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.
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.
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.
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 Gabalfa
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
Great car park. Poor breakfast experience.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday
Very pleased with the hotel, and very clean room. very quick room service.
Reviewed on 23 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 Gabalfa
Pontcanna
Bars, historical sites and gardens highlight some of the notable features of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.
Llandaff
Visitors to Llandaff like its monuments and historical sites, and Insole Court is a sight worth a stop.
Cathays
Cathays is well liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Cardiff area, you might plan a trip to National Museum Cardiff or Cardiff City Hall.
Whitchurch
Whitchurch is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Forest Farm Country Park, a top place to visit in the area.
Heath
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Heath and surrounding area, you can visit Cardiff Golf Club and National Museum Cardiff.
Roath
Travellers like the theatres in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Gabalfa Travel Guide
- Cardiff Bay
- Principality Stadium
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Cardiff Castle
- Barry Island Beach
- Cardiff City Stadium
- Cardiff Bay Waterfront
- The Grand Pier
- Bute Park
- Rhondda Valley
- St. David's
- BikePark Wales
- Llandaff Cathedral
- National Museum Cardiff
- New Theatre
- St. Fagans National Museum of History
- Barry Island Pleasure Park
- International Convention Centre Wales
- Cardiff City Hall
- Brean Theme Park
- Roath Park
