Cathays Travel Guide
Cardiff
Popular places to visit
Cardiff University
Enjoy the student vibe at Cardiff University during your stay in Cardiff. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Principality Stadium
Catch an event at Principality Stadium during your trip to Cardiff. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene or seek out its local tours.
Cardiff Bay
Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Cardiff Castle
You can learn about the history of Cardiff when you stop by Cardiff Castle. Discover the area's great live music or seek out its local tours.
Barry Island Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Barry Island Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Barry. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its churches.
Utilita Arena Cardiff
Catch an event at Utilita Arena Cardiff during your trip to Cardiff. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in Cathays
The Angel Hotel
Clean room, good breakfast, very pleasant helpful staff
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Celtic Manor Resort
Clean room good amenities staff v helpful staff
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Reception very friendly and helpful. The room was clean, but an extra chair in the room would be better, as it was a King room, not single.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol South - Cadbury House
Excellent service, treated very well every time we stay, totally recommend for relaxing and being able to enjoy everything ans atay without having to go out anywhere.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Park Plaza Cardiff
Lovely room, great bar and restaurant in a perfect location in Cardiff city centre. Friendly and professional staff.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
The Parkgate Hotel
Lovely staff and thank you for providing ice for my badly sprained ankle
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cathays
Roath
Travellers like the theatres in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Pontcanna
Bars, historical sites and gardens highlight some of the notable features of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.
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.
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.
Gabalfa
Gabalfa is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Cardiff area, you might plan a trip to Insole Court or Cardiff City Hall.
