Old St Mellons Travel Guide
Cardiff
Visit Old St Mellons
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
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour
From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip
The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition
Top hotels in Old St Mellons
The Parkgate Hotel
Perfect stay. Recommend the Junior suite with Balcony. Lovely staff. Great restaurant. Bed was comfy.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Celtic Manor Resort
Great location to the conference I was attending
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Bristol West
Fine for a pre flight stop over
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Park Plaza Cardiff
Excellent hotel. Good clean accommodation. Breakfast was good quality. Ideal central location.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Angel Hotel
The staff was very pleasant. The Angel could do with a bit of updating and a lick of paint. Our room was clean very old fashioned and a bit tatty in places. The place smelt a bit musty at times. Breakfast was lovely.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Unfortunately, this was an extremely poor check-in experience. The two staff members we dealt with were unhelpful and dismissive, and they did not take the time to properly listen to either myself or my colleague. The interaction became uncomfortable, as their tone and approach came across as unnecessarily ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old St Mellons
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.
Cathays
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 National Museum 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.
Rhiwbina
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Rhiwbina and you might want to plan a stop by Castell Coch and Cardiff Golf Club while you're in the area.
