Cathays Travel Guide

Name: Clayton Hotel Cardiff
Price range: £68
Rating: 8.8

Cardiff

A historic building with classical architecture, including a prominent dome and detailed facade.

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Cardiff University

8.6/10 (400 reviews)

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.

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From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

£45

per adult

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

Cardiff/Swansea: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Day Tour

£82

per adult

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

£16

per adult

76% of travellers recommend

Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Bays & Castles Day Tour

Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour

£82

per adult

The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

Pembroke Castle, Tenby and Laugharne in a day.

£80

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience

£59

per adult

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Top hotels in Cathays

The Angel Hotel

Castle Street Cardiff Wales

£56

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 ...

Celtic Manor Resort

Chepstow Road Newport Wales

£134

27 Sept - 28 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...

The Parkgate Hotel

Westgate Street Cardiff Wales

£101

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 restaurant in their ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,810 reviews)

"The staff were absolutely Superb, so helpful, room wasn’t ready but that was 1 o’clock they took my phone number and rang and we still got in the room an hour before we should have, the staff behind the bar offered to make cocktails even if it wasn’t on the menu and the staff up the spa were excellent ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales

£66

11 Oct - 12 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,679 reviews)

"I'm a regular visitor to Cardiff and always stay here. It's easy to get to and there's always loads of free parking. Staff are friendly and efficient. The rooms are huge and have a bath and heated towel rail, which I find useful. It's quiet and you never have to wait long for the lift. Special thanks ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Village Hotel Cardiff

29 Pendwyallt Road, Coryton Cardiff Wales

£84

11 Oct - 12 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

8.2/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)

"Lovely bar area and clean comfortable hotel. Good facilities but the pool was very busy."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

St Mary Street Cardiff Wales

£68

27 Sept - 28 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)

"Nice hotel in city centre, very clean and breakfast was good. Air con was slightly loud but not too much of a problem."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

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An aerial view of a city with a river, stadium, and surrounding residential areas.

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.

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An ornate market archway with a clock and a sign reading "CARDIFF MARKET".

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.

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A waterfront cityscape at dusk with a prominent Ferris wheel, a clock tower, and a calm harbor reflecting the sunset.

Butetown

The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Butetown. A stop by Coal Exchange building or Wales Millennium Centre might round out your trip.

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