Butetown Travel Guide
Cardiff
Popular places to visit
Cardiff Bay
Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this relaxing area.
Wales Millennium Centre
Enjoy a show at Wales Millennium Centre, a theatre with a story to tell in Cardiff. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Mermaid Quay
During your trip to Cardiff, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Mermaid Quay. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
Techniquest
You can browse the exhibits at Techniquest, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Cardiff. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
The Senedd
The Senedd is just one of the places to see in Cardiff, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Principality Stadium
Catch an event at Principality Stadium during your trip to Cardiff. Discover the area's great live music or seek out its local tours.
Top hotels in Butetown
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Room was clean, temperature of room was good and the shower was nice and hot
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Novotel Cardiff Centre
Staff at reception were very polite and helpful. Rooms were a decent size with everything you needed and very clean. The negative is the pool which wasn't warm and the sauna and steam rooms were very small however, for the price you pay I would definitely return. Another negative is you cannot pay ...
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG
Great location, friendly and professional staff and very comfortable night sleep.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
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Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
The housekeeping team has been very unsatisfactory. It took them about three days to evacuate the garbage from my room, despite several reminders.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
The Angel Hotel
Friendly staff, nice room, close to amenities.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Butetown
Atlantic Wharf
While Atlantic Wharf may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Wales Millennium Centre and Utilita Arena Cardiff.
Cardiff City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from St. David's to Utilita Arena Cardiff – discover Cardiff City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Castle Quarter
Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Cardiff Market to St. David's – discover Castle Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Grangetown
You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Grangetown. You might want to make time for a stop at Cardiff Bay or Cardiff International Sports Village.
Splott
Though Splott may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Utilita Arena Cardiff and St. David's.
Adamsdown
If you're spending time in Adamsdown, you might enjoy its spas and bars. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Utilita Arena Cardiff or New Theatre.
