Risca Travel Guide
Cardiff
Things to do

The Valleys tour or Swansea Bay tour. Please choose correctly.

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour

The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour

From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip
Top hotels in Risca

The Angel Hotel
"Great location for concert at the castle. Really helpful staff. Hotel could do with some money spending on it as looks tired in many places. Room was basic. No air con but a fan provided. Breakfast was adequate."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

The Parkgate Hotel
"I thoroughly enjoyed staying here. Its proximity to the train station was appealing to me, but I liked the location for many other reasons as well — close to shopping, restaurants and sights while still being quiet. The staff was excellent and the spa a wonderful indulgence. I was in a suite and ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Celtic Manor Resort
"Great place - a pity the redtaurant closes relatively early, and the long queue for breakfast was annoying..."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
"Stayed for the 1 night as a needed to get away from stress and work. Check in was quick and easy, staff explained services like parking, restaurant and access to room very well. Lift was out of order which for someone who works in hospitality, can relate to how frustrating that can be. Room was big ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Park Plaza Cardiff
"Very good Gym and Pool"
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
"Great location, staff were very helpful. We had an issue with the air conditioning when we arrived but the problem was dealt with quickly and we were relocated to another room, no fuss no issues."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Risca

Cardiff City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from St. David's to Utilita Arena Cardiff – discover Cardiff City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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.

Risca East
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Risca East and surrounding area, you can visit Twmbarlwm Mountain and Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake.

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 Mermaid Quay might round out your trip.

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.























