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 Riverside
WiseStay
Room was clean. Stayed there before. Really nice shower. Staff really helpful
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Austins Self Service Guest House
Great value for money
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
The Riverhouse
Room and facilities were really clean. Nice breakfast options; good value for money. Very convenient for the main rail/bus station, parks and city centre.
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
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
Other neighbourhoods around Riverside
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.
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.
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.
Pontcanna
Bars, historical sites and gardens highlight some of the notable features of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.
Canton
Travellers like the parks in Canton, and Cardiff City Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Butetown
The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Butetown. A stop by Wales Millennium Centre or Cardiff Bay Water Feature might round out your trip.
Riverside 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
- 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
- Roath Park
