Roath
Cardiff
Popular places to visit
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.
Cardiff Bay
Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition
Top hotels in Roath
Crofts Hotel
Always spotlessly clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
The Parkgate Hotel
Staff were helpful and friendly! The location is the best! Easy to see all the sites and we were able to walk to everything. Breakfast was excellent and the Hotel is a 5 min walk to the Train Station!
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
The Angel Hotel
The staff were very friendly, and upgraded us to a castle view room on arrival which was kind. The room was spacious, with a heated towel rack in the bathroom. Lots of little touches that made our stay here very enjoyable.
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Park Plaza Cardiff
Had a lovely time at this hotel. Staff were very helpful and attentive. Room was clean and comfortable. Good price and better value than some higher priced hotels. Late check out which is great
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Celtic Manor Resort
The Good: Staff were friendly and helpful. The food was great, plenty of options for places to eat. Plenty of activities available and easy to book. The Bad: No complimentary parking. Some of the lifts were broken and had been for several days before we arrived. There seemed to be no interest in ...
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Good hotel and was perfect location for us with a 4 year old for the night. Hotel rooms are a little dated but all good, however, our bathroom toilet had a terrible public urine smell to it. We had already put the little one to sleep so we shut the door and didn’t mention it until before breakfast ...
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Roath
Cathays
Cathays is well-liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Cardiff area, you might plan a trip to National Museum Cardiff or Cardiff City Hall.
Adamsdown
Spas and bars are some things travelers note about Adamsdown. Check out Utilita Arena Cardiff or New Theatre while you're familiarizing yourself with the larger area.
Penylan
Travelers like the restaurants in Penylan, and Teamsport Karting is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Cardiff City Centre
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Cardiff City Centre. Make a stop by St. David's or Utilita Arena Cardiff while you're exploring the area.
Castle Quarter
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Castle Quarter. Make a stop by Cardiff Market or St. David's while you're exploring the area.
Splott
While there might not be top attractions in Splott, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Utilita Arena Cardiff and St. David's.
