South Glamorgan

Travel Guide
Bute Park featuring a garden, a castle and heritage architecture
South Glamorgan
Cardiff Castle showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and château or palace
Llandaff Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, religious aspects and heritage elements
Cardiff Castle which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and landscape views

Where to stay in South Glamorgan

Cardiff which includes a city, a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture

Cardiff City Centre

4.5/5(28 area reviews)

Discover the bustling shopping scene in the sixth most successful UK destination, featuring Queen Street, St. Mary's Street, and the Hayes. Explore Cardiff Castle, Bute Park, and the National Museum, while enjoying dining options at Mill Lane cafe quarter.

Cardiff City Centre
Wales Millennium Centre featuring a city, modern architecture and a square or plaza

Butetown

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

The ample dining options and luxurious 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.

Butetown
Poncanna Fields, Cardiff.

Pontcanna

5/5(4 area reviews)

Tree-lined streets and large houses define this affluent Cardiff district, boasting cafes and independent retailers on Pontcanna Street and Cathedral Road. Enjoy Sophia Gardens, Pontcanna Fields, and the nearby SWALEC Stadium for cricket enthusiasts.

Pontcanna
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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.

Grangetown
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Cathays

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Cathays
Tiger tulips in Spring

Roath

Travelers like the theaters in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Roath
The Angel Hotel
The Angel Hotel
3 out of 5
Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is CA $74 per night from Feb. 2 to Feb. 3
CA $74
CA $89 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,120 reviews)
"This lovely hotel is full of charm, the entrance and foyer is beautiful. Rooms were spacious and clean, I would say however that overall the whole place could do with a lick of paint. The outside, halls and room just look a little bit tired and with minimum effort (paint/ re-stain the bathroom wood) ..."

Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2025

The Angel Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel
4 out of 5
Westgate Street, Cardiff, Wales
The price is CA $146 per night from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24
CA $146
CA $175 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,618 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, lovely food, easy access to the shops would definitely stay again"

Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2025

The Parkgate Hotel
Sleeperz Hotel Cardiff
Sleeperz Hotel Cardiff
3 out of 5
Station Approach, Saunders Road, Cardiff, Wales
The price is CA $68 per night from Feb. 2 to Feb. 3
CA $68
CA $82 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Good central hotel
"Good location right near the train station and bus terminal. It's quieter than I expected - I only actually hear trains if I was paying attention. Room was decent for price and perfect for 1 person. Hotel looks new and well kept."

Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2025

Sleeperz Hotel Cardiff
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The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
3 out of 5
10 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (226 reviews)
"All smooth. First time staying. Excellent"

Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2024

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
Park Lane Aparthotel
Park Lane Aparthotel
4 out of 5
23-24 Park Place, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi and housekeeping. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff Bay are located nearby.
7.2/10 Good! (37 reviews)
"Pleasant accommodation close to university, with cooking facilities Accommodation was clean , warm and had everything we needed for our stay. Only issue is no on site parking but parking in nearby streets is possible (payable and maximum 5 hours) with a larger NCP car park within 5 minutes walk Would ..."

Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2024

Park Lane Aparthotel
Century Wharf by Urban Space
Century Wharf by Urban Space
4 out of 5
Off Dumballs Road, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Cardiff Bay and Principality Stadium are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (344 reviews)
"We had a great stay. The only thing we found a little difficult was trying to find the building within the complex as there are so many. Otherwise parking was close by, good selection of shops and places to eat near by. It’s a very quiet area."

Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2024

Century Wharf by Urban Space
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Popular places to visit

Millennium Stadium which includes modern architecture and a river or creek

Principality Stadium

4/5(4 reviews)

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.

Principality Stadium
Wales Millennium Centre featuring a square or plaza, a city and modern architecture

Cardiff Bay

5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this relaxing area.

Cardiff Bay
Cardiff Castle featuring château or palace, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Cardiff Castle

4.5/5(29 reviews)

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 Castle
Barry Island Beach

Barry Island Beach

4/5(1 review)

If you’re looking for a quintessential Welsh seaside experience, look no further than Barry Beach in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan.

Barry Island Beach
Cardiff University

Cardiff University

4.5/5(5 reviews)

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.

Cardiff University
Wales Millennium Centre featuring street scenes, signage and modern architecture

Wales Millennium Centre

5/5(4 reviews)

Book your tickets for theater, opera, dance and comedy shows and go on a backstage tour at this prestigious arts venue.

Wales Millennium Centre

Cities near South Glamorgan

Cardiff featuring a city, night scenes and street scenes

Cardiff

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Porthcawl

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Penarth

Caerphilly

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