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 walkable area.
Wales Millennium Centre
Enjoy a show at Wales Millennium Centre, a theatre with a story to tell in Cardiff. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Cardiff Bay Waterfront
Learn about the local history of Cardiff when you take a trip to Cardiff Bay Waterfront. Discover the area's entertainment choices or seek out its local tours.
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 entertainment choices.
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.
Principality Stadium
Catch an event at Principality Stadium during your trip to Cardiff. Discover the area's entertainment choices or seek out its local tours.
Top hotels in Butetown
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Although the early check in was appreciated, for some reason we were given an adapted room. As it was in a quiet area of the hotel we accepted it. I took a shower after checking in but the shower was blocked and flooded the whole bathroom. At 5pm I was told there were no maintenance staff on duty ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
The Coal Exchange Hotel
Very low quality breakfast. There was very basic continental options and the atmosphere of breakfast was grim. All tables were draped in black cloth. Looked like we were at a funeral.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Novotel Cardiff Centre
Clean room, bathroom was a bit dated but totally functional. The sauna and steam room were great. Bed was comfy. Onsite restaurant menus are not up to date online.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG
It’s a great location, the staff all seem very welcoming and accommodating. The breakfast is excellent. The bed itself was comfortable however the pillows were horrendous!! Very old and completely flat with absolutely no stuffing inside at all! This impacted your sleep a great deal! Very ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
Parking was excellent plenty of spaces. Room was clean and functional though i found the bed very hard. Receptionist was a joy, very pleasant and helpful. Excellent role model. Barman was slow. Breakfast was fine, no complaints and the restaurant staff was very polite and professional. Overall a ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
Lovely stay extremely clean and well organised from start to finish
Reviewed on 26 Apr 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.
