Butetown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Wales Millennium Centre showing a city, a square or plaza and modern architecture
Mermaid Quay featuring modern architecture, a square or plaza and a coastal town
Wales Millennium Centre showing street scenes, modern architecture and signage
Wales Millennium Centre featuring modern architecture and signage
Mermaid Quay showing a bridge as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

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
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
Mermaid Quay showing a marina, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Mermaid Quay

Relax in a waterfront bar or restaurant, view public art exhibits and go shopping at this popular Cardiff Bay destination.

Mermaid Quay
Techniquest

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.

Techniquest
The Senedd

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 entertainment choices and shops.

The Senedd

Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Learn about the local history of Cardiff when you take a trip to Cardiff Bay Waterfront. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene or seek out its local tours.

Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Activities

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

AU$26
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
A tour arrives at Caerleon.

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

AU$183
per adult
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition

The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition

AU$36
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition
Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience

Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience

AU$99
per adult
Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Bays Scenic Day Tour

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Bays Scenic Day Tour

AU$187
per adult
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Bays Scenic Day Tour
Cardiff: Doctor Who City Walking Tour

Cardiff: Doctor Who City Walking Tour

AU$34
per adult
Cardiff: Doctor Who City Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Butetown Hotel Deals

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$156 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$156
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,515 reviews)
"Nice clean room as always whenever I stay here, staff are always friendly and courteous, room service every day which is appreciated."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

5 out of 5
Havannah Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$221 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$221
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,018 reviews)
Lovely stay.
"Staff were excellent, especially Brandon who was out waiter at dinner. Facilities are decent and bed was comfy. A few patches up repairs here and there could have been some a little better."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG
Novotel Cardiff Centre

Novotel Cardiff Centre

4 out of 5
Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$150 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$150
16 Nov - 17 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 breakfast and the pool in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Fine"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Novotel Cardiff Centre
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

3 out of 5
Longueil Close, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$126 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$126
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Our accessible room had a wet room. The water did not drain very quickly which resulted in the whole floor becoming very wet. Also, the toilet took a lot of flushing to clear. Other than that the room was very convenient, close to the lift. The beds were very comfortable."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

3 out of 5
Longueil Close, Cardiff, Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$212 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$212
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (232 reviews)
"The breakfast was a surprise addition, and although not for us, a great add-on."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
Cardiff 3bed House-freeparking-15minwalktostadium

Cardiff 3bed House-freeparking-15minwalktostadium

2 out of 5
Cardiff
The price is AU$1,262 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$1,262
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this residence in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle are located ...
Cardiff 3bed House-freeparking-15minwalktostadium
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Other neighbourhoods around Butetown

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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
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 St. David's to Cardiff Castle – discover Castle Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Castle Quarter
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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.

Grangetown
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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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Adamsdown

2.5/5(2 area reviews)

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 Cardiff International Arena or New Theatre.

Adamsdown

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