Butetown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Wales Millennium Centre showing a city, a square or plaza and modern architecture
Mermaid Quay featuring modern architecture, a square or plaza and a coastal town
Wales Millennium Centre showing street scenes, modern architecture and signage
Wales Millennium Centre featuring modern architecture and signage
Mermaid Quay showing a bridge as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

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

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

Wales Millennium Centre

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

Wales Millennium Centre
Mermaid Quay showing a marina, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Mermaid Quay

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

Mermaid Quay
Techniquest

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
The Senedd

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

Cardiff Bay Waterfront

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

Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Activities

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

NZ$29
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip

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

NZ$227
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip
From Cardiff: Tour of Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan

From Cardiff: Tour of Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan

NZ$227
per adult
From Cardiff: Tour of Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan
From Cardiff: Brecon Beacons Waterfall Walking Tour

From Cardiff: Brecon Beacons Waterfall Walking Tour

NZ$225
per adult
From Cardiff: Brecon Beacons Waterfall Walking Tour
Complete Cardiff Doctor Who Walking Tour

Complete Cardiff Doctor Who Walking Tour

NZ$374
per traveller
Complete Cardiff Doctor Who Walking Tour
Cardiff bay

Sightseeing Tour Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan Full-Day Driver Guided

NZ$227
per adult
Sightseeing Tour Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan Full-Day Driver Guided
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Our pick of the best Butetown Hotel Deals

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Wales
The price is NZ$169 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$169
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,537 reviews)
Lovely Hotel - Great Location
"Lovely location In Cardiff Bay, hotel clean and staff friendly. good choice of breakfast. would stay here again."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Novotel Cardiff Centre

Novotel Cardiff Centre

4 out of 5
Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Wales
The price is NZ$164 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$164
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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 pool in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"We were in Cardiff for a concert. It is a fun event city. We likened the downtown atmosphere to the Fremont Street of the U.K. The city center has the train station, shopping, dining and nightlife, all within walking or Uber distance of Novotel. This historic hotel has a great aesthetic, fantastic ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Novotel Cardiff Centre
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

5 out of 5
Havannah Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is NZ$235 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$235
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 bar in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
5 Stars Dog Friendly Hotel in Cardiff
"Highly recommended dog friendly hotel in Cardiff. Great view, clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

3 out of 5
Longueil Close, Cardiff, Wales
The price is NZ$131 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$131
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff very friendly, good location and very good price"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

3 out of 5
Longueil Close, Cardiff, Wales
The price is NZ$210 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$210
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (205 reviews)
Great short break
"Great short stay in Cardiff. Rather more expensive than we usually can afford but the apartment has everything we needed. 25 minute walk to the city centre. Lovely breakfast buffet and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
Cardiff 3bed House-freeparking-15minwalktostadium

Cardiff 3bed House-freeparking-15minwalktostadium

2 out of 5
Cardiff
The price is NZ$1,643 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$1,643
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
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
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Other neighbourhoods around Butetown

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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
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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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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