Hotels in Cardiff 

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Introducing Cardiff

Say ‘croeso’ to the Welsh capital, sitting pretty on the banks of the River Taff. This place has it all – pristine parks, urban charm and over 2,000 years of history. From spotting impressionist art at the National Museum to soaking up the sporting atmosphere at the impressive 75,000-seat Millennium Stadium, there’s so much to do.

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Popular things to do

Royal Mint entrance ticket with guided tour  . . Ever wondered where coins come from? Get to know 1,000+ years of the Royal Mint with a behind-the-scenes tour – you can even make your own.  Book Royal Mint tickets.

Royal Mint entrance ticket with guided tour  

Ever wondered where coins come from? Get to know 1,000+ years of the Royal Mint with a behind-the-scenes tour – you can even make your own.  

Book Royal Mint tickets.

Doctor Who filming locations walking tour in Cardiff (unofficial)  . . From the TARDIS to Cardiff, walk in the footsteps of the Doctor on this two-hour tour. You’ll tick off familiar filming spots around the city, like the National Museum of Wales, the location of Donna Noble’s wedding and Rose Tyler’s workplace.  Book Doctor Who filming location walking tour tickets. 

Doctor Who filming locations walking tour in Cardiff (unofficial)  

From the TARDIS to Cardiff, walk in the footsteps of the Doctor on this two-hour tour. You’ll tick off familiar filming spots around the city, like the National Museum of Wales, the location of Donna Noble’s wedding and Rose Tyler’s workplace.  

Book Doctor Who filming location walking tour tickets. 

Waterfalls walk from Cardiff . . Tick off Waterfall Country – AKA the Brecon Beacons National Park – on this guided day tour. You’ll see the four famous waterfalls, learn about their formation and take a dip if you feel brave enough. Book waterfalls walk from Cardiff tickets. 

Waterfalls walk from Cardiff 

Tick off Waterfall Country – AKA the Brecon Beacons National Park – on this guided day tour. You’ll see the four famous waterfalls, learn about their formation and take a dip if you feel brave enough. 

Book waterfalls walk from Cardiff tickets. 

Explore the haunted grounds of Llandaff Cathedral on a self-guided audio tour  . . Discover the spooky stories of Llandaff Cathedral on this self-guided audio tour. Download the app and follow the pathways around the grounds, said to be shrouded in mystery. Book Llandaff Cathedral guided tour tickets.

Explore the haunted grounds of Llandaff Cathedral on a self-guided audio tour  

Discover the spooky stories of Llandaff Cathedral on this self-guided audio tour. Download the app and follow the pathways around the grounds, said to be shrouded in mystery. 

Book Llandaff Cathedral guided tour tickets.

Silent disco adventure in Cardiff . . Sing and dance your way through the streets of Cardiff on this high-energy, hour-long tour. Don the hi-tech headphones and get set for decades of disco classics. Book silent disco adventure in Cardiff tickets.

Silent disco adventure in Cardiff 

Sing and dance your way through the streets of Cardiff on this high-energy, hour-long tour. Don the hi-tech headphones and get set for decades of disco classics. 

Book silent disco adventure in Cardiff tickets.

Private walking tour of Cardiff with Cardiff Bay . . This private three-hour tour, led by an expert local guide, ticks off top places around the city like the Victorian arcades, the oldest record shop in the world and the National Museum of Wales.Book private walking tour tickets.

Private walking tour of Cardiff with Cardiff Bay 

This private three-hour tour, led by an expert local guide, ticks off top places around the city like the Victorian arcades, the oldest record shop in the world and the National Museum of Wales.

Book private walking tour tickets.

FAQs

Where is the best place to stay in Cardiff?

If history is high on your Cardiff wishlist, the city centre – near the National Museum and Cardiff Castle – is a top spot. Fancy something on the coast? Cardiff Bay, once the city’s industrial hub and just a short bus ride to the centre, is packed with places to wine and dine with a waterfront backdrop.   

Where’s the cheapest place to stay in Cardiff? 

Prefer to spend the pennies on Cardiff’s attractions? No problem. Pontcanna – just under two miles from the centre – has luxury places to stay without the price tag. This nook of the Welsh capital bursts with independent shops, cute corner cafes and green spaces, perfect for slow Sunday mornings. 

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