Cathays Travel Guide

Name: Park Plaza Cardiff
Price range: £87
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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Things to do

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

£16

per adult

76% of travellers recommend

Cardiff: Private Doctor Who Walking Tour

£22

per adult

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour

£85

per adult

The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

£86

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Cardiff Doctor Who Walking Tour

£24

per adult

Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Bays & Castles Day Tour

Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour

£85

per adult

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Top hotels in Cathays

The Angel Hotel

Castle Street Cardiff Wales

£49

13 Aug - 14 Aug

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! (3,299 reviews)

"Very nice and close to the castle"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Celtic Manor Resort

Chepstow Road Newport Wales

£105

17 Aug - 18 Aug

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 ...

8.4/10 Very good! (1,418 reviews)

"Breakfast was self serve and the bacon & sausage were dried up and overcooked at 730am. It was disappointing that we couldn’t eat in the grill at 8pm as it was booked out when we arrived at 4pm. We ate in Rafters which was pricier and had a smaller menu. Was only ok. Overall not been to CM for 3/4 ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

The Parkgate Hotel

Westgate Street Cardiff Wales

£101

13 Aug - 14 Aug

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 ...

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales

£68

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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! (1,634 reviews)

"Everything was good"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Novotel Cardiff Centre

Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf Cardiff Wales

£80

13 Aug - 14 Aug

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! (1,001 reviews)

"Its a bit 15 to 20 minutes walk tk city Center and the Cardiff Bay. But locations was quiet and clean. Staff was great except the one bartender named Sayad. Very grumpy and rude to customers."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Park Plaza Cardiff

Grey friars Road Cardiff Wales

£87

13 Aug - 14 Aug

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

"The room was really big with great amenities. The check in was really good, the lady checked us in called Zoe who was so friendly and helpful! We stayed for a concert at the castle and it was a 10 min walk max, great!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 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 ceiling with intricate patterns and two stained glass windows.

Castle Quarter

Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from St. David's to Cardiff Castle – 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 Wales Millennium Centre or Mermaid Quay might round out your trip.

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