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
lovely staff and incredibly welcoming
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

Llechwen Hall Hotel
A fantastic stay at this wonderful country hotel. The room was great, the food was excellent and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. I would recommend a stay here for sure!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

The Angel Hotel
Staff were exceptionally warm and kind, the hotel is brightly lit but in warmer colours than more modern hotels which was easier on my eyes personally. Beautiful hotel directly across from the castle and at the edge of the arcades and shopping area, perfect for tourists
Reviewed on 6 Nov 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
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

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

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

Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Bays & Castles Day Tour

Go Karting, Llandow South Wales @ Kart Kingdom
Cities near Pontypridd
- Principality Stadium
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Barry Island Beach
- Cardiff Castle
- Cardiff University
- Pen y Fan
- Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club
- Wales Millennium Centre
- Utilita Arena Cardiff
- Rhondda Valley
- Aberavon Beach
- BikePark Wales
- University Hospital of Wales
- Caerphilly Castle
- The Royal Mint Experience
- St. Fagans National Museum of History
- Barry Island Pleasure Park












