Adamsdown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Millennium Stadium showing a river or creek and modern architecture

Principality Stadium

4/5(6 reviews)

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 showing a city, a square or plaza and modern architecture

Cardiff Bay

4/5(3 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
Barry Island Beach

Barry Island Beach

3/5(2 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
Cardiff Castle showing heritage architecture, château or palace and heritage elements

Cardiff Castle

4.5/5(28 reviews)

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 showing street scenes, modern architecture and signage

Wales Millennium Centre

4/5(8 reviews)

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

Wales Millennium Centre

Activities

From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

AU$92
per adult
From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

AU$26
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
A tour arrives at Caerleon.

The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.

AU$184
per adult
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
Castell Coch, Tongwynlais

From Cardiff: Three Castles, Welsh Mountains & More Day Tour

AU$193
per adult
From Cardiff: Three Castles, Welsh Mountains & More Day Tour
Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience

Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience

AU$100
per adult
Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience
Cardiff: Doctor Who City Walking Tour

Cardiff: Doctor Who City Walking Tour

AU$35
per adult
Cardiff: Doctor Who City Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Adamsdown Hotel Deals

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

4 out of 5
24-26 Newport Road, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$137 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$137
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday
easyHotel Cardiff

easyHotel Cardiff

3 out of 5
1-3 Fitzalan Place, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$75 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$75
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and rainfall showerheads. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,204 reviews)
"A nice short stay hotel, very convenient place to be able to get to the city centre! The room was okay, bed was comfortable and the black out curtains were good. Only thing was the bathroom had a strange smell to it, but a bit of air freshener and it was fine after that! Also we had to ask for an ..."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

easyHotel Cardiff
Tanes Hotel

Tanes Hotel

2 out of 5
148 Newport Road, Roath, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$120 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$120
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Cardiff. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (525 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay nice and clean"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Tanes Hotel
Student Only Eclipse

Student Only Eclipse

2 out of 5
Newport Rd Ln, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Popular attractions Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium are located ...
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Student Only Eclipse
The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales
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! (2,648 reviews)
"Overall this was a great location directly across the street from Cardiff Castle. It was frantic because of the annual half-marathon attended by 29000 people (which we were not aware of at the time of booking) and the lifts were broken, but the front desk staff were extremely helpful. The room was ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

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The Angel Hotel
Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Mill Lane, Cardiff, Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$157 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$157
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,071 reviews)
"Clean room very spacious"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Adamsdown

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Splott

Though Splott may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cardiff International Arena and St. David's.

Splott
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Roath

3/5(1 area review)

Travellers like the theatres in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Roath
Cardiff which includes a city, a square or plaza and modern architecture

Cardiff City Centre

4/5(36 area reviews)

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

Cardiff City Centre
Cardiff which includes a city, a square or plaza and modern architecture

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.

Castle Quarter
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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 Cardiff International Arena.

Atlantic Wharf
Wales Millennium Centre showing a city, a square or plaza and modern architecture

Butetown

4.5/5(3 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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