Title: Saint Athan Travel Guide: Best of Saint Athan, Cardiff Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Saint Athan](https://expedia.co.uk/Saint-Athan-Cardiff-Hotels.0-n553248635118503709-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Cardiff](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Cardiff.d6054272.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Cardiff](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cardiff.d6054272.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Saint Athan Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Saint-Athan.d553248635118503709.Car-Hire-Guide)[Saint Athan Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Saint-Athan.d553248635118503709.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Saint Athan Travel Guide ## Cardiff ![St Giles Parish Church, - Gileston](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118503709/95a33e7d-7611-4e39-bcf9-a757f1a91025.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118503709/95a33e7d-7611-4e39-bcf9-a757f1a91025.jpg) by [Mick Lobb](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/26633) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Hangars on the horizon - St Athan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118503709/f06d07b1-4001-4e47-880e-c934170be2d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118503709/f06d07b1-4001-4e47-880e-c934170be2d0.jpg) by [Mick Lobb](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/26633) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Rich meadows - Gileston](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118503709/5e8f0132-a7c0-4bd5-90b1-7034b8bfea5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118503709/5e8f0132-a7c0-4bd5-90b1-7034b8bfea5a.jpg) by [Mick Lobb](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/26633) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Batslays Farm and hangar](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118503709/303f8d5a-bd49-4316-bb76-a5aac2cc6e43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118503709/303f8d5a-bd49-4316-bb76-a5aac2cc6e43.jpg) by [Mick Lobb](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/26633) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Approaching Gilestone from the east](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118503709/1feefa40-5519-4626-8bba-2750ddfc911e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118503709/1feefa40-5519-4626-8bba-2750ddfc911e.jpg) by [Mick Lobb](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/26633) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Saint Athan Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Cardiff travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff.dx6054272) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Pierhead Building, a Grade One listed building of the National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff Bay, Wales. A Cardiff's landmark taken from Cardiff Bay.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532490507/5dbf41fb-82e5-44f5-94c4-a1963ca618dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff Bay Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Bay-Butetown.d553248621532490507.Attraction) ![Millennium Stadium featuring a river or creek and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084257/e0623f37-090c-417c-b9a3-3ceea290b34c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Principality Stadium The spiritual home of Welsh rugby, the Principality Stadiumin Cardiff is one of the most famous sporting arenas on the planet, envied the world over for its cauldron-like atmosphere and state-of-the-art facilities. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Principality-Stadium-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084257.Attraction) ![Cardiff Castle showing heritage architecture, château or palace and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084239/ed41c62f-a193-4860-b2b1-e025766c3f02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff Castle Located in the heart of the city centre, Cardiff Castle is one of Wales’ most important cultural attractions. A rich history spanning 2,000 years is contained within its walls and fairytale-style towers. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Castle-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084239.Attraction) ![Aerial panorama of Barry Island, Wales, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086531/a86c09df-3b2a-4b70-a87e-f2b8f03961ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Barry Island Beach If you’re looking for a quintessential Welsh seaside experience, look no further than Barry Beach in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Barry-Island-Beach-Cardiff.d6086531.Attraction) ![D6WYKM Aerial photograph of the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6168689/0811544b-b030-400b-bd9c-ebc68552d1d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Utilita Arena Cardiff Cardiff Motorpoint Arena is located on Mary Ann Street in the heart of Cardiff. It was opened in 1993 and is the largest purpose-built facility for staging exhibitions and concerts in South Wales. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Utilita-Arena-Cardiff-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6168689.Attraction) ![Main building of Cardiff University - Wales; Shutterstock ID 289260233; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084247/83a5b0a0-fa6b-4b87-b9b9-31e6655d4a09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff University 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-University-Cathays.d6084247.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Cardiff Bay Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/734480/4b0892f4-d80b-4618-aaac-258402f7b81c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff Bay Boat Tour £13 per adult **76%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cardiff-bay-boat-tour.a734480.activity-details) ![Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49556120/542d07dc-66f3-4374-90a2-ba3455fcd4cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour £86 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cardiff-gower-peninsulas-cliffs-scenic-day-tour.a49556120.activity-details) ![The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour. ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1015104/09f538c2-9a61-41d9-9312-5624faf6a0f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour. £90 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-wandering-bards-valley-tour-or-the-swansea-bay-tour.a1015104.activity-details) ![Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Bays & Castles Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49610322/fc887d1b-1935-4547-8fbb-fa2e1453cb38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour £86 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cardiff-south-wales-cliffs.a49610322.activity-details) ![The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44627037/a0dddb0f-0671-4eec-93d3-e6dee1d124bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition £18 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-royal-mint-experience-ticket.a44627037.activity-details) ![Cardiff Doctor Who Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51279534/143d6986-0f9e-45de-a9e7-ec97210e6528.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff Doctor Who Walking Tour £22 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cardiff-doctor-who-walking-tour.a51279534.activity-details) [See all activities in Cardiff](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cardiff.d6054272.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Saint Athan ![The Angel Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34900/34843/5f26af86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Angel Hotel Castle Street Cardiff Wales £57 8 Apr - 9 Apr 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! (3,059 reviews) Friendly and helpful staff. Great location, indeed recommended. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=34843&PinnedHotelID=34843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118503709) ![The Parkgate Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66270000/66262800/66262736/3394a1df_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Parkgate Hotel Westgate Street Cardiff Wales £100 29 Mar - 30 Mar 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! (1,775 reviews) Fantastic service as soon as we arrived. Room was beautiful, well equipped with Toiletries and coffees and tea. Breakfast was beautiful Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=66262736&PinnedHotelID=66262736&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118503709) ![Future Inns Cardiff Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1170000/1160400/1160305/36628683_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Future Inns Cardiff Bay Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales £67 6 Apr - 7 Apr 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! (1,583 reviews) Don’t be put off by the building work going on around the bay. This hotel is a fab base for city and bay exploring . Free parking . Staff couldn’t have been any more helpful . Spacious and clean rooms Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=1160305&PinnedHotelID=1160305&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118503709) ![Cardiff Marriott Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13800/13776/eca2ae56_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cardiff Marriott Hotel Mill Lane Cardiff Wales £94 29 Mar - 30 Mar 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,230 reviews) The conference was well organised and the service couldn't have been better. I was disappointed you charged extra for a mint tea after paying for an adfitional breakfast. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=13776&PinnedHotelID=13776&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118503709) ![Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2260000/2256300/2256209/8099488a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff Station Approach Cardiff Wales Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £51 9 Apr - 10 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,087 reviews) Great location staff were very friendly would definitely return Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=2256209&PinnedHotelID=2256209&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118503709) ![Park Plaza Cardiff](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1250000/1240600/1240563/97942cbe_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Park Plaza Cardiff Grey friars Road Cardiff Wales £92 6 Apr - 7 Apr 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! (1,001 reviews) A Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=1240563&PinnedHotelID=1240563&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118503709) [See all 1,908 properties in Saint Athan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635118503709) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Rhoose.dx182883) ![The Royal Mint.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000010684/63021a41-e436-4350-8cf3-b73c13e7052c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Llantrisant Llantrisant is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Royal Mint Experience and Llantrisant Leisure Centre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Llantrisant.dx3000010684) ![Where else would you be on an autumn Saturday. C'mon you Bluebirds!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/953/e2fe4eca-9d62-4d95-b2e7-5c7a2027369b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Canton 5/5(1 area review) Travellers like the parks in Canton, and Cardiff City Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Canton.dx553248635216274449) ![Llandaff Cathedral featuring religious elements, heritage elements and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084255/7c234db8-2a6e-41cf-9e11-5fb11afdf1b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Llandaff 5/5(1 area review) Visitors to Llandaff like its monuments and historical sites, and Insole Court is a sight worth a stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Llandaff.dx553248635216274482) ![Beautiful flowers by the banks of the River Taff in Cardiff](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/953/b26b80b8-d00e-43b9-ba48-32f269e0fee7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Grangetown 3.5/5(8 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Grangetown.dx553248635216274471) ![C](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/953/36132559-43f1-434f-9993-a1339941bcec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Riverside 4/5(62 area reviews) You might appreciate the river views and historical sites in Riverside, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle are just a few notable stops. 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