Risca Travel Guide

Cardiff

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Things to do

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

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

£82
per adult
Cardiff/Swansea: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Day Tour
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

£16
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat 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
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Bays & Castles Day Tour

Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour

£82
per adult
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour
Tree Tops High Ropes at Ashton Court

TreeTops Adventure Bristol

£24
per adult
TreeTops Adventure Bristol
Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience

Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience

£59
per adult
Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience
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Top hotels in Risca

Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

5 out of 5
Chepstow Road Newport Wales
The price is £139 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£139
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 ...
Celtic Manor Resort
The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street Cardiff Wales
The price is £59 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£59
13 Sept - 14 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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (3,406 reviews)
"Easy check in, staff polite. Room was clean but dated but have stayed there before and knew that. The room we had previously was better, this room quite small. Breakfast was fab. Central location, near all nightlife and bars Definitely stay here again. Didn't use bar at hotel so cant commented on ..."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

The Angel Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Westgate Street Cardiff Wales
The price is £101 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£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! (1,816 reviews)
"This is a very good hotel, location, price, service, excellent restaurant and amenities. Close to the train station and to the center of town. Stay there if you travel to Cardiff."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 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 £71 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£71
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

4 out of 5
St Mary Street Cardiff Wales
The price is £67 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£67
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 ...
Clayton Hotel Cardiff
Village Hotel Cardiff

Village Hotel Cardiff

4 out of 5
29 Pendwyallt Road, Coryton Cardiff Wales
The price is £89 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£89
13 Sept - 14 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 helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"The lady who was working this morning at 07:30 at reception was very helpful and took care of me, much appreciated."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Village Hotel Cardiff
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Where to stay in Risca

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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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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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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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Grangetown

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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Pontcanna

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

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