Newport City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Newport City Centre
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.
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.
Barry Island Beach
If you’re looking for a quintessential Welsh seaside experience, look no further than Barry Beach in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan.
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 University
Founded by Royal Charter in 1883 and located in the heart of the thriving Welsh capital, Cardiff University has built an international reputation for the quality of its work.
Activities
From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip
Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery
From Cardiff: Caerleon, Tintern Abbey and Three Castles Tour
Our pick of the best Newport City Centre Hotel Deals
Mercure Newport Hotel
Ok
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Belvilla Newport City Centre Hotel - Lifestyle
NCP parking next door, friendly staff and great location.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
The Angel Hotel
Breakfast very good quality. Hotel a bit run down, needs some work. Staff very nice and helpful.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
The Parkgate Hotel
Mollie's Bristol
Friendly staff, very comfortable room, and well presented. Only negative, not enough coffee in the room!!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Good reasonably priced hotel
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Newport City Centre
Caerleon
Caerleon is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Isca Augusta and Caerleon Amphitheatre.
Penylan
Travellers like the restaurants in Penylan, and Teamsport Karting is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Roath
Travellers like the theatres in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
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.
