Aberdare

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A winding road through rolling hills with a valley in the background.
A park with a curved path, yellow autumn leaves, and a lake in the background.
A foggy landscape with standing stones in a grassy field.
A gazebo in a park with a flower bed in the foreground.
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A park with a fountain, red flowers, and trees.
Photo by John Lord (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Where to stay in Aberdare

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A grassy field with rolling hills in the background.
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Pen-y-Waun

Though Pen-y-Waun might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dare Valley Country Park and Aberdare Park.

The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street Cardiff Wales
$58 nightly
The price is $70 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$70 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,374 reviews)
"The hotel is in a very good location and Joey at the front desk was helpful. Unfortunately, there was very little else that would make me want to return. Breakfast was okay but the choice was very limited and refills were extremely slow, which at times felt almost intentional. The rooms are very ..."

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2026

The Angel Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Westgate Street Cardiff Wales
$104 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$125 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
The Parkgate Hotel
Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales
$71 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$85 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,671 reviews)
"This is my second time staying at future inn hotel. Amazing hotels. Parking great. Staff are friendly. breakfast is a wide variety. Only problem we had was our key card was playing up, they had a queue at reception for check-in and we had to wait which is not a great when you’ve already checked in ..."

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
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"266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World

"266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World

Aberdare WLS
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Aberdare. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Aberdare Swimming Pool and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (129 reviews)
"Everything was perfect from start to finish. The communication from the start was fabulous. Check in was really smooth and accommodating and the house was wonderful. It was clean, tidy and had everything you would require for your stay. The hot tub was already heated, clean and fresh. The little ..."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026

"266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World
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 WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (329 reviews)
"Very nice where we were"

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2026

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
Park Lane Aparthotel

Park Lane Aparthotel

4 out of 5
23-24 Park Place Cardiff Wales
Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, meeting facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Cardiff Castle and Utilita Arena Cardiff are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (84 reviews)
"The property was in a very good location, less than a 10 min walk to the centre and to the castle (we had come to attend a music event) it was lovely to be so close. The only downside was there was no opening window, it was a sealed unit. The weather is no fault of the owners and though they had ..."

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2026

Park Lane Aparthotel
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Stay near popular Aberdare attractions

BikePark Wales

8.0/10 (2 reviews)
You can take time to visit BikePark Wales during your travels to Troed-y-rhiw. Discover the countryside in this relaxing area, or seek out the golf courses.
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Things to do

From Cardiff: Hike The Amazing Six Brecon Beacons Waterfalls

From Cardiff: Guided South Wales' Amazing Waterfalls Tour

$153
per adult
From Cardiff: Guided South Wales' Amazing Waterfalls Tour
Self-drive Stargazing in Wales Road Trip Online Travel Guide

Stargazing in Wales - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan

$13
per traveler
Stargazing in Wales - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan
Brecon Beacons Hidden Gems

Brecon Beacons Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (7 Day Pass) UK

$33
per traveler
Brecon Beacons Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (7 Day Pass) UK
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Cities near Aberdare

A river with grassy banks and sheep grazing.

Brecon

A sunset over a calm body of water with industrial structures and smokestacks in the background.

Port Talbot

A marina with boats docked, a tall building, and colorful buildings in the background.

Swansea

A historic stone tower with a flag, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a clear sky.

Neath

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