Merthyr Tydfil Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Merthyr Tydfil

Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel
"Food was good excellent as were the staff but the hotel rooms badly need updating"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Castle Hotel
"Good breakfast. Spacious room. Tricky wifi."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Howfield Hotel
"Really easy check in and good correspondence prior to arrival. The room was very comfortable, bed especially so. Right in the centre of town, easy access to everything needed. Small bathroom and shower but perfectly adequate. Only addition that I would recommend is small fridge in the room."
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

James Place @ Dowlais
"Lovely and clean although noise from upstairs when staying on the ground floor was audible and seemingly unavoidable. That aside, it’s a cosy little spot that I would highly recommend as an affordable option to anyone looking to explore the Brecons. The information provided by the hosts on local ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

James Place @ Pontmorlais
"The accommodation was spotlessly clean, cosy and modern. Everything we needed for a long weekend away, the welsh cakes and fresh milk we found on arrival were a fantastic welcome. The car park was a stones throw away and very reasonably priced. We will definitely book again."
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Quay Apartments Clarence House
"Did exactly what it said on the tin"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Popular places to visit

Brecon Mountain Railway
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.

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.

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.
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.
Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre
Enjoy an outing to Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre during your stay in Cyfarthfa.
Joseph Parry's Ironworker's Cottage
Find out about the history of Park when you spend time at Joseph Parry's Ironworker's Cottage. Discover the area's spas and seek out its golf courses.
- Brecon Mountain Railway
- Pontsticill Reservoir
- Joseph Parry's Ironworker's Cottage
- Joseph Parry's Cottage
- Aberfan Disaster Memorial Garden
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Principality Stadium
- Cardiff Bay
- Cardiff Castle
- Pen y Fan
- Cardiff Bay Waterfront
- Cardiff City Stadium
- St. David's
- Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center
- National Showcaves Centre for Wales
- Margam Country Park
- Craig-y-Nos Country Park
- Rhondda Valley
- International Convention Centre Wales




