Title: Atlantic Wharf Travel Guide: Best of Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Atlantic Wharf](https://expedia.co.uk/Atlantic-Wharf-Cardiff-Hotels.0-n553248635976397790-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Cardiff](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Cardiff.d6054272.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Cardiff](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cardiff.d6054272.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Atlantic Wharf Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Atlantic-Wharf.d553248635976397790.Car-Hire-Guide)[Atlantic Wharf Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Atlantic-Wharf.d553248635976397790.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Atlantic Wharf Travel Guide ## Cardiff ![Pierhead Building, a Grade One listed building of the National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff Bay, Wales. A Cardiff's landmark taken from Cardiff Bay.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532490507/5dbf41fb-82e5-44f5-94c4-a1963ca618dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pierhead Building, a Grade One listed building of the National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff Bay, Wales. A Cardiff's landmark taken from Cardiff Bay.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532490507/5dbf41fb-82e5-44f5-94c4-a1963ca618dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cardiff Bay (Welsh: Bae Caerdydd) is the area created by the Cardiff Barrage in South Cardiff, the capital of Wales.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532490507/5d871587-aaac-45e7-85de-48309f4e571d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#cardiffbay #cardiff](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/953/cfef227d-183b-4721-b0c0-a43e4695fe14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![For all the torchwood fans. This did bring a tear to my eye to see how much people loved the character ianto. This is directly outside the dock entrance to torchwood itself.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/953/044d1be0-70fe-4b73-839a-63946b33e1e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Atlantic Wharf Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Cardiff travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff.dx6054272) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Millennium Stadium featuring a river or creek and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084257/e0623f37-090c-417c-b9a3-3ceea290b34c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Principality-Stadium-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084257.Attraction) ![Pierhead Building, a Grade One listed building of the National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff Bay, Wales. A Cardiff's landmark taken from Cardiff Bay.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532490507/5dbf41fb-82e5-44f5-94c4-a1963ca618dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Bay-Butetown.d553248621532490507.Attraction) ![Cardiff Castle showing heritage architecture, château or palace and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084239/ed41c62f-a193-4860-b2b1-e025766c3f02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Castle-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084239.Attraction) ![Aerial panorama of Barry Island, Wales, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086531/a86c09df-3b2a-4b70-a87e-f2b8f03961ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Barry-Island-Beach-Cardiff.d6086531.Attraction) ![D6WYKM Aerial photograph of the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6168689/0811544b-b030-400b-bd9c-ebc68552d1d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Utilita-Arena-Cardiff-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6168689.Attraction) ![Main building of Cardiff University - Wales; Shutterstock ID 289260233; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084247/83a5b0a0-fa6b-4b87-b9b9-31e6655d4a09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-University-Cathays.d6084247.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Cardiff Bay Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/734480/c26ff1e8-74f6-4a14-a3db-1e448a37f7cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff Bay Boat Tour £13 per adult **76%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cardiff-bay-boat-tour.a734480.activity-details) ![A tour arrives at Caerleon.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1015104/ec21001a-734f-4e90-a6c3-b7ad50b39792.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour. £90 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-wandering-bards-valley-tour-or-the-swansea-bay-tour.a1015104.activity-details) ![The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44627037/a0dddb0f-0671-4eec-93d3-e6dee1d124bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition £18 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-royal-mint-experience-ticket.a44627037.activity-details) ![Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49556120/2ed2191f-1f28-407b-b6ce-a614604a299d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour £84 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cardiff-gower-peninsulas-cliffs-scenic-day-tour.a49556120.activity-details) ![Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Bays & Castles Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49610322/fc887d1b-1935-4547-8fbb-fa2e1453cb38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Bays & Castles Day Tour £84 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cardiff-south-wales-cliffs.a49610322.activity-details) ![Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48840858/c02f0733-40e7-4890-bfc4-ac4e198a7b8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience £49 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cardiff-alcotraz-immersive-prison-cocktail-experience.a48840858.activity-details) [See all activities in Cardiff](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cardiff.d6054272.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Atlantic Wharf ![Novotel Cardiff Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/571700/571649/7a473de2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Cardiff Centre Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf Cardiff Wales £69 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews) Spacious room. Staff were very welcoming. Had a good stay Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=571649&PinnedHotelID=571649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976397790) ![Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/520100/520001/4f8bee79_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG Longueil Close Cardiff Wales £55 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews) Yes Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=520001&PinnedHotelID=520001&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976397790) ![Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68220000/68218400/68218398/a493176b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG Longueil Close Cardiff Wales £95 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (264 reviews) Clean room. Very spacious. Nice breakfast Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=68218398&PinnedHotelID=68218398&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976397790) ![The Angel Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34900/34843/5f26af86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Angel Hotel Castle Street Cardiff Wales £51 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,973 reviews) Good value and good location. Hotel decor however is in need of a update Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=34843&PinnedHotelID=34843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976397790) ![Cardiff Marriott Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13800/13776/f5854d28_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cardiff Marriott Hotel Mill Lane Cardiff Wales £72 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,198 reviews) Pleasent staff excellent service and food Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=13776&PinnedHotelID=13776&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976397790) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol South - Cadbury House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1639800/1639796/31e6bde6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol South - Cadbury House Frost Hill Bristol England £89 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Wonderful place to go to u win and recharge. Clean room, excellent amenities, courteous and accommodating staff Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=1639796&PinnedHotelID=1639796&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976397790) [See all 1,725 properties in Atlantic Wharf](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976397790) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Atlantic Wharf hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976397790&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976397790&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976397790&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976397790&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976397790&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976397790&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Atlantic Wharf ![Pier Building, Cardiff Bay. UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/953/2d821005-5650-4e03-84a0-f5aea5ac63cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Butetown 4/5(275 area reviews) The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Butetown. A stop by Wales Millennium Centre or Mermaid Quay might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Butetown.dx553248635216274142) ![Cardiff aerial view panorama in Wales capital cityscape 360 panoramic skyline feat. River Taff, Principality Stadium, Cardiff Castle, famous landmarks and city center downtown streets from above in UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190554/bd6d4131-8fbd-49c4-8b4a-60bdaf713d17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cardiff City Centre 4/5(888 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Cardiff-City-Centre.dx6190554) ![Castle Arcade, Cardiff. #red](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/953/769b4646-2bda-4a1b-a964-075062b24452.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Castle-Quarter.dx553248635216274590) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Splott.dx553248635216274403) ![Cardiff Castle in Spring. The daffodils, the national emblem of Wales bloom in Sophia Gardens and border the castle walls creating a very Welsh landscape](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635216274425/7c250f8f-1b5a-4d10-a19a-4bf9643055d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Adamsdown 4/5(19 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Adamsdown.dx553248635216274425) ![Beautiful flowers by the banks of the River Taff in Cardiff](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/953/b26b80b8-d00e-43b9-ba48-32f269e0fee7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Grangetown 3.5/5(8 area reviews) 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. 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