Butetown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 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.
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.
Activities
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour
Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour
Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Bays & Castles Day Tour
Our pick of the best Butetown Hotel Deals
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Lovely rooms, staff were very friendly and helpful, had two minor problems, asked if they could help. Changed my room, helped me pack and move from one room to another with no issues at all. Excellent Staff and hotel! Excellent location, free parking!
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Novotel Cardiff Centre
Anthony on the bar was really pleasant and very nice. Very enthusiastic. Great addition to the bar. He should be given a virtual pat on the back.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG
Room with a view with Welcoming staff
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
The hotel was lovely. Very clean. Rooms were comfortable and again very clean. The staff were so helpful and friendly always smiling. Nothing was a problem for them. Breakfast was really good. Nice choice and tasty.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
A good location halfway between the city centre and the Bay, although there was quite a lot of graffiti around, making the area look scruffy
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
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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 Capitol Shopping Centre.
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 Capitol Shopping Centre or Utilita Arena Cardiff.
