Merthyr Tydfil Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Merthyr Tydfil

Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel
Lovely staff Clean room
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Castle Hotel
Check in staff member was very unwelcoming, tried to claim that we may not be allowed into our booked room because the hotel "doesn't allow 3 adults into the same room", even though we booked the room for 3 adults and the hotel accepted our booking. 3 adults in our case were 2 parents and our child ...
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Howfield Hotel
Stylish, well maintained rooms. Perfect for a night or two
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

James Place @ Dowlais
My accommodation at James's Place was perfect for my needs. Modern and stylish design. Fresh and clean throughout. Nice touches such as Welsh cakes and milk on arrival. Great information shared about the local area. Would highly recommend 10/10
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

James Place @ Pontmorlais
Everything was amazing, only down side was the noise in the apartment above which is more than likely out of your control.
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
As always, an excellent stay, clean, comfortable and well equipped and helpful comms from staff ahead of time and on site, thank you
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
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.

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.
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.
Ynysfach Engine House
You can learn about the history of Park with a trip to Ynysfach Engine House. Discover the area's spas and seek out its golf courses.
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.
Activities

The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.

Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour

Private Guided Hike: The Iconic Pen y Fan In The Brecon Beacons

Private Day Tour of South Wales, including Cardiff & Caerphilly Castle.

Private Guided Hike: The Brecon Beacons Eight Waterfalls!
Cities near Merthyr Tydfil
- Principality Stadium
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Cardiff Castle
- Cardiff University
- Pen y Fan
- Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club
- Wales Millennium Centre
- Utilita Arena Cardiff
- Rhondda Valley
- BikePark Wales
- University Hospital of Wales
- Caerphilly Castle
- The Royal Mint Experience
- St. Fagans National Museum of History










