Pontypridd Travel Guide

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Public Library Building, Pontypridd, Mid Glamorgan, South Wales, United Kingdom, Europe
River taff flowing through pontypridd town centre in south wales
Railtour at Pontypridd. UK Railtours brought a pair of class 66 locomotives, Nos. 66011 and 66116, in top-and-tail formation, to South Wales on their Valley Legend railtour. The tour visited the Ebbw Vale and Tower Colliery branches, and is seen here passing through Pontypridd on its return from Tower.
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Pontypridd, UK
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St Gwynno's Churchyard. 19th century gravestones in a sloping graveyard in a forest.
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Llechwen Hall Hotel

Llechwen Hall Hotel

3 out of 5
Llanfabon Pontypridd Wales
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pontypridd. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (689 reviews)
Lovely hidden gem . Easy to find . Lovely breakfast . Will definitely stay again .

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

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Llechwen Hall Hotel
Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

4 out of 5
Trehafod Pontypridd Wales
The price is Rp1.301.004 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp1.301.004
Rp1.561.205 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pontypridd. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (805 reviews)
Nice location

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
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! (3,040 reviews)
We have stayed at the this hotel a number of times and enjoyed our stay and the food room quality. However, this time was disappointing. On entering the room we were immediately hit with a smell of sewage, the bathroom door was closed which is odd as hotels leave them open. On opening the door the ...

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

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Park Lane Aparthotel

Park Lane Aparthotel

4 out of 5
23-24 Park Place Cardiff Wales
Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, meeting facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (62 reviews)
Great location, quick response from helpline, easy entry and exit.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Park Lane Aparthotel
The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

3 out of 5
10 Cathedral Rd Cardiff Wales
Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (313 reviews)
Great spot, lovely space and very clean and comfortable

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

3 out of 5
Pen Y Ace Inn Swansea Wales
Stay at this business-friendly holiday home in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium bedding. Popular attractions Craig-y-Nos Country Park and ...
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Popular places to visit

Millennium Stadium featuring a river or creek and modern architecture

Principality Stadium

4.5/5(198 reviews)

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.

Principality Stadium
Pierhead Building, a Grade One listed building of the National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff Bay, Wales. A Cardiff's landmark taken from Cardiff Bay.

Cardiff Bay

4.5/5(190 reviews)

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

Cardiff Bay
Cardiff Castle showing heritage architecture, château or palace and heritage elements

Cardiff Castle

4.5/5(251 reviews)

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 Castle
Aerial panorama of Barry Island, Wales, UK

Barry Island Beach

4/5(76 reviews)

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

Barry Island Beach
D6WYKM Aerial photograph of the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena

Utilita Arena Cardiff

4.5/5(59 reviews)

Cardiff Motorpoint Arena is located on Mary Ann Street in the heart of Cardiff. It was opened in 1993 and is the largest purpose-built facility for staging exhibitions and concerts in South Wales.

Utilita Arena Cardiff
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Cardiff University

4/5(44 reviews)

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.

Cardiff University

Things to do

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

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

Rp2.019.077
per adult
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

Rp1.875.498
per adult
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Rp290.558
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Bays & Castles Day Tour

Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour

Rp1.974.208
per adult
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour
The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition

The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition

Rp392.598
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition
Cardiff in a Day

Cardiff in a Day

Rp1.906.906
per adult
Cardiff in a Day
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Cities near Pontypridd

Cardiff which includes street scenes, a city and night scenes

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