Penarth

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Penarth

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Dinas Powys

Travellers like the golf courses in Dinas Powys, and Cosmeston Lakes Country Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Dinas Powys
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Sully

When in Sully, you can plan a visit to Cosmeston Lakes Country Park and Barry Island Pleasure Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sully
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Llandough

While there might not be top attractions in Llandough, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cardiff International Sports Village and Cardiff Bay.

Llandough
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Sully and Lavernock

If you're spending some time in Sully and Lavernock, Cosmeston Lakes Country Park and Pennarth Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Sully and Lavernock
Glendale hotel

Glendale hotel

2.5 out of 5
Plymouth Rd, Penarth, Wales
The price is €130 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
€130
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Penarth. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff Bay are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (38 reviews)
"I stay at the Glendale regularly to visit my daughter and granddaughter who live nearby. It is a lovely hotel above an Italian restaurant with very convenient access to Penarth train station with regular trains into nearby Cardiff. It has both single and double size rooms and I usually choose a single. ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Glendale hotel
Beachcliff Hotel and Apartments

Beachcliff Hotel and Apartments

3 out of 5
The Esplanade, Penarth, Wales
The price is €167 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
€167
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Penarth. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and concierge services. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff Bay are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (155 reviews)
"Room 6 - The room itself was great. The mattress was too soft and rocked side to side when either of us turned in our sleep. It was July and the room was hot, sun was out in Wales! A fan was provided although a large industrial one with 3 speeds, loud, louder and helicopter! Couldn’t have it on whilst ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Beachcliff Hotel and Apartments
Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

5 out of 5
Chepstow Road, Coldra Wood, Newport, Wales
The price is €125 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
€125
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,302 reviews)
"Excellent, luxurious stay. This huge hotel is a well-oiled machine and functions brilliantly. Breakfast was superb. Staff extremely helpful. Meal options are varied but pricey. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Celtic Manor Resort
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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! (267 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, only stayed one night. Daughter has dietary needs so kitchen was a bonus"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
Student Only Eclipse

Student Only Eclipse

2 out of 5
Newport Rd Ln, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle are located ...
Student Only Eclipse
Yugo Explore - Arofan House

Yugo Explore - Arofan House

2 out of 5
Vere Street, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this aparthotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium ...
7.6/10 Good! (55 reviews)
Everything we needed for a comfy stay
"Private, quiet, clean, and perfectly suited to our independent travel style. Staff was pleasant by and helpful. We had everything we needed for a comfy stay."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Yugo Explore - Arofan House
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Popular places to visit

Millennium Stadium showing modern architecture and a river or creek

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.

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

Cardiff Bay

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

Cardiff Bay
Barry Island Beach

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.

Barry Island Beach
Cardiff Castle featuring heritage elements, château or palace and heritage architecture

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 Castle
Cardiff University

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.

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

Wales Millennium Centre

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

Wales Millennium Centre

Things to do

Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

€20
per adult
Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

€15
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys

From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys

€103
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys
From Cardiff: The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

From Cardiff: The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

€109
per adult
From Cardiff: The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
Castell Coch, Tongwynlais

From Cardiff: Three Castles, Welsh Mountains & More Day Tour

€114
per adult
From Cardiff: Three Castles, Welsh Mountains & More Day Tour
Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff

Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff

€29
per adult
Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff
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Cardiff which includes a city, night scenes and street scenes

Cardiff

Barry

Barry