Butetown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Wales Millennium Centre
Book your tickets for theater, opera, dance and comedy shows and go on a backstage tour at this prestigious arts venue.
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.
Mermaid Quay
Relax in a waterfront bar or restaurant, view public art exhibits and go shopping at this popular Cardiff Bay destination.
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.
Cardiff Bay Water Feature
Find out about the history of Cardiff with a stop at Cardiff Bay Water Feature. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Activities
Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Bays & Castles Day Tour
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour
Our pick of the best Butetown Hotel Deals
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Great staff
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Novotel Cardiff Centre
Spacious room. Staff were very welcoming. Had a good stay
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG
This is a lovely hotel in a great location. Views of Cardiff Bay from the rooms are spectacular. The room was large with a balcony and extras such as nespresso machine and bathrobes. The bar/lounge area is a relaxing place for a drink.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
Nice place, amazing staff. We had a good experience.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
Clean room. Very spacious. Nice breakfast
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
The Angel Hotel
Good value and good location. Hotel decor however is in need of a update
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Butetown
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 Wales Millennium Centre and Utilita Arena Cardiff.
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.
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.
Splott
Though Splott may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Utilita Arena Cardiff and St. David's.
Adamsdown
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 Utilita Arena Cardiff or New Theatre.
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