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 relaxing area.
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.
Cardiff Castle
You can learn about the history of Cardiff when you stop by Cardiff Castle. Discover the area's entertainment choices or seek out its local tours.
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 lively bars.
Top hotels in Cathays
The Angel Hotel
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Celtic Manor Resort
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025
The Parkgate Hotel
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
Reviewed on 2 Oct 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 Cardiff International Arena – 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 Cardiff International Arena 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 Cardiff City Hall or National Museum Cardiff.
Cathays Travel Guide
- Cathays Cemetery
- Principality Stadium
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Cardiff Bay
- Barry Island Beach
- Cardiff Castle
- St. David's
- Cardiff City Stadium
- Noah's Ark Zoo Farm
- Rhondda Valley
- Cardiff Bay Waterfront
- The Grand Pier
- Brean Theme Park
- BikePark Wales
- Bute Park
- New Theatre
- Llandaff Cathedral
- St. Fagans National Museum of History
- Barry Island Pleasure Park
- Roath Park
- Weston-super-Mare Beach
- National Museum Cardiff
