Castle Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Castle Quarter
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.
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.
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.
St. David's
During your visit to Cardiff, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at St. David's. Discover the area's entertainment choices or seek out its local tours.
Cardiff Tourist Information Centre
Cardiff Tourist Information Centre is just one of the places to see in Cardiff, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral of St David
Learn about the local history of Cardiff when you take a trip to Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral of St David. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour
Our pick of the best Castle Quarter Hotel Deals
The Angel Hotel
Staff were exceptionally warm and kind, the hotel is brightly lit but in warmer colours than more modern hotels which was easier on my eyes personally. Beautiful hotel directly across from the castle and at the edge of the arcades and shopping area, perfect for tourists
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Yes, the maple French toast was incredible.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
Clean quite rooms friendly staff location great dry stayed few times always have a great stay brilliant hotel
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Cardiff
The room was good and spacious. The breakfast was really nice and the hotel is right in the centre.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
The Parkgate Hotel
Breakfast is just sub standard unfortunately!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG
Room and staff were amazing
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Castle Quarter
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.
Butetown
The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Butetown. A stop by Wales Millennium Centre or Mermaid Quay might round out your trip.
Riverside
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 Cardiff Castle are just a few notable stops.
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.
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.
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.
Castle Quarter Travel Guide
- Principality Stadium
- Utilita Arena Cardiff
- Cardiff Tourist Information Centre
- Capitol Shopping Centre
- St. John the Baptist Church
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Barry Island Beach
- Cardiff Castle
- Cardiff University
- Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club
- Wales Millennium Centre
- Rhondda Valley
- BikePark Wales
- University Hospital of Wales
- Caerphilly Castle
