Butetown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Cardiff Bay
Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this relaxing area.
Wales Millennium Centre
Book your tickets for theater, opera, dance and comedy shows and go on a backstage tour at this prestigious arts venue.
Mermaid Quay
Relax in a waterfront bar or restaurant, view public art exhibits and go shopping at this popular Cardiff Bay destination.
Techniquest
Want to find a way of keeping the kids entertained for hours, at the same time as perhaps learning something yourself? Want to find it in the heart of Cardiff Bay, just five minutes’ walk from the train station? If the answer is yes, head for Techniquest interactive science discovery centre on Stuart Street in Cardiff.
The Senedd
The Senedd is just one of the places to see in Cardiff, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
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.
Activities
From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip
Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour
Doctor Who and Cinematic Cardiff: Self Guided Walking Tour
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Cardiff
From Cardiff: Brecon Beacons Waterfall Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Butetown Hotel Deals
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Really kind , polite staff. Really comfortable room and bed. Relaxing bar area.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Novotel Cardiff Centre
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Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG
Room was spotless, staff friendly and professional, breakfast in the room was excellent and in the restaurant, check in was quick and efficient, evening meal in restaurant was great,
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
Decent breakfast and friendly staff
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
Check in was quick and efficient and the room was clean albeit cold due to a draught from the window.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
The Angel Hotel
Staff looked after us well.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Butetown
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.
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.
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.
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.
Adamsdown
If you're spending time in Adamsdown, you might enjoy its spas and bars. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Utilita Arena Cardiff or New Theatre.
