Chris’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A medieval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion right in the centre of the city. For those looking to see some history this is an impressive mixture of different ages with fantastic tours available of the house - Cardiff castle is the place to visit!
For those able to climb to the the top of the keep you get good views over parts of the city!
376 locals recommend
Cardiff Castle
Castle StA medieval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion right in the centre of the city. For those looking to see some history this is an impressive mixture of different ages with fantastic tours available of the house - Cardiff castle is the place to visit!
For those able to climb to the the top of the keep you get good views over parts of the city!
Having just completed a £30 Million pound revamp - St Fagans National Museum is a unique view into Wales past.
More than forty Buildings from different ages have been all brought together for visitors to walk in and around.
The museum also holds displays of traditional crafts with a working blacksmith forge, a pottery, a weaver, miller, and clog maker. It also includes two working water mills: one flour mill and one wool mill. Part of the site includes a small working farm which concentrates on preserving local Welsh native breeds of livestock. Produce from the museum's bakery and flour mill is available for sale.
328 locals recommend
St Fagans National Museum of History
Having just completed a £30 Million pound revamp - St Fagans National Museum is a unique view into Wales past.
More than forty Buildings from different ages have been all brought together for visitors to walk in and around.
The museum also holds displays of traditional crafts with a working blacksmith forge, a pottery, a weaver, miller, and clog maker. It also includes two working water mills: one flour mill and one wool mill. Part of the site includes a small working farm which concentrates on preserving local Welsh native breeds of livestock. Produce from the museum's bakery and flour mill is available for sale.
Neighbourhoods
Canton is a thriving suburb of Cardiff with it's only little highstreet full of smalls shops, restaurants and cafes.
Canton
Canton is a thriving suburb of Cardiff with it's only little highstreet full of smalls shops, restaurants and cafes.
Pontcanna
A posh area neighbouring Canton full of very nice pubs and restaurants!
Food scene
Fantastic Italian food by italians!
Less than 10 minute walk from the house
28 locals recommend
Calabrisella Canton
154 Cowbridge Rd EFantastic Italian food by italians!
Less than 10 minute walk from the house
Chapter Arts Centre
Market RoadA friendly arty place that does food!
Indian food with a difference. This place is expensive - but for good reasons! Might be a good choice for a treat!
29 locals recommend
Purple Poppadom
Indian food with a difference. This place is expensive - but for good reasons! Might be a good choice for a treat!
Chai Street (Canton)
153 Cowbridge Rd EGood indian food
Falafel Wales
122 Cowbridge Rd EReally nice falafel at really good prices. Great for a lunch stop!
Osaka
201 Cowbridge Rd ECafe Fresco
228 Cowbridge Rd ECheap and cheerful cafe five minutes walk from the property
Food and drink
The Lansdowne Pub
71 Beda RdA good old fashioned friendly pub
Brewhouse and Kitchen - Cardiff
Sophia ClosePontcanna Inn
36 Cathedral RdThe Cinnamon Tree
173 Kings RdA very good indian
Janata Palace
325 Cowbridge Rd EA good indian less than five minutes walk from the property
Pub
The Romilly
69-71 Romilly CresRobin Hood
16 Severn GroveSupermarket
Tesco Express
425-427 Cowbridge Rd ETesco Metro
11-17 Albany RdCo-op Food - Canton
329 Cowbridge Rd ECity advice
Getting around
Buses / Walking / Uber
Cardiff is a relatively small city. It's quite possible to walk most places but if you wish you can get to the centre quickly bus for less than £2. All buses take contactless payments.
Ubers cost around £5-7 from the room to the centre on a normal day.