Title: Visit Riverside: Best of Riverside, Cardiff Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Riverside](https://expedia.ca/Riverside-Cardiff-Hotels.0-n553248635216275119-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Cardiff](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Cardiff.d6054272.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Cardiff](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Cardiff.d6054272.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Riverside Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Riverside.d553248635216275119.Car-Rental-Guide)[Riverside Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Riverside.d553248635216275119.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Riverside ## Cardiff ![C](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/953/36132559-43f1-434f-9993-a1339941bcec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![C](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/953/36132559-43f1-434f-9993-a1339941bcec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cardiff Millennium Stadium from Canton Bridge View of the River Taff, Cardiff Millennium Stadium and behind the stadium the BT tower.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635216275119/fb67ff00-339f-4984-bbf4-4d0538d9c8c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635216275119/fb67ff00-339f-4984-bbf4-4d0538d9c8c8.jpg) by [mord](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/23208) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Riverside Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Cardiff travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff.dx6054272) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Millennium Stadium which includes modern architecture and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084257/e0623f37-090c-417c-b9a3-3ceea290b34c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Principality Stadium Follow in the footsteps of sporting and musical greats when you tour this vast sporting arena. Walk on the pitch, see dressing rooms and lift a trophy. [](https://expedia.ca/Principality-Stadium-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084257.Vacation-Attraction) ![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 theater scene in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-Bay-Cardiff.d553248621532490507.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cardiff Castle featuring château or palace, heritage architecture 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 A fortified tower from the 12th century, World War II tunnels and Welsh military history make a fascinating day out at this magnificent castle. [](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-Castle-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084239.Vacation-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.ca/Barry-Island-Beach-Cardiff.d6086531.Vacation-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.ca/Cardiff-Motorpoint-Arena-Cardiff.d6168689.Vacation-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.ca/Cardiff-University-Cathays.d6084247.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![A tour arrives at Caerleon.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1015104/ec21001a-734f-4e90-a6c3-b7ad50b39792.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour. CA $168 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-wandering-bards-valley-tour-or-the-swansea-bay-tour.a1015104.activity-details) ![Cardiff Bay Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/734480/c26ff1e8-74f6-4a14-a3db-1e448a37f7cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff Bay Boat Tour CA $24 per adult **76%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cardiff-bay-boat-tour.a734480.activity-details) ![Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49556120/2ed2191f-1f28-407b-b6ce-a614604a299d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour CA $164 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cardiff-gower-peninsulas-cliffs-scenic-day-tour.a49556120.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 CA $33 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-royal-mint-experience-ticket.a44627037.activity-details) ![Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49566476/d6e3d577-4fff-472a-8c74-7c4382cecf55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour CA $164 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cardiff-waterfalls.a49566476.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 CA $164 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cardiff-south-wales-cliffs.a49610322.activity-details) [See all activities in Cardiff](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Cardiff.d6054272.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Riverside Hotel Deals ![OYO Flagship Cardiff Central](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11980000/11974300/11974291/9d0411c1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### OYO Flagship Cardiff Central Clare Street Cardiff Wales CA $57 CA $69 total Feb 11 - Feb 12 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle are ... 7.6/10 Good! (117 reviews) I enjoyed my stay clean room beddings quick response to my extra needs.Pleasw add larger bath sheets (large towels) otherwise i had fantastick stay.Now i got new home when visiting cardiff central. Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=11974291&PinnedHotelID=11974291&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635216275119) ![WiseStay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17570000/17560200/17560126/782abe55_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### WiseStay 45-47 Fitzhamon Embankment Cardiff Wales CA $61 CA $73 total Feb 11 - Feb 12 includes taxes & fees Stay at this guesthouse in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (212 reviews) Our room was clean and tidy and nice and warm, nice hot shower, good job. Could have done with some coat hooks on the wall and maybe sound proofed but overall pretty good. Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=17560126&PinnedHotelID=17560126&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635216275119) ![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 CA $81 CA $98 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,972 reviews) Great location, clean and tidy. Hotel is a little dated but that made no difference to us. The room recycling rules are unfathomable. One point to note - we went on a walking tour which revealed the Angel is the most haunted building in Cardiff! Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=34843&PinnedHotelID=34843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635216275119) ![Cardiff Marriott Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13800/13776/f5854d28_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cardiff Marriott Hotel Mill Lane Cardiff Wales CA $112 CA $134 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,196 reviews) Clean room, great toiletries, nice breakfast. Nice staff. WiFi was extra paid so not ideal but acceptable for a short stay. Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=13776&PinnedHotelID=13776&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635216275119) ![Celtic Manor Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456600/456532/0deab7de_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Celtic Manor Resort Chepstow Road Newport Wales CA $174 CA $209 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,342 reviews) A great experience Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=456532&PinnedHotelID=456532&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635216275119) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol South - Cadbury House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1639800/1639796/31e6bde6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol South - Cadbury House Frost Hill Bristol England CA $138 CA $166 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) Room was on the zero level which I have stayed in before on quite a few occasions - they are always cold, bathroom radiators don’t work and tv signal is awful and pixilated. Other than that the reception team, health club and restaurant were as good as usual Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=1639796&PinnedHotelID=1639796&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635216275119) [See all 1,734 properties in Riverside](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635216275119) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Riverside hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635216275119&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[Feb 8 - Feb 9](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635216275119&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635216275119&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[Feb 9 - Feb 10](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635216275119&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635216275119&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635216275119&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Riverside ![Castle Arcade, Cardiff. #red](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/953/769b4646-2bda-4a1b-a964-075062b24452.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Castle Quarter 4/5(5 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-Castle-Quarter.dx553248635216274590) ![Cardiff aerial view panorama in Wales capital cityscape 360 panoramic skyline feat. River Taff, Principality Stadium, Cardiff Castle, famous landmarks and city center downtown streets from above in UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190554/bd6d4131-8fbd-49c4-8b4a-60bdaf713d17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cardiff City Centre 4.5/5(28 area reviews) Discover the bustling shopping scene in the sixth most successful UK destination, featuring Queen Street, St. Mary's Street, and the Hayes. Explore Cardiff Castle, Bute Park, and the National Museum, while enjoying dining options at Mill Lane cafe quarter. [](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-Cardiff-City-Centre.dx6190554) ![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 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.ca/Cardiff-Grangetown.dx553248635216274471) ![A bridge over the River Taff in Cardiff against a blue sky ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635216274491/c80176f3-7f1c-4bc2-84b9-febcebb035a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pontcanna 5/5(4 area reviews) Tree-lined streets and large houses define this affluent Cardiff district, boasting cafes and independent retailers on Pontcanna Street and Cathedral Road. Enjoy Sophia Gardens, Pontcanna Fields, and the nearby SWALEC Stadium for cricket enthusiasts. [](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-Pontcanna.dx553248635216274491) ![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 Travelers like the parks in Canton, and Cardiff City Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-Canton.dx553248635216274449) ![Pier Building, Cardiff Bay. UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/953/2d821005-5650-4e03-84a0-f5aea5ac63cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Butetown 4.5/5(4 area reviews) The ample dining options and luxurious 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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