Merthyr Tydfil Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Nant Crew on the other side of the Cantref Reservoir near Merthyr Tydfil, Powys, Wales, UK
Evening view over the Pontsticill Reservoir near Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan, Wales, UK
View over the Llwyn-on Reservoir near Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan, Wales, UK
Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil
The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street Cardiff Wales
The price is 1.570.970 ₫ per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
1.570.970 ₫
1.885.163 ₫ total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,054 reviews)
Friendly and helpful staff. Great location, indeed recommended.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

The Angel Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Westgate Street Cardiff Wales
The price is 3.168.342 ₫ per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
3.168.342 ₫
3.802.010 ₫ total
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,776 reviews)
Best hotel I’ve ever stayed in

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

The Parkgate Hotel
Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales
The price is 2.170.901 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
2.170.901 ₫
2.605.081 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,584 reviews)
Excellent staff, ideal room, free parking

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
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James Place @ Dowlais

James Place @ Dowlais

3 out of 5
84 High Street Merthyr Tydfil Wales
Stay at this apartment in Merthyr Tydfil. Enjoy free parking, a computer station and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Brecon Mountain Railway and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
Pretty reasonable place with easy parking and decent amenities

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

James Place @ Dowlais
James Place @ Pontmorlais

James Place @ Pontmorlais

3 out of 5
74a High Street Merthyr Tydfil Wales
Stay at this apartment in Merthyr Tydfil. Enjoy parking (surcharge) and a computer station. Popular attractions Ynysfach Engine House and Joseph Parry's Ironworker's ...
James Place @ Pontmorlais
Park Lane Aparthotel

Park Lane Aparthotel

4 out of 5
23-24 Park Place Cardiff Wales
Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, meeting facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (62 reviews)
Great location, quick response from helpline, easy entry and exit.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Park Lane Aparthotel
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Popular places to visit

Great Steam Train ride into the Brecon Mountains,

Brecon Mountain Railway

5/5(4 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Brecon Mountain Railway during your travels in Pant. Discover the mountain views and countryside in this relaxing area.

Brecon Mountain Railway
Sunset over ponsticil

Pontsticill Reservoir

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pontsticill Reservoir during your travels in Merthyr Tydfil. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

Pontsticill Reservoir
Front view of Cyfarthfa Castle, Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyfarthfa_Castle

Cyfarthfa Park and Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Cyfarthfa Park and Museum in Park. Amble around the area's parks or seek out its golf courses.

Cyfarthfa Park and Museum

Garwnant Visitor Centre

Garwnant Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Hirwaun, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the rocky beaches or discover the area's countryside.

Garwnant Visitor Centre

Joseph Parry's Cottage

Learn about the local history of Park when you take a trip to Joseph Parry's Cottage. Discover the area's spas and seek out its golf courses.

Joseph Parry's Cottage

Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre during your stay in Cyfarthfa.

Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre

Cities near Merthyr Tydfil

Brecon Beacons National Park which includes a lake or waterhole, farmland and land animals

Brecon

A sheep in the evening sun near Treorchy, overlooking the Ogmore Valley in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Mid Glamorgan, Wales, UK

Aberdare

Aerial View of Sirhowy River in the welsh town of Tredegar, Wales UK

Tredegar

Track towards Mynydd y Capel This path skirts the western side of the high ground leading to Forest Chapel, above a steep forest slope that drops down to Merthyr Vale to the right. The light westerly breeze is pushing the mist up over the hill.
Photo by Graham Horn (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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