Butetown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Butetown
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 walkable area.
Cardiff Bay Waterfront
Learn about the local history of Cardiff when you take a trip to Cardiff Bay Waterfront. Discover the area's entertainment choices or seek out its local tours.
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.
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.
Activities
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip
Our pick of the best Butetown Hotel Deals
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
"Clean room, polite and friendly staff. No complaints."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
The Coal Exchange Hotel
"Just like to say the hotel was something like out of a old film set really query I loved it"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Novotel Cardiff Centre
"Friendly and helpful staff, lovely breakfast."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG
"Lovely hotel. Great views across the bay. Staff were lovely especially Loretta at breakfast. Nothing was too much trouble."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
"Enjoyed my stay i ‘ll def be back if im in Cardiff"
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
"Pleasant stay a few minor issues . Tape over crack in shower and nowhere to sit for breakfast as was very busy and not enough staff to cope but they worked very hard and did their best to replenish items"
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Butetown
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.
Pontcanna
Bars, historical sites and gardens highlight some of the notable features of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.
Cathays
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 National Museum Cardiff or Cardiff City Hall.
