South Glamorgan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bute Park featuring heritage architecture, heritage elements and a castle
South Glamorgan
Cardiff Castle showing a river or creek, heritage architecture and heritage elements
Llandaff Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, heritage elements and religious aspects
Cardiff Castle which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and landscape views

Where to stay in South Glamorgan

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
Cardiff which includes a city, a square or plaza and modern architecture

Castle Quarter

Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from St. David's to Cardiff Castle – discover Castle Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Castle Quarter
Wales Millennium Centre showing a city, a square or plaza and modern architecture

Butetown

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

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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.

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Pontcanna

5/5(7 area reviews)

Bars, historical sites and gardens highlight some of the notable features of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.

Pontcanna

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.

Whitchurch
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! (2,662 reviews)
"Beautiful foyers into hotel and grand staircase. Does look shabby in places but is an old building. Friendly welcome- we checked in late in the evening due to delayed trains but we received a warm welcome. Room was very hot couldn't open windows but luckily had a fan (which helped to cool the room ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$159 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$159
26 Oct - 27 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! (1,007 reviews)
"The hotel was convenient, i stayed on the 12th floor and it was very quiet, so a good sleep. Convenient for central Cardiff, all walkable. Ideal for a one night business stay."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday
Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Mill Lane, Cardiff, Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$156 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$156
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! (1,080 reviews)
"Clean room very spacious"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
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The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

3 out of 5
10 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (285 reviews)
"Had a great 1 night stay in Cardiff as part of a driving holiday across Wales. Apartment is very conveniently located and has excellent facilities and access to cafes dining and a short walk to Cardiffs Main Street. Brand new and spacious kitchen."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
 Park Lane Aparthotel

Park Lane Aparthotel

4 out of 5
23-24 Park Place, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, meeting facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium ...
7.2/10 Good! (51 reviews)
"Nice little apartment to stay at, the only thing that let it down was how incredibly hot it was. There was a fan provided but it generally blew hot air back. I would come back but probably just in the winter."

Reviewed on 27 June 2025

Park Lane Aparthotel
Cardiff 3bed House-freeparking-15minwalktostadium

Cardiff 3bed House-freeparking-15minwalktostadium

2 out of 5
Cardiff
Stay at this residence in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle are located ...
Cardiff 3bed House-freeparking-15minwalktostadium
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.

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