Cathays
Cardiff


Visit Cathays
Stay near popular Cathays attractions
Things to do

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

Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour

Cardiff: Welsh Castles, Mountains & Steam Railway Day Tour
Top hotels in Cathays

Celtic Manor Resort

The Angel Hotel
"Fantastic staff in a slightly run down old building. Didn’t do anything bar take the lift to our room but for the price the staff made it 10x better experience than anything you’d get for the price range."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

The Parkgate Hotel

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
"Room was a good size. Plenty of free on site car parking. Only a few min9r niggles which detracted from an otherwise good experience. No shower gel on first night, nut was replenished the next day, as we're the facial tissues box which was all but empty on arrival. No mini fridge in room, but maybe ..."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Clayton Hotel Cardiff
"Room was clean but quite basic - bed was very small (definitely not a double). Water was provided but there is a charge for checking in early although a room is available to safely store luggage."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Village Hotel Cardiff
Where to stay in Cathays

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.

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.

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.

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.

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





















