Host your event in the heart of Cardiff

When you’re planning an event, location is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. You want somewhere easy to reach, simple to navigate, and close to the buzz that makes a great day (and night) out.

byCerdydd venues and hospitality spaces are centrally located across the city, giving your guests a brilliant experience from the moment they arrive. Whether you’re hosting a conference, training day, reception, awards night, lecture, networking event or private dinner, being based in central Cardiff makes everything smoother.

Here are some of our favourite benefits of why you should choose our venues.

Well-connected for all

A central location takes the stress out of travel. Your attendees can arrive by train, bus, car, bike or on foot and quickly feel like they've arrived.

Heading to Cathays campus? Hop off at the train stop on site, which has links to Cardiff Central, or stop at the National Express and Flix bus stop, which includes bus routes in from Bristol and Cardiff airports. So whether your guests are travelling in from across Wales, the UK or further afield, not only does this mean travelling to the event is easy, but it also supports delegates to use sustainable travel options and reduces the stress of driving – making your event accessible and hassle-free for all.

If you’re welcoming speakers, clients, colleagues or visiting teams, a central Cardiff base helps everyone feel confident about getting to the right place on time.

Better guest experience from start to finish

Events are not just about what happens in the room. They are about the full experience around it too.

With a city centre setting, guests can make a full day of it. It’s easier to arrive early, step out for fresh air between sessions and keep the conversation going afterwards, not to mention the panoramic view of Cardiff from the Centre of Student Life. If you’re planning an evening reception or dinner, it also makes it simpler for guests to get home safely at the end of the night.

It also gives your attendees time to explore nearby so they can make the most of their trip. Bute Park, 130 acres of landscaped gardens and parkland that were once the grounds of Cardiff Castle, and the River Taff are within a 10-minute walk from our venues, and Cardiff Castle and the historic Arcades just 15 minutes walk away.

In short, a central venue supports the kind of event that people actually enjoy attending.

Perfect for multi-part events

Planning a full programme, such as a conference with breakout sessions, a training day with networking, or a multi-day event?

A central location helps your agenda run smoothly. Attendees can stay nearby, move between parts of the day easily, whilst keeping their energy up. It also makes it more realistic for guests to join for one key session if needed, which can help boost attendance.

Ideal for overnight stays and seamless event schedules

Being centrally located in Cardiff makes it easy to plan an event that flows from start to finish. If your guests are staying overnight, there’s a strong selection of nearby accommodation within easy reach, including Cardiff University accommodation which is available from July until September, helping attendees arrive refreshed and on time.

It also means everything can sit under one roof. With our seasonal, nutritious and delicious hospitality, you can plan refreshments, lunches, networking drinks and dinners all in one place, with a service style to match your event. Take a look at our hospitality packages to explore the options.

If you’re planning an upcoming event and want a venue that’s easy to reach, enjoyable to attend, and perfectly placed for the full Cardiff experience, we’d love to help.

Get in touch with our Venues and Hospitality team to talk through your event and find the right space in central Cardiff.