Old St Mellons Travel Guide
Cardiff
Visit Old St Mellons
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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.
Top hotels in Old St Mellons
The Angel Hotel
Reasonable hot buffet breakfast
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
The Parkgate Hotel
Ideal central location although no city view, despite booked. Room very clean and plenty of room. Comfortable beds. Dressing gowns handy in bathroom. Great selection of teas and coffee provided 😊. Breakfast service and selection of food excellent.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Celtic Manor Resort
Breakfast has so many options and was lovely and fresh. Staff were very friendly and always smiley and helpfull and the pool/spa was very relaxing would definitely recommend staying here
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
First time I’ve never really been impressed with the staff. On arrival they didn’t even acknowledge our presence - both tapping away on their computers - until one finally acknowledged us and said the other one would check us in. After another while, she finally just said “surname”!! No smile, no ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Lovely hotel. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Great centeal location and near the station.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Park Plaza Cardiff
Nice hotel close to the town centre and arena
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old St Mellons
Penylan
Travellers like the restaurants in Penylan, and Teamsport Karting is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
