Take the family on a boat cruise around the calm waters of Cardiff Bay. It's the best way to discover its stunning scenic beauty.

This inlet along the shoreline is situated in Butetown, a destination that has plenty of things going for it! Principality Stadium, Cardiff Castle, and Wales Millennium Centre are other interesting attractions not far away when you're done at Cardiff Bay.

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Mercure Cardiff

Llanedeyrn

$1,577

per person

Jul 24 - Jul 28

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Charlotte (CLT) to Cardiff (CWL)

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Staff were friendly and helpful, the hotel location was ideal for the university campus. Air conditioning in the room was impossible to work out, extractor fan in the bathroom was noisy and ran all night. Food was ok but limited vegetarian choice.

Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Lincoln House Hotel

Pontcanna

$1,862

per person

Jul 24 - Jul 28

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Charlotte (CLT) to Cardiff (CWL)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (696 reviews)

Loved the bone china teacups in the rooms and at breakfast. The hotel also had parking which is rare in a city location

Reviewed on May 13, 2026

Novotel Cardiff Centre

Cardiff City Centre

$1,581

per person

Jul 24 - Jul 28

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Charlotte (CLT) to Cardiff (CWL)

8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)

Rooms are old and tired looking. Windows didn’t block out traffic noise. Parking is not included with the room.

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

Browse tours and tickets to explore Cardiff Bay

Tours & day trips

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

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Private & custom tours

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Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

Free cancellation available

Food, drink & nightlife

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From Cardiff: Brecon Beacons Waterfall Walking Tour

Free cancellation available

Adventure & outdoor

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From Cardiff: Brecon Beacons Waterfall Walking Tour

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Classes & workshops

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Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery

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Cardiff International Sports Village

Enjoy a stop at Cardiff International Sports Village, an entertaining place to visit in Cardiff. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.

Techniquest

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Want to find a way of keeping the kids entertained for hours, at the same time as perhaps learning something yourself? Want to find it in the heart of Cardiff Bay, just five minutes’ walk from the train station? If the answer is yes, head for Techniquest interactive science discovery centre on Stuart Street in Cardiff.

Mermaid Quay

Relax in a waterfront bar or restaurant, view public art exhibits and go shopping at this popular Cardiff Bay destination.

Cardiff Bay Waterfront

4/5(5 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Cardiff with a stop at Cardiff Bay Waterfront. Discover the area's entertainment choices, or seek out its local tours.

Wales Millennium Centre

4.5/5(28 reviews)

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

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Utilita Arena Cardiff

4/5(8 reviews)

Cardiff Motorpoint Arena is located on Mary Ann Street in the heart of Cardiff. It was opened in 1993 and is the largest purpose-built facility for staging exhibitions and concerts in South Wales.