Penylan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Millennium Stadium showing a river or creek and modern architecture

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.

Principality Stadium
Wales Millennium Centre showing a city, a square or plaza and modern architecture

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.

Cardiff Bay
Barry Island Beach

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.

Barry Island Beach
Cardiff Castle showing heritage architecture, château or palace and heritage elements

Cardiff Castle

A fortified tower from the 12th century, World War II tunnels and Welsh military history make a fascinating day out at this magnificent castle.

Cardiff Castle
Cardiff University

Cardiff University

Founded by Royal Charter in 1883 and located in the heart of the thriving Welsh capital, Cardiff University has built an international reputation for the quality of its work.

Cardiff University
Wales Millennium Centre showing street scenes, modern architecture and signage

Wales Millennium Centre

Book your tickets for theater, opera, dance and comedy shows and go on a backstage tour at this prestigious arts venue.

Wales Millennium Centre

Activities

From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

AU$92
per adult
From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

AU$26
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
A tour arrives at Caerleon.

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

AU$184
per adult
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
Castell Coch, Tongwynlais

From Cardiff: Three Castles, Welsh Mountains & More Day Tour

AU$193
per adult
From Cardiff: Three Castles, Welsh Mountains & More Day Tour
From Cardiff: Gower Peninsula, Finest Cliffs of South Wales

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

AU$182
per adult
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Bays Scenic Day Tour
Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience

Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience

AU$100
per adult
Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience
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Our pick of the best Penylan Hotel Deals

ZIP by Premier Inn Cardiff

ZIP by Premier Inn Cardiff

2.5 out of 5
Ipswich Road, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$62 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$62
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (3 reviews)
Great staff
"Breakfast was not good, but on the day of Marathon its was very good"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

ZIP by Premier Inn Cardiff
The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,648 reviews)
"Overall this was a great location directly across the street from Cardiff Castle. It was frantic because of the annual half-marathon attended by 29000 people (which we were not aware of at the time of booking) and the lifts were broken, but the front desk staff were extremely helpful. The room was ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

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The Angel Hotel
Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

4 out of 5
24-26 Newport Road, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$160 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$160
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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 helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday
Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

5 out of 5
Chepstow Road, Coldra Wood, Newport, Wales
The price is AU$227 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$227
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,312 reviews)
"You can fault the celtic what a grand place feel like a king waking up in the suite we had the marble bathroom was so good Think the rooms could do with a little updating but i love the place"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Celtic Manor Resort
Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$155 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$155
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (1,522 reviews)
"Accomodations were good and staff friendly and helpful. The steak house across the street, Miller & Carter Cardiff Bay, was excellent. First realy good, really outstanding steak I have had in Europe. It was difficult to find the hotel but after that all was good"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Mill Lane, Cardiff, Wales
The price is AU$163 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$163
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,071 reviews)
"Clean room very spacious"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Penylan

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Roath

3/5(1 area review)

Travellers like the theatres in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Roath
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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.

Cathays
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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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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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Heath

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Heath and surrounding area, you can visit National Museum Cardiff and Cardiff City Hall.

Heath
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

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