Roath Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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 Bay
Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
The Valleys tour or Swansea Bay tour. Please choose correctly.
Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour
Our pick of the best Roath Hotel Deals
Crofts Hotel
The Angel Hotel
"Clean room. Good cooked breakfast. Good central location. Dated but clean. Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
The Parkgate Hotel
"Great location lovely room fab breakfast very helpful staff"
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Celtic Manor Resort
"Great place everytime I visit"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Park Plaza Cardiff
"The breakfast was nice lots of children made it loud The jacuzzi was like warm no pad locks so had to leave valuables in locked not really four star experience We were offered a bottle of wine on arrival which was a nice touch Lost its charm good location though Car park with 25% discount was £45 ..."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
"Check in is at 3 pm and they will not allow early check in, even though I emailed the hotel and they said since we flew in over night that the front desk could accommodate that. Waited hours trying to stay awake in lobby. Never again"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Roath
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.
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 Cardiff Bay Water Feature 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.
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