, Wales
The price is Rp1.459.953 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp1.459.953
Rp1.751.944 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,438 reviews)
"Excellent hôtel, warm Welsh attention, comfortable and élégant. Very nice and complete breakfast!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG
Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

4 out of 5
24-26 Newport Road, Cardiff, Wales
The price is Rp1.211.598 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
Rp1.211.598
Rp1.453.918 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Excellent service free upgrade for partners bday"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday
The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Westgate Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is Rp1.808.953 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp1.808.953
Rp2.170.743 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,719 reviews)
"Very good hotel"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

The Parkgate Hotel
Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Mill Lane, Cardiff, Wales
The price is Rp1.425.236 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.425.236
Rp1.710.284 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,028 reviews)
Great hotel nice location once parked
"The only gripe is the directions on Sat nav to the hotel. Needs to be prominent on check in details, I know it's not the hotels fault but...."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Gabalfa

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Pontcanna

4.5/5(70 area reviews)

Bars, historical sites and gardens highlight some of the notable features of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.

Pontcanna
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Cathays

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Cathays is well liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Cardiff area, you might plan a trip to Principality Stadium or National Museum Cardiff.

Cathays

Whitchurch

4/5(29 area reviews)

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.

Whitchurch
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Roath

4/5(10 area reviews)

Travellers like the theatres in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Roath
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Riverside

4/5(59 area reviews)

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 Cardiff Castle are just a few notable stops.

Riverside
Cardiff showing a square or plaza, a city and modern architecture

Castle Quarter

Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Principality Stadium to St. David's Hall – discover Castle Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Castle Quarter

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