About Cardiff
Cardiff is a compact capital with a castle at its heart, a redeveloped waterfront at Cardiff Bay and a strong rugby and sporting identity. The National Museum, Principality Stadium and Victorian arcades add to the mix. The Brecon Beacons and coast are within easy reach.
Top attractions in and around Cardiff
- Cardiff Castle
- Cardiff Bay
- National Museum Cardiff
- Principality Stadium
- St Fagans National Museum of History
- Bute Park
- Cardiff Market
- Doctor Who Experience (if open)
- Wales Millennium Centre
- Castell Coch
Getting there
Main train station: Cardiff Central (London Paddington ~2h, Bristol ~45m, Swansea ~1h)
Airport(s): Cardiff Airport (bus to city centre)
Central is the main station; trains run along the south Wales coast and to the valleys.
Top 10 hotels in Cardiff
The St. David's Hotel & Spa
Havannah Street, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF10 5SD
Luxury waterfront hotel with spa and fine dining overlooking the bay.
Park Plaza Cardiff
Greyfriars Road, Cardiff CF10 3AL
Modern hotel with spa and restaurant in the city centre.
The Angel Hotel
Castle Street, Cardiff CF10 1SZ
Historic hotel opposite Cardiff Castle with character.
Hotel Indigo Cardiff
Dominions Arcade, Queen Street, Cardiff CF10 2AR
Boutique hotel with Welsh-inspired design.
The Royal Hotel
88 St Mary Street, Cardiff CF10 1DW
Victorian hotel with restaurant and bar in the city centre.
Hilton Cardiff
Kingsway, Cardiff CF10 3HH
Modern hotel with fitness centre and restaurant.
Premier Inn Cardiff City Centre
Helmont House, Churchill Way, Cardiff CF10 2HE
Budget hotel in a great central location.
The Sandringham Hotel
21 St Mary Street, Cardiff CF10 1PL
Family-run hotel with traditional charm.
Ibis Cardiff Gate
Malthouse Avenue, Cardiff CF23 8RU
Practical budget hotel on the outskirts.
Future Inn Cardiff Bay
Hemingway Road, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF10 4AU
Modern hotel with free parking near the bay.