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Visiting Cardiff

History buffs will enjoy exploring Cardiff, and visitors give high marks for the shopping, theatre and fascinating museums. This welcoming city also attracts tourists with its entertainment and restaurants. Top sights in the city include Cardiff Motorpoint Arena, Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle.

• There are 378 hotels and other accommodation options in Cardiff
• The closest major airport is in Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.), 9 mi (14.4 km) from the city centre
• The next closest is in Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.), 21.3 mi (34.2 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Cardiff

The city is well known for its theatres and museums, and cultural venues include National Museum Cardiff, Wales Millennium Centre and Techniquest. Families come for attractions such as Barry Island Pleasure Park, Chepstow Racecourse and Cardiff International Sports Village. The city is notable for its historic sites and landmarks like Cardiff Castle, Llandaff Cathedral, and Castell Coch (Red Castle).

In Newport, there are 378 hotels and other accommodation choices so you can easily organise your holiday getaway at an affordable rate. Here are highly ranked ones based on Expedia user reviews:

• Cathedral 64 - This 4-star bed & breakfast in Pontcanna features free breakfast and free WiFi. It's a favourite with Expedia travellers for its convenient parking and central location.
• Bedlinog Inn - Our customers like the family-friendly amenities and clean, comfortable rooms at this inn. With a stay at this 4-star inn, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and a restaurant, along with free Internet.
• Central Guest House - Amenities at this 4-star guesthouse include free parking and free WiFi. Expedia customers like its breakfast and central location.

Other favourite sights in Cardiff include Cardiff Motorpoint Arena, Principality Stadium and Cardiff Bay. Outside the city, top places to visit include Clevedon Court, 15.1 mi/24.2 km from the city centre, and Bakelite Museum, which is 23 mi (37 km) away.

Getting around Cardiff

If you want to journey outside the area, ride aboard a train from Cardiff Central Station, Cardiff Queen Street Station or Cathays Station. Cardiff might not have as many public transport options to choose from so consider renting a car to explore the city.

Dressing for Cardiff

• Between January and March, you can expect the daytime average to be around 10°C and the night-time average to be 2°C
• From April to June, temperatures average about 19°C during the day and 4°C at night
• July to September averages 20°C during the day and 10°C at night
• Between October and December, the average temperature is 16°C during the day and 3°C at night
• Average annual rainfall for Cardiff is 32 millimetres
• Hottest months are usually August and July with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 2°C