Title: Visit Town Centre: 2026 Town Centre, Cardiff Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Town Centre](https://expedia.com/Town-Centre-Hotels.d961889053066797056.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Cardiff](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Cardiff.d6054272.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Cardiff](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Cardiff.d6054272.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Town Centre](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Town-Centre.d961889053066797056.Car-Rental-Guide)[Town Centre Vacations](https://expedia.com/Town-Centre.d961889053066797056.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Town Centre ## Cardiff ![This 13th-century island castle is a fun visit despite its dark and gloomy exterior. The castle is important for having introduced concentric defences to Britain, as well as being a filming location for several episodes of Doctor Who.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123231/db0ed786-de1e-4b42-b882-2f9828a3115e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This 13th-century island castle is a fun visit despite its dark and gloomy exterior. The castle is important for having introduced concentric defences to Britain, as well as being a filming location for several episodes of Doctor Who.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123231/db0ed786-de1e-4b42-b882-2f9828a3115e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Crooked tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123231/ce5c85af-c728-40a2-a2f3-3fde30ef40ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Striking to see this semi-restored castle smack bang in the middle of town.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123231/e2b70238-fb03-406b-b720-d0d592508e1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The crooked tower. A giant wooden figure “holds” it up.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123231/62f47196-a1da-4cfd-80cc-92b937e6be4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Town Centre Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Cardiff Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Cardiff.dx6054272) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Caerphilly Castle in Caerphilly near Cardiff, Wales, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084235/3a3cb47f-5bef-42b4-9cb5-175d30d450b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Caerphilly Castle Caerphilly Castle is a huge medieval castle in the South Wales, located in Caerphilly, seven and a half miles north of Cardiff. The castle stands out from other Welsh castles thanks to two distinct factors. The first of these is its sheer size; it is the second largest castle in the UK after Windsor Castle, occupying 30 acres. [](https://expedia.com/Caerphilly-Castle-Town-Centre.d6084235.Vacation-Attraction) ![Millennium Stadium showing modern architecture and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084257/e0623f37-090c-417c-b9a3-3ceea290b34c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Principality-Stadium-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084257.Vacation-Attraction) ![Pierhead Building, a Grade One listed building of the National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff Bay, Wales. A Cardiff's landmark taken from Cardiff Bay.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532490507/5dbf41fb-82e5-44f5-94c4-a1963ca618dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff Bay Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-Bay-Butetown.d553248621532490507.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cardiff Castle showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and a castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084239/ed41c62f-a193-4860-b2b1-e025766c3f02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-Castle-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084239.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial panorama of Barry Island, Wales, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086531/a86c09df-3b2a-4b70-a87e-f2b8f03961ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Barry-Island-Beach-Cardiff.d6086531.Vacation-Attraction) ![Main building of Cardiff University - Wales; Shutterstock ID 289260233; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084247/83a5b0a0-fa6b-4b87-b9b9-31e6655d4a09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-University-Cathays.d6084247.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49556120/2ed2191f-1f28-407b-b6ce-a614604a299d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour $120 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cardiff-gower-peninsulas-cliffs-scenic-day-tour.a49556120.activity-details) ![The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44627037/a0dddb0f-0671-4eec-93d3-e6dee1d124bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition $23 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/the-royal-mint-experience-ticket.a44627037.activity-details) ![Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Bays & Castles Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49610322/fc887d1b-1935-4547-8fbb-fa2e1453cb38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour $120 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cardiff-south-wales-cliffs.a49610322.activity-details) ![From Cardiff: Guided Hike to 8 Waterfalls in Brecon Beacons](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48015786/7d100141-82fd-4304-9999-849f37a4b3ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Cardiff: Guided Hike to 8 Waterfalls in Brecon Beacons $92 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-cardiff-guided-hike-to-8-waterfalls-in-brecon-beacons.a48015786.activity-details) ![From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44644388/08024cc4-5311-4d2c-8ead-d39da04c534d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip $137 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-cardiff-wye-valley-and-brecon-beacons-full-day-trip.a44644388.activity-details) ![Penarth Marina](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1012213/3c428646-11eb-4e7a-a948-16e4bd1734b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Personally guided walking tours of Penarth. $14 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/personally-guided-walking-tours-of-penarth.a1012213.activity-details) [See all activities in Cardiff](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Cardiff.d6054272.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Town Centre Hotel Deals ![The Angel Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34900/34843/5f26af86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Angel Hotel Castle Street Cardiff Wales $63 nightly $76 total Feb 24 - Feb 25 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,983 reviews) Nice relaxed hotel, friendly staff and clean rooms. I will return again Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F24%2F2026&endDate=2%2F25%2F2026&selected=34843&PinnedHotelID=34843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961889053066797056) ![Celtic Manor Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456600/456532/0deab7de_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Celtic Manor Resort Chepstow Road Newport Wales $127 nightly $153 total Mar 12 - Mar 13 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,346 reviews) Always a pleasure to stay at Celtic Manor 👍 Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F12%2F2026&endDate=3%2F13%2F2026&selected=456532&PinnedHotelID=456532&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961889053066797056) ![Village Hotel Cardiff](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/200400/200304/2fd814f3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Village Hotel Cardiff 29 Pendwyallt Road, Coryton Cardiff Wales $86 nightly $104 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews) lovely room just a long walk to get to the room. breakfast was brilliant as always Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=200304&PinnedHotelID=200304&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961889053066797056) ![Cardiff Marriott Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13800/13776/f5854d28_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cardiff Marriott Hotel Mill Lane Cardiff Wales $82 nightly $98 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,202 reviews) Great central location, close to where we needed to go (station, utilita arena). Lovely staff throughout. Had a bedroom with 2 besds which was spacious and very comfy. Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=13776&PinnedHotelID=13776&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961889053066797056) ![Future Inns Cardiff Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1170000/1160400/1160305/70b33012_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Future Inns Cardiff Bay Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $78 nightly $94 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,579 reviews) Everything we needed. Easy parking, simple check in process, friendly staff, clean room. All great. Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026&selected=1160305&PinnedHotelID=1160305&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961889053066797056) ![Novotel Cardiff Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/571700/571649/7a473de2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Cardiff Centre Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf Cardiff Wales $78 nightly $94 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews) Spacious room. Staff were very welcoming. 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[](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-Heath.dx553248635216275021) ![Hollybush Estate Road - Coryton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634838840585/7d249d3e-2761-42ca-a97b-a35173d51667.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Whitchurch 4/5(3 area reviews) Whitchurch is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Forest Farm Country Park, a top place to visit in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-Whitchurch.dx553248634859592674) ![Llandaff Cathedral showing heritage elements, interior views and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084255/7c234db8-2a6e-41cf-9e11-5fb11afdf1b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Llandaff 4/5(1 area review) Travelers enjoy Llandaff for its monuments and historic sites. Consider checking out Insole Court while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-Llandaff.dx553248635216274482) ![DSC_3799](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635216274133/ebd3e24a-8be0-4fcc-88e0-364b269f2bdd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Penylan Travelers like the restaurants in Penylan, and Teamsport Karting is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-Penylan.dx553248635216274133) ![Main building of Cardiff University - Wales; Shutterstock ID 289260233; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084247/83a5b0a0-fa6b-4b87-b9b9-31e6655d4a09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cathays 4/5(2 area reviews) 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 New Theatre. [](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-Cathays.dx553248635216273960) ![A bridge over the River Taff in Cardiff against a blue sky ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635216274491/c80176f3-7f1c-4bc2-84b9-febcebb035a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pontcanna 4.5/5(11 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. 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