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 family-friendly area.

Wales Millennium Centre
An architectural masterpiece, the Wales Millennium Centre is at the heart of Cardiff Bay, a wonderfully regenerated area full of striking buildings, wide open spaces and intriguing pieces of public art.

Cardiff Bay Waterfront
Learn about the local history of Cardiff when you take a trip to Cardiff Bay Waterfront. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.

Mermaid Quay
Looking for the very latest in high-street fashions? Want to pamper yourself with a luxury spa session? Or do you feel like treating someone special with a memorable evening out? You’ll find everything at Mermaid Quay, which is one of the premier leisure spots in Cardiff, just a short walk from the city centre and easily accessible whether you’re arriving by road, rail or water.

Techniquest
Want to find a way of keeping the kids entertained for hours, at the same time as perhaps learning something yourself? Want to find it in the heart of Cardiff Bay, just five minutes’ walk from the train station? If the answer is yes, head for Techniquest interactive science discovery centre on Stuart Street in Cardiff.

Principality Stadium
The spiritual home of Welsh rugby, the Principality Stadiumin Cardiff is one of the most famous sporting arenas on the planet, envied the world over for its cauldron-like atmosphere and state-of-the-art facilities.
Top hotels in Butetown

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Lovely room, spacious,clean and comfortable. Staff were lovely, very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was good as was our evening meal.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Novotel Cardiff Centre
To start with, the staff were absolutely lovely. In particular the receptionist (I think her name was Ellie) was so so welcoming, friendly and helpful! The hotel was clean, facilities were great. The room its self was very large and spacious with loads of natural light. Plug sockets, a fridge, safe, ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG
Yes perfect
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
Room wasn’t clean mold on walls by the window, on ceiling in bathroom. Dirty shower black grime on inside of the shower
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG
Great stay, room was very clean.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

The Angel Hotel
Everything’s good..
Reviewed on 2 Mar 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.
