Pontprennau Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Pontprennau
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Utilita Arena Cardiff
Cardiff Motorpoint Arena is located on Mary Ann Street in the heart of Cardiff. It was opened in 1993 and is the largest purpose-built facility for staging exhibitions and concerts in South Wales.
Activities
The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip
Our pick of the best Pontprennau Hotel Deals
Majestic Hotel Cardiff
Excellent area for exploring, good sized clean rooms and a great place to relax after a busy day!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Parkgate Hotel
Staff were helpful and friendly! The location is the best! Easy to see all the sites and we were able to walk to everything. Breakfast was excellent and the Hotel is a 5 min walk to the Train Station!
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
The Angel Hotel
Popped in from abroad and stayed with a friend for a few nights. absolutely would book again.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Park Plaza Cardiff
The rooms were so beautiful and clean very friendly staff
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Celtic Manor Resort
The Good: Staff were friendly and helpful. The food was great, plenty of options for places to eat. Plenty of activities available and easy to book. The Bad: No complimentary parking. Some of the lifts were broken and had been for several days before we arrived. There seemed to be no interest in ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
The Coal Exchange Hotel
Loved our stay. Well looked after by staff and great location for our plans
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pontprennau
Penylan
Travellers like the restaurants in Penylan, and Teamsport Karting is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Whitchurch
Whitchurch is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Forest Farm Country Park, a top place to visit in the area.
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.
