Where to stay

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.

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.

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.