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.
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.
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.
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!
Nant y Gwydden picnic area, Forestry Commission

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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! (3,030 reviews)
Our first room was really dirty, deep ingrained dirt and a general lack of everyday cleaning too. Luckily the kind manager moved us to a better room that was much cleaner. The staff are great, very friendly and the breakfast was reasonably good - but the building is very tired and and grubby with ...

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

The Angel Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Westgate Street Cardiff Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,639 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
฿3,639
฿4,367 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,787 reviews)
Excellent all round

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

The Parkgate Hotel
Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,374 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
฿2,374
฿2,848 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (1,583 reviews)
A great all round hotel

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Novotel Cardiff Centre

Novotel Cardiff Centre

4 out of 5
Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿2,590 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿2,590
฿3,108 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (1,009 reviews)
Clean and well maintained. Great facilities. But overall a bit dated.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Novotel Cardiff Centre
Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Mill Lane Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿2,473 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿2,473
฿2,968 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,222 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Village Hotel Cardiff

Village Hotel Cardiff

4 out of 5
29 Pendwyallt Road, Coryton Cardiff Wales
The price is ฿2,826 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿2,826
฿3,392 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Pool and changing rooms excellent. Staff very helpful. Bedroom was dirty.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Village Hotel Cardiff
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Rhondda Valley showing a ruin and tranquil scenes

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While Pentre may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Rhondda Valley and Dare Valley Country Park.

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