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.
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.
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.
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 great live music.
Top hotels in Cathays
The Angel Hotel
Good size clean room. Nice breakfast and hotel close to castle, city centre, and millennium stadium
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Celtic Manor Resort
The stay was very pleasant overall.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Lovely room, spotlessly clean. Excellent breakfast.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday
The spa facilities weren’t available due to maintenance which was a real shame as this was one reason we chose the hotel . There could have been more options for breakfast. Coffee wasn’t very nice , it was a lot of money for the hotel so expected more , overpriced for what it was , but it was a nice ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
Great location
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol South - Cadbury House
Absolutely beautiful room and food was out of this world
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
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.
Penylan
Travellers like the restaurants in Penylan, and Teamsport Karting is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Cathays Travel Guide
- Cathays Cemetery
- Cardiff Bay
- Principality Stadium
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Cardiff Castle
- Barry Island Beach
- Cardiff City Stadium
- Cardiff Bay Waterfront
- The Grand Pier
- Bute Park
- Noah's Ark Zoo Farm
- BikePark Wales
- New Theatre
- Llandaff Cathedral
- St. David's
- Rhondda Valley
- St. Fagans National Museum of History
- National Museum Cardiff
- Barry Island Pleasure Park
- International Convention Centre Wales
- Cardiff City Hall
- Brean Theme Park
