Adamsdown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Millennium Stadium showing a river or creek and modern architecture

Principality Stadium

4/5(6 reviews)

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.

Principality Stadium
Wales Millennium Centre showing a city, a square or plaza and modern architecture

Cardiff Bay

4/5(3 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

Cardiff Bay
Barry Island Beach

Barry Island Beach

3/5(2 reviews)

If you’re looking for a quintessential Welsh seaside experience, look no further than Barry Beach in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan.

Barry Island Beach
Cardiff Castle showing heritage architecture, château or palace and heritage elements

Cardiff Castle

4.5/5(28 reviews)

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 Castle
Cardiff University

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 University
Wales Millennium Centre showing street scenes, modern architecture and signage

Wales Millennium Centre

4/5(8 reviews)

Book your tickets for theater, opera, dance and comedy shows and go on a backstage tour at this prestigious arts venue.

Wales Millennium Centre

Activities

MB V Class

CO2-Offset|Cardiff by yourself with private driver 4/8hr disposal

NZ$1,270
per adult
CO2-Offset|Cardiff by yourself with private driver 4/8hr disposal
Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

NZ$38
per adult
Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

NZ$29
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff

Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff

NZ$57
per adult
Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff
Picture 4 for Activity Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery

Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery

NZ$181
per adult
Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery
A tour arrives at Caerleon.

The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.

NZ$204
per adult
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
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Our pick of the best Adamsdown Hotel Deals

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

4 out of 5
24-26 Newport Road, Cardiff, Wales
The price is NZ$150 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$150
27 July - 28 July
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Good hotel for the price I paid on Expedia, I think the actual hotel rates are a little high for what it is."

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday
easyHotel Cardiff

easyHotel Cardiff

3 out of 5
1-3 Fitzalan Place, Cardiff, Wales
The price is NZ$93 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$93
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and rainfall showerheads. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,269 reviews)
"Everything was great except the mattress, certainly needs replacing as uncomfortable"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

easyHotel Cardiff
Tanes Hotel

Tanes Hotel

2 out of 5
148 Newport Road, Roath, Cardiff, Wales
The price is NZ$142 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$142
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Cardiff. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (487 reviews)
Clean and tidy
"Perfect hotel with parking . Clean and smart with pretty outdoor space"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Tanes Hotel
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! (2,509 reviews)
"The staff at reception were brilliant, really pleasant and welcoming. I had a lovely stay, the beds were a little wobbly and noisy to any movement and room could have done with a lick of paint but would definitely come back"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

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The Angel Hotel
Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

5 out of 5
Chepstow Road, Coldra Wood, Newport, Wales
The price is NZ$241 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$241
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,301 reviews)
"Lovely place .!perfect for what we wanted. Well worth having breakfast . Bit muffed at having to pay £12 a day to park not good if u there for a few days."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Celtic Manor Resort
The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Westgate Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is NZ$225 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$225
27 July - 28 July
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 breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,725 reviews)
"We really liked this property. The bed was super comfortable. Location great although you cannot pull up outside. Breakfast was very good with attentive staff. In fact all staff we encountered were super friendly. The only negative for me was, like so many other hotels, the lighting was not great ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

The Parkgate Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Adamsdown

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Splott

Though Splott may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Principality Stadium and Cardiff International Arena.

Splott
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Roath

3/5(1 area review)

Travellers like the theatres in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Roath
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 Principality Stadium to St. David's Hall – 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 Principality Stadium to St. David's Hall – discover Castle Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Castle Quarter
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Atlantic Wharf

While Atlantic Wharf may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Principality Stadium and Wales Millennium Centre.

Atlantic Wharf
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.

Butetown

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