Charming and compact, Cardiff sits between a picturesque castle and an ultramodern waterfront. The lively city has certainly reinvented itself from when it was known as an industrial port town. Today, it is popular for its exciting rugby tournaments, thriving shopping and art scenes, and castles. While choice of accommodations in most Cardiff neighborhoods is still dominated by chain hotels, there are increasingly more other great options where visitors can stay, including cozy boutique inns.
Where to stay
in Cardiff
Best Places to Stay for History and Culture
History buffs often like to book accommodations in Cardiff City Center, just south of the 11th-century Cardiff Castle. Stay in the area if you want to be near the National Museum, which traces the country's history to the time of the dinosaurs. Said to be one of the world's biggest urban regeneration projects, Cardiff Bay is a big draw for architecture enthusiasts. Finding a hotel here also means close proximity to the Wales Millennium Center, which hosts frequent theater and music shows. To stay in a pleasant spot outside the city center, consider booking a hotel in Cowbridge, which features attractions such as the Old Beaupre Castle and Cowbridge Physic Garden.
Cardiff City Centre
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Cardiff City Centre. Make a stop by Principality Stadium or St. David's Hall while you're exploring the area.
Recommended hotels in Cardiff City Centre
Cowbridge
Cowbridge is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Beaupre Castle and Taskforce Paint Ball Games.
Recommended hotels in Cowbridge
Recommended hotels in Cardiff Bay
Great Neighborhoods for Dining and Shopping
Booking a room in Cardiff City Center puts visitors close to its numerous shopping options. Head to Castle Street and Queen Street for local and international brands or check out the area's numerous Victorian shopping arcades. Home to a diverse mix of cultures, neighboring Riverside is a great place to stay to dine at Chinese, Indian, and Halal restaurants. For an altogether different shopping and dining experience, arrange accommodations near Cardiff Bay's Mermaid Quay. Featuring countless boutiques, bars, cafés, and restaurants, the waterfront shopping area caters to all tastes.
Cardiff City Centre
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Cardiff City Centre. Make a stop by Principality Stadium or St. David's Hall while you're exploring the area.
Recommended hotels in Cardiff City Centre
Riverside
Some popular features of Riverside include its river views and historic sites. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Principality Stadium or Sophia Gardens are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Recommended hotels in Riverside
Recommended hotels in Cardiff Bay
Where to Stay for Outdoor Activities
Those who enjoy the great outdoors should consider booking a hotel in Cardiff Bay, which has some of the best wetlands preserves and wildlife spotting in the area. Rugby is popular in Cardiff. Finding a hotel in Cardiff City Center will put sports lovers in close proximity to the city's Millennium Stadium, the home of the Wales national rugby union team. Llanedeyrn offers a peaceful place to stay on the outskirts of the city. The area features beautiful landscapes with verdant forests, rivers, and fields.
Cardiff City Centre
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Cardiff City Centre. Make a stop by Principality Stadium or St. David's Hall while you're exploring the area.
Recommended hotels in Cardiff City Centre
Recommended hotels in Cardiff Bay
Llanedeyrn
Llanedeyrn is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Cardiff Golf Club and Roath Park while you're in town.
Recommended hotels in Llanedeyrn
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- Non-Smoking Hotels (116)
- Historic Hotels (114)
- Golf Hotels (106)
- Hotels with Free Parking (97)
- Family Hotels (94)
- Business Hotels (88)
- Hotels with Laundry Facilities (70)
- Hotels with a View (62)
- Cheap Hotels (61)
- Hotels with Free Breakfast (55)
- Hotel Wedding Venues (50)
- Hotels & Resorts for Couples (44)
- Luxury Hotels (42)
- Hotels with a Gym (38)
- Romantic Hotels (38)
- Hotels with a Pool (33)
- Resorts & Hotels with Spas (31)
- Pet-friendly Hotels (31)