Rhayader Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The Carreg Ddu reservoir on the Elan river in the Elan Valley near Rhayader, Mid Wales, UK
The Carreg Ddu reservoir on the Elan river in the Elan Valley near Rhayader, Mid Wales, UK
Elan Valley in Wales showing Afon Elan river flowing through a snowy panorama of a winter scene of mountains and blue sky.
Red Kite flypast
Penygarreg Reservoir
Ty Morgans

Ty Morgans

3.5 out of 5
South Street Rhayader Wales
The price is ฿2,841 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
฿2,841
฿3,409 total
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rhayader. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Rhayader Library and Gilfach Nature Reserve are ...
7.6/10 Good! (155 reviews)
accommodation was lovely and clean. Breakfast was really good. Only one negative but in no way reflection on the hotel our room was on the high street right next to the town clock, so heard the chimes on the hour every hour. Hotel great location for visiting the dams.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Ty Morgans
The Lamb and Flag Inn

The Lamb and Flag Inn

3 out of 5
North Street Rhayader Wales
The price is ฿2,841 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
฿2,841
฿3,409 total
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Rhayader. Enjoy a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Rhayader Library and Gilfach Nature Reserve are located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (55 reviews)
Had a great stay! The hotel staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, always ready to help with a smile. Their warm hospitality really made the experience memorable. Highly recommended!

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

The Lamb and Flag Inn
The Crown Inn

The Crown Inn

3 out of 5
North Street Rhayader Wales
The price is ฿2,486 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
฿2,486
฿2,983 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Rhayader. Enjoy a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Rhayader Library and Gilfach Nature Reserve are located nearby.
7/10 Good! (107 reviews)
Room was spotless staff very friendly and helpful food was great

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

The Crown Inn
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.
Dam View Shepherds Hut

Dam View Shepherds Hut

3 out of 5
Oakwood House Oakwood Lodge Park Rhayader Wales
Stay at this golf cottage in Rhayader. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Gigrin Farm Red Kite Feeding Centre and Rhayader ...
Dam View Shepherds Hut
Penygelli Country House Apartments

Penygelli Country House Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Wern Ddu Lane Newtown Wales
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Newtown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Womaston Castle and Vaynor ...
9/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)
Very quiet and pretty location, but not really walkable from town. The room was

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2024

Penygelli Country House Apartments
Chalet 32

Chalet 32

3 out of 5
Clarach Bay Caravan Park Clarach Aberystwyth Wales
Stay at this golf cottage in Aberystwyth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Clarach Beach and Constitution Hill are located nearby.
6/10 (1 review)
The chalet overall is looking very tired. The en suite loo is

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Chalet 32
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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Reviews of Rhayader

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 39%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Rhayader is lovely wee town very friendly people.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

A quiet small market town in a lovely rural area. Not big on nightlife or big attractions but perfect for a break away from it all.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely quiet Village with lots of walks rural locations. Solitary but close to civilisation if ypu want to get away from it all

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Situated in a lovely part of Wales with easy access to the lovely Elan Valley.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

I was not there long to explore it was an over night stop

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Good range of pubs and independent shops for a small town.

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