Solo Female Travel in Cardiff

Solo travel

I visited Wales for the first time this year. I only managed to see Cardiff, but I liked this city much more than I expected. I was also shocked at how affordable prices were there compared to many other places, especially considering that I came from London.

Cardiff is a fairly safe city, in general, people are very friendly, depending on the region you are visiting, some areas have a higher crime and violence rate, where others, including the city centre, are mostly safe to travel solo.

i love cardiff. as (unfortunately) an american woman i am used to the constant threat of violence everywhere. i never feel truly safe especially since guns can be an are anywhere. i’ve never felt scared or unsafe in cardiff and have walked alone at various times in the night

Cardiff is a pretty safe city to go to. It has many of the attractions of a larger city as it is the capital of Wales, but it isn't big, so has a smaller city's feel. There is a big castle right in the centre, and plenty of other historical attractions including the Museum of Welsh Heritage. There are a few other castles worth visiting that are an easy distance. There are some excellent live music venues and plenty of great places to eat. There is a big range of cuisines that can be found, including Greek, Italian, Turkish, Mexican, West African, Jamaican, and then classic pub food as well. There are loads of excellent non chain places to get breakfast and coffee as well, and plenty of vegan and veggie options. Public transport is pretty good, and the train services allow you to get to Cardiff Bay from the centre conveniently, which is another nice place to visit.