Saint Athan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Saint Athan
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 Bay
Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

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.

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

Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience

The Valleys tour or Swansea Bay tour. Please choose correctly.

The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition
Our pick of the best Saint Athan Hotel Deals

Majestic Hotel Cardiff
"Some stains on bedroom carpet floor that hadn't been removed. But generally everything else was great"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

The Parkgate Hotel
"Love our stay! Very helpful staff, exceptional room with plenty of room. Very comfortable bed and pillows. We exceptionally enjoyed the dinner at the Sorting Room. Excellent wait staff and delicious food. Our only complaint was the background music was not suitable for fine dining. Better for ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

The Angel Hotel
"Very central location and comfortable beds."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Park Plaza Cardiff
"Lovely hotel, very convenient location. Front task staff were knowledgeable and friendly,"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

The Coal Exchange Hotel
"Loved our stay. Well looked after by staff and great location for our plans"
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
"Good hotel and was perfect location for us with a 4 year old for the night. Hotel rooms are a little dated but all good, however, our bathroom toilet had a terrible public urine smell to it. We had already put the little one to sleep so we shut the door and didn’t mention it until before breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Saint Athan

Llantrisant
Llantrisant is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Royal Mint Experience and Llantrisant Leisure Centre.

Canton
Travellers like the parks in Canton, and Cardiff City Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Llandaff
Visitors to Llandaff like its monuments and historical sites, and Insole Court is a sight worth a stop.

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.

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.

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








