Butetown

Cardiff

A waterfront cityscape at dusk with a prominent Ferris wheel, a clock tower, and a calm harbor reflecting the sunset.
A waterfront cityscape with a large stadium, a red clock tower, and modern buildings.
A waterfront with a red clock tower, a modern building, and a large dome structure reflecting on the water.
A historic building with a clock tower and a modern stadium by a calm water body.
A calm waterfront with a prominent red building featuring a clock tower, surrounded by a dock and calm water reflecting the sunset sky.

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A waterfront cityscape at dusk with a prominent Ferris wheel, a clock tower, and a calm harbor reflecting the sunset.

Cardiff Bay

9.0/10 (1,226 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this relaxing area.
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Things to do

The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.

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

€99
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Valleys tour or Swansea Bay tour. Please choose correctly.
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

€18
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour

€98
per adult
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

€99
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
Doctor Who and Cinematic Cardiff: Self Guided Walking Tour

Doctor Who and Cinematic Cardiff: Self Guided Walking Tour

€17
per adult
Doctor Who and Cinematic Cardiff: Self Guided Walking Tour
The Ghosts of St Fagans: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

The Ghosts of St Fagans: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

€7
per adult
The Ghosts of St Fagans: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Top hotels in Butetown

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales
The price is €87 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
€87
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,615 reviews)
"Stayed for the 1 night as a needed to get away from stress and work. Check in was quick and easy, staff explained services like parking, restaurant and access to room very well. Lift was out of order which for someone who works in hospitality, can relate to how frustrating that can be. Room was big ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Novotel Cardiff Centre

Novotel Cardiff Centre

4 out of 5
Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf Cardiff Wales
The price is €90 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
€90
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
"Due to the heatwave the rooms were boiling hot. Very difficult to sleep in even with a fan provided. The bathroom was very small"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Novotel Cardiff Centre
The Coal Exchange Hotel

The Coal Exchange Hotel

3.5 out of 5
The Exchange Bld, Mount Stuart Square Cardiff Wales
The price is €63 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
€63
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (870 reviews)
"Don’t stay at this hotel June to September. It is not able to handle hot weather. Our room was like sauna. The WiFi was poor at best with no or poor internet connection many times. The hot water was only warm at best. The building was a land mark and very interesting. The room was very large with ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

The Coal Exchange Hotel
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

5 out of 5
Havannah Street Cardiff Wales
The price is €132 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
€132
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Always enjoy staying here"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

3 out of 5
Longueil Close Cardiff Wales
The price is €74 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
€74
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Heatwave peak had passed yet the aircon was blowing warm air into the room. Offered a room facing opposite direction towards water of dock and a very good fan, but as windows had limiters didnt benefit us. Had to remove duvet from its cover but still had very restless night due to heat. Staff were ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

3 out of 5
Longueil Close Cardiff Wales
The price is €114 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
€114
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (307 reviews)
"Room clean no problem. Staff always helpful and polite. Breakfast was fine don’t expect too much, did the job. Location was a bit further than I expected. All other reviews said was great location I would not stay there again as thought location was ok good 10 minutes fast walked. Also wasn’t the ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
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Where to stay in Butetown

Find the best Butetown areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Butetown
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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.

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Photo by Darryl Ellson
Open Photo by Darryl Ellson

Castle Quarter

Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from St. David's to Cardiff Castle – discover Castle Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Photo by Roger Cornfoot
Open Photo by Roger Cornfoot

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.

A river with a boat, a bridge, and modern buildings.
Photo by Gareth James
Open Photo by Gareth James

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.

A suspension bridge over a river with leafless trees in the background.

Pontcanna

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

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