Cardiff City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Cardiff City Centre
Popular places to visit
Principality Stadium
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.
Cardiff Castle
A fortified tower from the 12th century, World War II tunnels and Welsh military history make a fascinating day out at this magnificent castle.
Utilita Arena Cardiff
Cardiff Motorpoint Arena is located on Mary Ann Street in the heart of Cardiff. It was opened in 1993 and is the largest purpose-built facility for staging exhibitions and concerts in South Wales.
Bute Park
Take a calming stroll through Cardiff’s Bute Park. Follow the trails, explore the remains of a medieval friary and admire the horticulture and wildlife.
Cardiff Market
Since replacing a jail in the late 1800s, this majestic indoor marketplace has been at the heart of the city’s mercantile trade.
Queen Arcade
During your visit to Cardiff, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Queen Arcade. Discover the area's entertainment choices or seek out its local tours.
Activities
Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience
The Valleys tour or Swansea Bay tour. Please choose correctly.
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
Our pick of the best Cardiff City Centre Hotel Deals
The Angel Hotel
"Staff very helpful and breakfast was excellent value for money very happy with stay"
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
The Parkgate Hotel
"upon arrival we was told we would have to pay to use the pool facilities. we ordered room service and was told we would have to wait 45 mins for it to arrive having us go down to reception as the phone in room was not working. The fire alarm went off at 23:50 waking us up which left is with a poor ..."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Majestic Hotel Cardiff
"Handy to have parking, right in the middle of town. Couldn't fault it."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Park Plaza Cardiff
"Fabulous stay."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
easyHotel Cardiff
Clayton Hotel Cardiff
"Perfect location just outside station and near town great for exploring Cardiff"
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Cardiff City Centre
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.
Butetown
The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Butetown. A stop by Cardiff Bay or Wales Millennium Centre might round out your trip.
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.
Cathays
Cathays is well liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Cardiff area, you might plan a trip to National Museum Cardiff or Cardiff City Hall.
Cardiff City Centre Travel Guide
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