Abercarn Travel Guide
Cardiff
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

Barry Island Beach
If you’re looking for a quintessential Welsh seaside experience, look no further than Barry Beach in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan.

Cardiff Castle
Located in the heart of the city centre, Cardiff Castle is one of Wales’ most important cultural attractions. A rich history spanning 2,000 years is contained within its walls and fairytale-style towers.

Cardiff University
Founded by Royal Charter in 1883 and located in the heart of the thriving Welsh capital, Cardiff University has built an international reputation for the quality of its work.

Utilita Arena Cardiff
Cardiff Motorpoint Arena is located on Mary Ann Street in the heart of Cardiff. It was opened in 1993 and is the largest purpose-built facility for staging exhibitions and concerts in South Wales.
Things to do

The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.

Cardiff Private Day Tour of South Wales Castles

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition
Top hotels in Abercarn

The Cwmcarn Hotel
Basic and ok ish...communal small tv...not good for biz travellers
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

The Parkgate Hotel
Average
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Park Plaza Cardiff
Excellent on all fronts.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

The Angel Hotel
The hotel felt a little run down with only one lift in operation. Breakfast was ok, the staff were responsive once I had pointed out that some of the food needed replenishing, eg fried eggs, ham and cheese. The bed was very comfortable but the TV was poor and remote had no battery cover and batteries ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Celtic Manor Resort
The Good: Staff were friendly and helpful. The food was great, plenty of options for places to eat. Plenty of activities available and easy to book. The Bad: No complimentary parking. Some of the lifts were broken and had been for several days before we arrived. There seemed to be no interest in ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Good hotel and was perfect location for us with a 4 year old for the night. Hotel rooms are a little dated but all good, however, our bathroom toilet had a terrible public urine smell to it. We had already put the little one to sleep so we shut the door and didn’t mention it until before breakfast ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Abercarn

Caerleon
Caerleon is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Isca Augusta and Caerleon Amphitheatre.

Langstone
Some popular features of Langstone include its restaurants and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club or Coldra Woods are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Penylan
Travellers like the restaurants in Penylan, and Teamsport Karting is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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.

Roath
Travellers like the theatres in Roath, and The Gate Arts and Community Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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.
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