Gelligaer Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed. South Wales.
Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed. South Wales.
Star gazing at parc penallta
Pengam railway station buildings. Passenger facilities are few here. There is a smallish shelter and a ticket counter on platform 1 and a much smaller shelter on the platform on the camera side.
Edge of the common Looking north, on the far side of the road across the common there are enclosed fields again. The hill beyond is difficult to locate accurately; it is an old mine spoil heap.

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Our pick of the best Gelligaer Hotel Deals

The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street Cardiff Wales
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! (3,014 reviews)
Great location. Lovely room-very clean and comfortable. All staff very helpful and professional. Good value for money

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

The Angel Hotel
Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

5 out of 5
Chepstow Road Newport Wales
The price is NZ$244 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
NZ$244
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,342 reviews)
Clean room good amenities staff v helpful staff

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Celtic Manor Resort
Park Plaza Cardiff

Park Plaza Cardiff

4 out of 5
Grey friars Road Cardiff Wales
The price is NZ$183 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$183
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Lovely room, great bar and restaurant in a perfect location in Cardiff city centre. Friendly and professional staff.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Park Plaza Cardiff
Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Mill Lane Cardiff Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$163 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$163
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,214 reviews)
Reception very friendly and helpful. The room was clean, but an extra chair in the room would be better, as it was a King room, not single.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Village Hotel Cardiff

Village Hotel Cardiff

4 out of 5
29 Pendwyallt Road, Coryton Cardiff Wales
The price is NZ$181 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
NZ$181
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Very nice to reception staff

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Village Hotel Cardiff
Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales
The price is NZ$140 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$140
8 Mar - 9 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! (1,580 reviews)
Room was clean, staff polite and efficient, Good breakfast. One slight problem some sort of alam kept going off intermittentily thorughought the night not very loud but noticable.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Other neighbourhoods around Gelligaer

The Royal Mint.

Llantrisant

Visitors to Llantrisant enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, The Royal Mint Experience is worth a stop.

Llantrisant
Hollybush Estate Road - Coryton

Whitchurch

Whitchurch is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Forest Farm Country Park, a top place to visit in the area.

Whitchurch
University Hospital of Wales gardens

Heath

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Heath and surrounding area, you can visit Cardiff Golf Club and National Museum Cardiff.

Heath
Cardiff, UK

Gabalfa

Gabalfa is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Cardiff area, you might plan a trip to Insole Court or Cardiff City Hall.

Gabalfa
Llandaff Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, heritage elements and religious elements

Llandaff

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Visitors to Llandaff like its monuments and historical sites, and Insole Court is a sight worth a stop.

Llandaff
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Penylan

Travellers like the restaurants in Penylan, and Teamsport Karting is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Penylan


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