Pontypridd Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Pontypridd
Treforest
Treforest is well liked for its bars. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Pontypridd area, you might plan a trip to The Royal Mint Experience or Caerphilly Castle.

Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Good gym
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Llechwen Hall Hotel
The room was nice enough but the best aspect was the friendly staff and excellent breakfast!
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

The Angel Hotel
Beautiful foyers into hotel and grand staircase. Does look shabby in places but is an old building. Friendly welcome- we checked in late in the evening due to delayed trains but we received a warm welcome. Room was very hot couldn't open windows but luckily had a fan (which helped to cool the room ...
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Ty Ffarm at Gellilwch
What a fabulous house it has everything you will need for a break or a longer stay fantastic facilities hot tub was great
Reviewed on 11 June 2024

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
Lovely apartment- perfect location for centre of Cardiff and accessing the castle, the Taff trail and Bute Park. Super clean, well equipped kitchen - all we could need. Only thing was the parking is an extra charge and was a little tight for space.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Quay Apartments Clarence House
Friendly, simple check -in. Easy parking in multistory just behind which can be added to the room. Great TV, good shower and comfy bed. Roomy flat with good equipment level in the kitchen. Some welcome gifts too (tea, coffee, sugar, washing up liquid and tea towels) which were very welcome. Mini ...
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Popular places to visit

Principality Stadium
Follow in the footsteps of sporting and musical greats when you tour this vast sporting arena. Walk on the pitch, see dressing rooms and lift a trophy.

Cardiff Bay
Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this relaxing area.

Barry Island Beach
If you’re looking for a quintessential Welsh seaside experience, look no further than Barry Beach in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan.

Cardiff Castle
A fortified tower from the 12th century, World War II tunnels and Welsh military history make a fascinating day out at this magnificent castle.

Cardiff University
Founded by Royal Charter in 1883 and located in the heart of the thriving Welsh capital, Cardiff University has built an international reputation for the quality of its work.

Wales Millennium Centre
Book your tickets for theater, opera, dance and comedy shows and go on a backstage tour at this prestigious arts venue.
Activities

Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Bays Scenic Day Tour

Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour

Personally guided walking tours of Penarth.
- Principality Stadium
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Barry Island Beach
- Cardiff Castle
- Pen y Fan
- Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club
- Wales Millennium Centre
- Utilita Arena Cardiff
- Cardiff City Stadium
- Bute Park
- Sophia Gardens
- New Theatre
- Llandaff Cathedral
- St. Fagans National Museum of History
- Barry Island Pleasure Park
- Roath Park
- National Museum Cardiff












