Penarth

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Penarth

A view of Dinas Powis. Looking westwards over Dinas Powys from beside the Sully road.
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Dinas Powys

Travelers like the golf courses in Dinas Powys, and Dinas Powys Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Dinas Powys
St Dochdwy's Church, Llandough Viewed from Llandough Hill
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Llandough

Though Llandough might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cardiff International Sports Village and Cardiff Bay.

Llandough
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, Penarth. Wales. UK

Sully

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

Sully
Bring a telephoto lens

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
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Beachcliff Hotel and Apartments

Beachcliff Hotel and Apartments

3 out of 5
The Esplanade, Penarth, Wales
$160 nightly
The price is $183 total per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
$183 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Total includes taxes and 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! (153 reviews)
Sat night stay
"Good place nice location. Parking is in streets behind place 5 mins away. Clean tidy and quiet. Would stay again."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Beachcliff Hotel and Apartments
Glendale hotel

Glendale hotel

2.5 out of 5
Plymouth Rd, Penarth, Wales
$122 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
$147 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Total includes taxes and 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! (37 reviews)
"Well sited next to station & comfortable. Parking is limited to street with a 2 hour maximum until 18.30"

Reviewed on May 8, 2025

Glendale hotel
The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales
$64 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$77 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,542 reviews)
"The hotel was in a brilliant location and very reasonably priced. Uniquely decorated and full of history, but also practical. The stand out feature however was how helpful, friendly and professional the staff were, from the receptionists, the manager in charge of the restaurant, and the cleaning ..."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

The Angel Hotel
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Cardiff/Penarth Home

Cardiff/Penarth Home

Penarth
Stay at this apartment in Penarth. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff Bay are located nearby.
Cardiff/Penarth Home
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! (266 reviews)
Spires 2 Bed Apartment in Cardiff.
"Easy hassle-free access to building in a great area ( just past Cardiff Castle near Sophie Gardens nearby). The 2 bed apartment ( with en-suites) was very clean with good decor. Very comfortable beds. Good sized rooms. We had a very quiet and chilled stay. Kitchen/community room was very well equipped. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
Newport Student Village - Campus Accommodation

Newport Student Village - Campus Accommodation

4 out of 5
Usk Way, Endeavour House, Newport, Wales
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Friars Walk Newport and Belle Vue ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (210 reviews)
"friendly staff, nice clean rooms, easy access to trains/buses/town/shopping"

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

Newport Student Village - Campus Accommodation
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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 city, modern architecture and a square or plaza

Cardiff Bay

Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.

Cardiff Bay
Barry, South Wales. Vale of Glamorgan. UK

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 showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and a castle

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 which includes street scenes, modern architecture and signage

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

$23
per adult
Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour
From Cardiff: Cliffs, Beaches And Castles Of South Wales

Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour

$120
per adult
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

$17
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys

From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys

$122
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys
Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff

Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff

$34
per adult
Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff
Explore Cardiff in 90 minutes with a Local

Explore Cardiff in 90 minutes with a Local

$215
per adult
Explore Cardiff in 90 minutes with a Local
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Cities near Penarth

Cardiff showing a city, street scenes and night scenes

Cardiff

Barry

Barry