Ystrad Travel Guide

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Ystrad Rhondda railway station, Rhondda Cynon Taf. Opened in 1986 by British Rail on the line from Cardiff to Treherbert. View north west towards Ton Pentre (the original Ystrad Rhondda station which changed its name at the same time as this station opened) and Treherbert.
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Ystrad Rhondda railway station, Rhondda Cynon Taf. Opened in 1986 by British Rail on the line from Cardiff to Treherbert. View north west towards Ton Pentre (the original Ystrad Rhondda station which changed its name at the same time as this station opened) and Treherbert.
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Hillside path The path just cuts the corner of this square, and above here the grass slopes of Mynydd Bwllfa lead to crags, which are in the square but not visible.
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The head of Cwm Bodringallt Looking up towards the ridge separating the Rhondda Fach and Rhondda Fawr valleys. The trees show where the appropriately-named Nant-y-lamb stream runs. Photo taken during a sleet shower!
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Nant y Gwydden picnic area, Forestry Commission
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Top hotels in Ystrad

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! (2,944 reviews)
Nice clean quiet room. Friendly staff. Lovely breakfast.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

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Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Mill Lane Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿2,606 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
฿2,606
฿3,128 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,179 reviews)
Room was spacious and clean. Parking was good

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

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Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿2,443 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
฿2,443
฿2,931 total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
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! (1,576 reviews)
Easy parking, comfortable room, reasonable rates. Would stay again

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Village Hotel Cardiff

Village Hotel Cardiff

4 out of 5
29 Pendwyallt Road, Coryton Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿2,695 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿2,695
฿3,234 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Comfortable and clean room.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Village Hotel Cardiff
The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Westgate Street Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿3,648 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
฿3,648
฿4,378 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,765 reviews)
Hotel and staff were amazing. Couldnt do enough for us . I will go back . Breakfast was stunning lots of it great choice. However at 7.30am the breakfast was cold . Beautiful hotel. I will go back there.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

The Parkgate Hotel
Novotel Cardiff Centre

Novotel Cardiff Centre

4 out of 5
Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿2,388 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿2,388
฿2,866 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Enjoyed our stay!!

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Novotel Cardiff Centre
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