South Glamorgan

Travel Guide

Bute Park featuring a castle, heritage elements and a park
South Glamorgan
Cardiff Castle featuring a river or creek, a castle and heritage architecture
Llandaff Cathedral which includes religious elements, a church or cathedral and heritage elements
Cardiff Castle showing landscape views, château or palace and heritage elements

Where to stay in South Glamorgan

Cardiff showing a square or plaza, a city and a statue or sculpture

Cardiff City Centre

4/5(888 area reviews)

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

Cardiff City Centre
Cardiff showing a square or plaza, a city and a statue or sculpture

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
Wales Millennium Centre which includes modern architecture, a city and a square or plaza

Butetown

4/5(275 area reviews)

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.

Butetown
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Grangetown

3.5/5(8 area reviews)

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.

Grangetown
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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
The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is HK$944 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
HK$944
HK$1,133 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,532 reviews)
"The room I stayed in was very spacious, the bed was comfortable, and the staff were very kind and attentive, which made my stay very pleasant.""

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

The Angel Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Westgate Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is HK$848 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
HK$848
HK$1,018 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,732 reviews)
"Lovely check in by the staff late at night and they were very kind and offered me a chair as they could see I was struggling after competing in an event."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

The Parkgate Hotel
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

3 out of 5
Station Approach, Saunders Road, Cardiff, Wales
The price is HK$406 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
HK$406
HK$487 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,059 reviews)
"Excellent visit, air con & soundproofing was essential"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
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The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

3 out of 5
10 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (265 reviews)
Just the fit
"Very good location, close enough to town, but in a quiet Away close to lovely park."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
Inn Cardiff

Inn Cardiff

3.5 out of 5
17 Lower Cathedral Road, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (98 reviews)
10/10 BEST STAY EVER
"we were staying here as we were attending cardiff pride on the Saturday. it was last minute booking for us and omg i could not have been happier. the stay was absolutely perfect. comfiest sleep my family have had in a long time. it was clean, communication was spot on and instructions were clear. ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Inn Cardiff
Central Studios

Central Studios

3 out of 5
7 Fitzhamon Embankment, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and Netflix. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
5 Star
"Really good location, spotlessly clean with everything you could need. We will definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Central Studios
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Popular places to visit

Millennium Stadium showing a river or creek and modern architecture

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.

Principality Stadium
Wales Millennium Centre which includes modern architecture, a city and a square or plaza

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 Bay
Barry Island Beach

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.

Barry Island Beach
Cardiff Castle featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and château or palace

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 Castle
Cardiff University

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.

Cardiff University
Wales Millennium Centre which includes signage, street scenes and modern architecture

Wales Millennium Centre

Book your tickets for theater, opera, dance and comedy shows and go on a backstage tour at this prestigious arts venue.

Wales Millennium Centre
Cardiff featuring street scenes, night scenes and a city

Cardiff

Barry

Barry

Caerphilly

Caerphilly

Photo "Marcross" by Mick Lobb (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Mick Lobb (CC BY-SA)

Marcross