Butetown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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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 relaxing area.

Cardiff Bay
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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
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Mermaid Quay

Relax in a waterfront bar or restaurant, view public art exhibits and go shopping at this popular Cardiff Bay destination.

Mermaid Quay
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The Senedd

The Senedd is just one of the places to see in Cardiff, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

The Senedd
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Techniquest

Want to find a way of keeping the kids entertained for hours, at the same time as perhaps learning something yourself? Want to find it in the heart of Cardiff Bay, just five minutes’ walk from the train station? If the answer is yes, head for Techniquest interactive science discovery centre on Stuart Street in Cardiff.

Techniquest
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Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Learn about the local history of Cardiff when you take a trip to Cardiff Bay Waterfront. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.

Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Activities

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From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip

NZ$205
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip
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Hen Package Cardiff

NZ$574
Per adult
Hen Package Cardiff
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Cardiff Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK

NZ$31
Per adult
Cardiff Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
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Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

NZ$24
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
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The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

NZ$195
Per adult
The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
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Cardiff Bay Private Self-Guided Tour

NZ$18
Per adult
Cardiff Bay Private Self-Guided Tour
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Our pick of the best Butetown Hotel Deals

ibis budget Cardiff Centre
ibis budget Cardiff Centre
2.5 out of 5
Tyndall Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is NZ$67 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$67
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Helpful reception staff on arrival,room very basic but clean and functional,breakfast good overall a good night’s sleep.everything I would expect, well done Ibis."

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

ibis budget Cardiff Centre
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Wales
The price is NZ$156 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$156
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,476 reviews)
"A lovely comfortable room with 2 large beds. TV decent size, bath nice and hot with shampoo and shower gel."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Novotel Cardiff Centre
Novotel Cardiff Centre
4 out of 5
Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$163 per night from 6 Jun to 7 Jun
NZ$163
per night
6 Jun - 7 Jun
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 pool in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
A good experience
"This hotel was good - the friendly and helpful staff in the hotel and The Customs Shed especially. Breakfast was lovely!"

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

Novotel Cardiff Centre
voco St David's Cardiff, an IHG Hotel
voco St David's Cardiff, an IHG Hotel
5 out of 5
Havannah Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is NZ$211 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$211
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Not quite the 5 star experience
"Not quite the 5 star experience that we were expecting. The hotel is very dated and could do with some TLC. The decking area outside of the bar was very dirty with holes in the seat covers and the whole are could do with a clean and a tidy up. You need to get up early for breakfast as there is limited ..."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

voco St David's Cardiff, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Longueil Close, Cardiff, Wales
The price is NZ$115 per night from 23 May to 24 May
NZ$115
per night
23 May - 24 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
Clean, but expensive,
"Comfortable hotel located within walking distance of the Principality stadium. In light of this the cost of the room was off the scale, however, this is a practice used by all hotels in the area when an event is on. This is by far the most expensive standard hotel room i've booked. £350 for a Sunday ..."

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay, an IHG Hotel
Staybridge Suites Cardiff, an IHG Hotel
Staybridge Suites Cardiff, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Longueil Close, Cardiff, Wales
The price is NZ$194 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$194
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (101 reviews)
"Stayed here as close to arena. Lovely suite and breakfast good Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

Staybridge Suites Cardiff, an IHG Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Butetown

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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
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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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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.

Grangetown
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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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Adamsdown

2.5/5(2 area reviews)

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 Principality Stadium or Cardiff International Arena.

Adamsdown
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Riverside

4/5(1 area review)

You might appreciate the river views and historical sites in Riverside, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Principality Stadium and Sophia Gardens are just a few notable stops.

Riverside

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