South Glamorgan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Glamorgan
Where to stay in South Glamorgan
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pontcanna
Bars, historical sites and gardens highlight some of the notable features of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.
The Angel Hotel
Staff were all lovely and hotel is the perfect location, right next to Cardiff castle
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Great location, friendly staff. Breakfast and check out times allow you to relax and unwind. Meal in restaurant was excellent too.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Staff on reception were very professional and helpful. Only reason not 5 star was the lift was faulty and meant people had to walk up to the first floor to use the lift. I used to come here a lot in the 2010's and it hasn't really changed since then (that can be a good and bad thing I suppose). Rooms ...
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
Kitchen fully equipped
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Park Lane Aparthotel
Great
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Modern 2BR Apartment with Water Views
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 relaxing area.
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.
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 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
From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip
Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour
Doctor Who and Cinematic Cardiff: Self Guided Walking Tour
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- B&B in Barry
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- Hotels near Barry Island Beach
- Hotels near Barry Island Pleasure Park
- Hotels near Barry Island Station
- Bonvilston Hotels
- Hotels near Bute Park
- Canton Hotels
- Hotels near Cardiff Bay
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- Culverhouse Cross Hotels
- Dinas Powys Hotels
- Fairwater Hotels
- Grangetown Hotels
- Family Hotels in Llandaff
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- Apartments in Penarth
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- Cheap Hotels in Peterston-Super-Ely
- Pontcanna Hotels
- Hotels near Principality Stadium
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Riverside
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- Historic Hotels in St. Fagans
- St Nicholas Hotels
- Sully Hotels
- Cheap Hotels in Victoria Park
- Victoria Park Hotels
- Hotels near Victoria Park
- Hotels with Parking in Wenvoe
- Wenvoe Hotels
- Visit Aberaman
- Visit Aberfan
- Visit Aberbeeg
- Barry Island Beach
- Barry Island Pleasure Park
- Barry Holidays
- Bute Park
- Visit Caerphilly
- Visit Aberbargoed
- Visit Abertridwr
- Visit Caerau
- Visit Cardiff City Centre
- Cardiff Castle
- Visit Coryton
- Visit Crosskeys
- Visit Fairwater
- Visit Llancarfan
- Visit Michaelston-y-Fedw
- Visit Penylan
- Visit Peterston-Super-Ely
- Visit Radyr and Morganstown
- Visit Rhoose
- Visit Risca
- Visit Splott
- Visit Sully
- Visit Cardiff
- Visit Coychurch
- Visit Cwmbran
- Dinas Powys Golf Club
- Ely Holidays
- Visit Kenfig Hill
- Llandaff Cathedral
- Visit Llangeinor
- Visit Newport
- Visit Penarth
- Visit Pontyclun
- Principality Stadium
- Sophia Gardens
- Thompson's Park
- Visit Treorchy
- Visit Wales
