Tongwynlais Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Tongwynlais
Popular places to visit
Castell Coch
Meander through this 19th-century castle and former home to admire its antique furniture, elaborately decorated rooms and Gothic-revival 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.
Cardiff Bay
Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable 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.
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 Scenic Day Tour
From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip
Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour
Our pick of the best Tongwynlais Hotel Deals
The Angel Hotel
Ideal hotel for central cardiff warm friendly welcome
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
The Parkgate Hotel
Excellent hotel possibly the best in Cardiff. Great food, cocktail bar, great rooms what's not to love about this hotel. We'll be back.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Celtic Manor Resort
Breakfast has so many options and was lovely and fresh. Staff were very friendly and always smiley and helpfull and the pool/spa was very relaxing would definitely recommend staying here
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Lovely hotel. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Great centeal location and near the station.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Park Plaza Cardiff
Breakfast was nice, nothing special. Choices of bread Cereal and a few pastries, cold meats and cheese. The hotel spa was clean, and not too busy with about 7 loungers and a few chairs. The spa isn’t quite as glamorous as the pictures suggest. The hotel staff were very friendly and very helpful especially ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
we often stay there on a weekend and head into a cardiff for drinks, the hotel is is right in the centre and is a great place to stay
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tongwynlais
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.
Llandaff
Visitors to Llandaff like its monuments and historical sites, and Insole Court is a sight worth a stop.
Heath
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Heath and surrounding area, you can visit Cardiff Golf Club and National Museum Cardiff.
Pontcanna
Bars, historical sites and gardens highlight some of the notable features of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.
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.
Canton
Travellers like the parks in Canton, and Cardiff City Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.
