Butetown Travel Guide

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A waterfront cityscape at dusk with a prominent Ferris wheel, a clock tower, and a calm harbor reflecting the sunset.
A waterfront cityscape with a large stadium, a red clock tower, and modern buildings.
A waterfront with a red clock tower, a modern building, and a large dome structure reflecting on the water.
A historic building with a clock tower and a modern stadium by a calm water body.
A calm waterfront with a prominent red building featuring a clock tower, surrounded by a dock and calm water reflecting the sunset sky.

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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$172 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$172
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,588 reviews)
"The room was clean and comfortable. Good sized bathroom with bath and shower. Pleasant, helpful staff. Free parking was a bonus. The restaurant was a nice place to eat, but vegetarian menu is too limited. There was only one vegetarian main on the menu. As we were staying for 2 nights, we needed to ..."

Reviewed on 23 June 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Novotel Cardiff Centre

Novotel Cardiff Centre

4 out of 5
Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf Cardiff Wales
The price is NZ$189 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$189
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"The front desk staff were amazing, so welcoming, friendly and helpful. Our kids were happy to see a play area directly inside the lobby too. The room was nice, and it was useful to have a water dispenser on every level. Breakfast was good, selection could have been better but it was perfectly fine ..."

Reviewed on 18 June 2026

Novotel Cardiff Centre
The Coal Exchange Hotel

The Coal Exchange Hotel

3.5 out of 5
The Exchange Bld, Mount Stuart Square Cardiff Wales
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$155 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$155
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (846 reviews)
"Staff fantastic. Location convenient. Definitely value for money. Decor is funny because rooms are massive so it feels like they’re hard to fill. Shower wasn’t very cold, is only a negative because of the outrageous heat at the minute. Assume AC was broke because we got given fans"

Reviewed on 24 June 2026

The Coal Exchange Hotel
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$275 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$275
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The reception area was stunning very unusual. We were there for my Fiance 60th and it was made very special. Colleagues asking questions what we had planned. A lovely place to stay."

Reviewed on 24 June 2026

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$149 per night from 2 July to 3 July
NZ$149
2 July - 3 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Simple clean room and bathroom, a little outdated but perfect for a night or two. Bed was comfy Room was warm, Staff were lovely Good breakfast and coffee included Parking £10 a night Location - 15-20 min walk into the city and same to the marina."

Reviewed on 21 June 2026

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$229 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$229
3 July - 4 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (300 reviews)
"Nice time clean good food"

Reviewed on 24 June 2026

Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Butetown

Find the best Butetown areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Butetown
Learn more about Butetown

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.

Risca East

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Risca East and surrounding area, you can visit Twmbarlwm Mountain and Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake.

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.

Pontcanna

Bars, historical sites and gardens highlight some of the notable features of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.



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