South Glamorgan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Bute Park which includes a castle, heritage elements and heritage architecture
South Glamorgan
Cardiff Castle showing heritage elements, a river or creek and château or palace
Llandaff Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, religious aspects and heritage elements
Cardiff Castle which includes a castle, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Where to stay in South Glamorgan

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

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
Wales Millennium Centre showing 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.

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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.

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Pontcanna

4.5/5(70 area reviews)

Bars, historical sites and gardens are some highlights of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Sophia Gardens or Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.

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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.

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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 Parkgate Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel
4 out of 5
Westgate Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is ₹8,711 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
₹8,711
₹10,454 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
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! (1,545 reviews)
"Perfect location in Cardiff"

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2024

The Parkgate Hotel
Mercure Cardiff North Hotel
Mercure Cardiff North Hotel
4 out of 5
Circle Way East, Cardiff, Wales
The price is ₹3,814 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
₹3,814
₹4,577 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (767 reviews)
Workers Hotel
"Perfectly adequate Business Hotel on the outskirts of Cardiff. Comfortable room, excellent King-size bed, would definitely stay again for a night but not for longer as not within walking distance of city centre."

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2024

Mercure Cardiff North Hotel
The Angel Hotel
The Angel Hotel
3 out of 5
Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is ₹5,404 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
₹5,404
₹6,484 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
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! (1,872 reviews)
Fantastic located hotel with value for money also.
"Great situation for Sports venues, pubs & restaurants. Lovely old style hotel & very comfortable bed resulting in a brilliant sleep. As suggested to manager a large shower mat should be provided as bath seemed really slippery & I was very wary getting in & out due to a bad ankle. Lighting was also ..."

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2024

The Angel Hotel
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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 Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (214 reviews)
"Lovely clean apartment. Great location for city centre. Excellent communication from owner. Cannot fault."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2024

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
Park Lane Aparthotel
Park Lane Aparthotel
4 out of 5
23-24 Park Place, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and housekeeping. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle are located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (33 reviews)
"Pleasant accommodation close to university, with cooking facilities Accommodation was clean , warm and had everything we needed for our stay. Only issue is no on site parking but parking in nearby streets is possible (payable and maximum 5 hours) with a larger NCP car park within 5 minutes walk Would ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2024

Park Lane Aparthotel
Century Wharf by Urban Space
Century Wharf by Urban Space
4 out of 5
Off Dumballs Road, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff Bay are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (341 reviews)
"We had a great stay. The only thing we found a little difficult was trying to find the building within the complex as there are so many. Otherwise parking was close by, good selection of shops and places to eat near by. It’s a very quiet area."

Reviewed on 26 Sep 2024

Century Wharf by Urban Space
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Millennium Stadium featuring a river or creek and modern architecture

Principality Stadium

4.5/5(198 reviews)

The spiritual home of Welsh rugby, the Principality Stadiumin Cardiff is one of the most famous sporting arenas on the planet, envied the world over for its cauldron-like atmosphere and state-of-the-art facilities.

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

Cardiff Bay

4.5/5(190 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this relaxing area.

Cardiff Bay
Cardiff Castle showing heritage architecture, château or palace and heritage elements

Cardiff Castle

4.5/5(251 reviews)

Located in the heart of the city centre, Cardiff Castle is one of Wales’ most important cultural attractions. A rich history spanning 2,000 years is contained within its walls and fairytale-style towers.

Cardiff Castle
Cardiff University

Cardiff University

4/5(44 reviews)

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
Cardiff International Arena

Cardiff International Arena

4.5/5(59 reviews)

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 International Arena
Barry Island Beach

Barry Island Beach

4/5(76 reviews)

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

Cities near South Glamorgan

Cardiff which includes street scenes, a city and night scenes

Cardiff

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

Pencoed

Photo by Stephen Keen

Porthcawl

Photo by Callum Witts

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