6-Day Wales Road Trip from Cardiff to Aberystwyth and St Asaph

Your road trip adventure in Wales begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Cardiff. You’ll stay in Cardiff for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Cardiff has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Bute Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,654 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city.

One of the best luxury places you could choose in Cardiff is Cathedral 73. This 5-star hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 751 guests.

We also recommend the best 4-star accommodations, like Cardiff Marriott Hotel. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 3,366 guests.

Alternatively, one of the best cheap hotel options in Cardiff is Pontcanna Inn. This 3-star hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 761 guests.

If these hotels are unavailable during your vacation in Cardiff, our system will automatically help you find the best alternative for your stay.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Cardiff, Cafe Citta. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 504 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Cardiff is The Alchemist Cardiff. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,213 customers.

Locals recommend Old Arcade as one of the best restaurants in the city of Cardiff. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,079 customers.

Cardiff also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Cardiff is The Dead Canary. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 700 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 6-day vacation in Wales!

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Aberystwyth. You’ll stay in Aberystwyth for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Cardiff’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Cardiff, start your day with a visit to the amazing Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 656 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Henrhyd Falls. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,249 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Craig-y-nos Country Park to make the most of your road trip across Wales. The spectacular Craig-y-nos Country Park is a country park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 752 visitors.

The lovely Brecon Canal Basin is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 999 visitors have left this best-rated sightseeing destination average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Craig Goch Dam. This attraction is a dam rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 981 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Cardiff has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Aberystwyth. Aberystwyth offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

We recommend you stay at the exclusive Townhouse No.1, one of the best 5-star hotel options in Cardiff. At this hotel, you’ll have access to many exceptional amenities that will ensure a pleasant and comfortable stay. This hotel is rated an average of 5 out of 5 stars by 1 guest.

Alternatively, check out one of the best 3-star hotel options in Aberystwyth, like The Glengower. This hotel is a popular choice among travelers in the city and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,532 guests.

If you’re looking for a top-rated budget hotel, we recommend you stay at Aberystwyth Park Lodge. This 3-star hotel offers value-for-money accommodation and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 2,143 guest reviews.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Baravin. This popular restaurant is one of locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 664 reviews.

The remarkable Upstairs at the Pier is another top restaurant in Aberystwyth we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 659 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Aberystwyth, the fantastic The Glengower. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,453 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Wales!

Day 3 of your road trip through Wales gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Denbighshire for 2 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Cardiff is the amazing Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway. This attraction is a cafe that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,317 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible best-rated sightseeing destination, National Trust - Powis Castle and Garden. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,161 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Cardiff is the outstanding Lake Vyrnwy Dam. This popular dam and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,039 visitors.

The spectacular Pistyll Rhaeadr is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating waterfall and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,520 visitors.

There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Wales. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Denbighshire, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Denbighshire is the 3-star Wild Pheasant Hotel. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,055 guests.

If staying at a top-rated 3-star luxury hotel tonight sounds like something you would like to do, Beaches Hotel is your best choice. This hotel is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,153 guests.

If you’re looking for a top-rated budget hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star Gales Of Llangollen. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 842 guests.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Wales!

You still have 1 night left in Denbighshire.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Gwydir Forest Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,435 visitors.

Rhaeadr Ewynnol Swallow Falls Waterfall is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,314 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Smallest House in Great Britain. This amazing attraction is a house and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,218 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Conwy Castle. This castle and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 17,251 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Wales to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Denbighshire.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Wales!

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Cardiff. You’ll stay in Cardiff for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Cardiff’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Cardiff, start your day with a visit to the amazing Pentre Mawr Park. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 623 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Gwrych Castle. This folly and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,590 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Eirias Park to make the most of your road trip across Wales. The spectacular Eirias Park is a sport venue that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,061 visitors.

The lovely Pont-y-Pair Bridge is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 2,598 visitors have left this must-see tourist destination average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Cardiff has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Cardiff. Cardiff offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

We recommend you stay at the exclusive Cathedral 73, one of the best 5-star hotel options in Cardiff. At this hotel, you’ll have access to many exceptional amenities that will ensure a pleasant and comfortable stay. This hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 751 guests.

Alternatively, check out one of the best 4-star hotel options in Cardiff, like Cardiff Marriott Hotel. This hotel is a popular choice among travelers in the city and is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 3,366 guests.

If you’re looking for a top-rated budget hotel, we recommend you stay at Pontcanna Inn. This 3-star hotel offers value-for-money accommodation and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars in 761 guest reviews.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Pasture Restaurant Cardiff. This popular restaurant is one of locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 697 reviews.

The remarkable Bar 44 Cardiff is another top restaurant in Cardiff we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 733 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Cardiff is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 774 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Cardiff, the fantastic Kongs Cardiff. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 915 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Wales!

Day 6 of your road trip in Wales is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Cardiff before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Cardiff Castle is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Cardiff. This castle and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,664 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Cardiff and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Wales.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Cardiff at Elevens Bar And Grill before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 787 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Mowgli Street Food for your last chance at a meal in the city of Cardiff. The Mowgli Street Food restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 573 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try The Clink Restaurant Cardiff. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 366 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Cardiff. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Wales!