Adamsdown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Adamsdown
Popular places to visit
Cardiff Bay
Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
Activities
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
Our pick of the best Adamsdown Hotel Deals
easyHotel Cardiff
"Very clean room, friendly staff and air conditioning !!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday
"I liked the bathroom. No ramps in front of hotel for luggage or accessibility for strollers or wheelchairs.Main entrance revolving door broken. Reception desk lacked privacy. No water in room or in reception area for weary travelers. Was not directed to carts for luggage."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Tanes Hotel
"Nice, quiet, clean hotel. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Cardiff Guesthouse & On-Street Parking
"Considering the very well weather, there was no fan or air conditioning in the property, so I couldn’t even spend the night there. It was boiling. I contacted the property owner and asked for fan, but got no response."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
The Parkgate Hotel
"Great hotel. Excellent staff.very good breakfast"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
The Angel Hotel
"We stayed at the Angel Hotel for one night, and the entire experience was amazing. The room was clean and tidy, and the breakfast was delicious, with a wide variety of options available in the restaurant. The staff were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Adamsdown
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.
Roath
Travellers like the theatres in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Atlantic Wharf
While Atlantic Wharf may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Wales Millennium Centre and Utilita Arena Cardiff.
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.
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 Cardiff Bay Water Feature might round out your trip.
