Get to know the good, the bad and the ugly of our intriguing past with a visit to National Museum Cardiff. With plenty of collections and exhibits to go through, you'll discover lots of intriguing stories here.

You're spoiled for sightseeing choice when staying in South Glamorgan. National Museum Cardiff is a great place to kick off here, but there are lots of other interesting sights to consider. Principality Stadium, Cardiff Castle, and Wales Millennium Centre are close to the collection of historical artifacts and will round out your day nicely.

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Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport

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Breakfast was good, staff were great. Rooms a little small. Short walk from the airport - only half a mile, but there is no sidewalk.

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Wonderful location for getting around Cardiff. Nite park and the castle very close by.

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