What to do while staying for the night near the International or Utilita Arena?
Whether you are visiting the city for business or pleasure, you will have an opportunity to discover what makes the capital of Wales so special and fascinating.
Finding your overnight accommodation around the Arena is a must, as it will not only allow you to travel to the venue easily from your bed and breakfast or hotel room, but also to explore the city centre. Many properties have family rooms and offer free Wifi and on-site car parking as well. Some feature a swimming pool, fitness centre and spa.
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In very close proximity to the facility, you will find St David Hall’s, another popular entertainment venue. Visiting the art gallery or attending a show there is a wonderful idea if you need to relax during your business trip.
Also, you’ll be able to indulge in a little shopping at St David’s shopping center, as well as the famous St Mary Street and Hayes promenade. Numerous b&b’s offer guest rooms in the heart of the city, which is ideal if you want to see all the sights.
From the world famous Castle to the Bay, or the Millennium Centre, among others, many of them are near the Motorpoint Arena, as well as cafés, restaurants and pubs.
Cheap Places to Stay – Hotel and b&b rooms to let !
Because it is very central and surrounded by some of the most interesting things to do and see in Cardiff, the Arena constitutes a perfect landmark to stay around during your stay for the night. Whether you are looking for apartments, boutique bed and breakfast rooms to let or cheap hotels, you will be sure to find what you need in this area.
One of the main reasons why you should stay right next to the venue is that traveling around the city from there is very convenient. Transport by rail or by bus is made easy thanks to the proximity of Cardiff Central Train Station and Queen Street Station, while CWL airport is a mere 20-minute drive away.
If you are planning a longer stay, however, and do not necessarily need to be at the Utilita Arena for business purposes, consider staying a bit further from the center, for a more unique experience. Rooms are available in b&b’s and guest houses all through the city, which means your options are numerous.
Consider the area surrounding Bute Park if you need some quiet moments in a natural setting, or even further on the outskirts, towards the Vale of Glamorgan.
Around the Motorpoint Arena, Exhibition and trade fair centre and in the city center you will find several inexpensive accommodations. Good choice hotels very close to the arena include Park Inn by Radisson and budget hotel Ibis Cardiff Centre.
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Utilita Arena Cardiff Wales
Name : Utilita Arena (formerly known as Cardiff Motorpoint and International Arena)
Location : in central Cardiff Wales.
Nearest railway station from Utilita Arena?
Nearest railway stations are Cardiff Central Railway station and Queen Street Station, both 4 minutes walk away from the venue.
If you are travelling on the Main South Wales to London railway line alight at the Central Station. From the Valleys, alight at Queen Street Station.
Nearest Airport ?
The nearest airport is Cardiff International Airport.
Address : Mary Ann Street, Cardiff, CF10 2EQ, Wales, United Kingdom
Postcode district : CF
Region : South Wales
County : South Glamorgan
Tel : +44(0)29 2023 4500
Capacity : 5,000 seated – 7,500 standing places
Owned : by Live Nation UK
Opened in 1993
Nearest Hotels : in the city centre between Queen Street Station and the Central Railway Station.
Nearby Attractions CF10 2EQ area
Millennium Stadium (Westgate St, South Glamorgan CF10 1NS): home to Wales’ national rugby team. Take a tour and see the club rooms, sit in the box seats, go in the locker rooms and down the tunnel.
Cardiff’s Forgotten Past (Tourist Information Centre in The Hayes, CF10 1AH): professional guided walks discovering Cardiff’s past. Jim’s knowledge is phenomenal.
St David’s Cathedral (Charles Street, CF10 2GE): small but very pleasant cathedral right in the heart of town. The inside of the cathedral is magnificent and the outside grounds are spectacular.
Cardiff Bay Barrage : extends from Cardiff docks in the north to Penarth in the south. You can have a nice walk with views of the bay and sea.