Cathays Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Stay near popular Cathays attractions
Activities
Cardiff/Swansea: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Day Tour
AU$156
per adult
The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
AU$163
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Cathays Hotel Deals
Celtic Manor Resort
Chepstow Road Newport Wales
The price is AU$220 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$220
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,423 reviews)
"Very dated hotel with very expensive restaurants which are not 5 star ."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026
The Angel Hotel
Castle Street Cardiff Wales
The price is AU$101 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$101
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very good! (3,384 reviews)
"The staff were very helpful and the room was spotless"
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026
The Parkgate Hotel
Westgate Street Cardiff Wales
The price is AU$187 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$187
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,798 reviews)
"Fabulous hotel and staff can't do enough for you. Would definitely recommend"
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales
The price is AU$119 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$119
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,679 reviews)
"Great location for an easy walking distance to Cardiff Bay restaurants shops and entertainment. Rooms modern and beds comfortable. The staff were very courteous and helpful and the buffet breakfast excellent. Would have been nice to have a small fridge in the room but otherwise well equipped. Lots ..."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026
Clayton Hotel Cardiff
St Mary Street Cardiff Wales
The price is AU$127 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$127
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
The Manor House At Celtic Manor
Coldra Woods, Newport Newport Wales
The price is AU$149 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$149
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (813 reviews)
"After several years of one out of three lifts being broken, just two small lifts available for the hundreds of people trying to use them .No robes in bedroom to wear to spa/pool, not important but part of the package. Car parking space limited due to a 900 guest wedding so the other guests struggled. ..."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Cathays
Find the best Cathays areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
Photo by Darryl Ellson
Open Photo by Darryl Ellson
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.
Butetown
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.
Photo by Gareth James
Open Photo by Gareth James
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.
