Penylan 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 family-friendly area.
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.
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.
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 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 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
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 Penylan Hotel Deals
Majestic Hotel Cardiff
"All good"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
The Parkgate Hotel
"Modern hotel with lovely spa. Only criticism is that there was a really loud musical performance going on in one of the function rooms (singer and guitar) which filtered through to the restaurant mixing with the background music. Easily solved if doors were closed."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
The Angel Hotel
"The hotel is an amazing old building and the staff are very very best we have ever had in many years of traveling the world! Truly helpful, friendly and attentive. The breakfast was fairly standard breakfast buffet but always hot and refilled regularly. The hotel is old, so if your a looking for ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Celtic Manor Resort
"Stayed at the Celtic Manor Resort recently and came away feeling a little disappointed overall. The bed was genuinely excellent and most of the staff we dealt with were friendly and polite, but for a hotel marketed as five-star, parts of the experience didn’t really match the price point. On arrival, ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Park Plaza Cardiff
"Great value hotel with nice rooms , very large comfy bed and great shower . Pool very good"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The Coal Exchange Hotel
"Everything was rather shabby. Expensive off site parking"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Penylan
Roath
Travellers like the theatres in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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 Utilita Arena Cardiff or New Theatre.
Splott
Though Splott may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Utilita Arena Cardiff and St. David's.
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.
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