Old St Mellons Travel Guide

Cardiff

A historic church with a tall tower and a graveyard.
Photo by Robin Drayton (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
A wooden gazebo with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.
Photo by Robin Drayton (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Things to do

From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

£45
per adult
From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

£16
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

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

£85
per adult
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

£86
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Bays & Castles Day Tour

Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour

£85
per adult
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour
United Kingdom 15 minute Go Kart Race Session

Go Karting, Llandow South Wales @ Kart Kingdom

£20
per adult
Go Karting, Llandow South Wales @ Kart Kingdom
See all activities in Cardiff

Top hotels in Old St Mellons

The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street Cardiff Wales
The price is £53 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£53
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (3,291 reviews)
"Ok hotel, but difficult in warm weather with no ac."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

The Angel Hotel
Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

5 out of 5
Chepstow Road Newport Wales
The price is £112 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
£112
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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 ...
Celtic Manor Resort
The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Westgate Street Cardiff Wales
The price is £109 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£109
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (1,808 reviews)
"Super helpful and friendly staff throughout the hotel which really elevated our stay."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

The Parkgate Hotel
Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales
The price is £69 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£69
9 Aug - 10 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! (1,620 reviews)
"Lovely big clean room just dated and needs modernising."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Park Plaza Cardiff

Park Plaza Cardiff

4 out of 5
Grey friars Road Cardiff Wales
The price is £92 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£92
9 Aug - 10 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 ...
Park Plaza Cardiff
Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Mill Lane Cardiff Wales
The price is £94 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£94
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (1,249 reviews)
"Expect more from Marriott. Lots of bird poop on the windows. 30 minutes to check in. Room was tired."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
See all 2,028 properties in Old St Mellons
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.

Where to stay in Old St Mellons

Find the best Old St Mellons areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Old St Mellons
Learn more about Old St Mellons
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.

An ornate ceiling with intricate patterns and two stained glass windows.
Photo by Darryl Ellson
Open Photo by Darryl Ellson

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.

A white house with a black roof in a rural setting, surrounded by green fields and hills in the background.
Photo by Roger Cornfoot
Open Photo by Roger Cornfoot

Risca East

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Risca East and surrounding area, you can visit Twmbarlwm Mountain and Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake.

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.

A suspension bridge over a river with leafless trees in the background.

Pontcanna

Bars, historical sites and gardens highlight some of the notable features of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.

Old St Mellons Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip:

Explore a world of travel with Expedia