Title: Visit Llywel: 2026 Travel Guide for Llywel, Brecon | Expedia.com [Hotels in Llywel](https://expedia.com/Llywel-Hotels.d553248635149776123.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Llywel](https://expedia.com/Llywel-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635149776123.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Llywel](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Llywel.d553248635149776123.Car-Rental-Guide)[Llywel Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Llywel.d553248635149776123.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Llywel ## Travel Guide ![A larger view of the lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149776123/6d22b797-326a-4a24-a231-fba8783ea011.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Llyn y Fan Fach, Brecon Beacons in South Wales U.K. Biking through the beacons Early March 2017](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149776123/44871e53-edcc-4740-9d19-aba800002b38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nant Tywynni o Fwlch Bryn-rhudd](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149776123/05ec8782-b345-47e4-8cf1-14cf4ecc4f75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149776123/05ec8782-b345-47e4-8cf1-14cf4ecc4f75.jpg) by [Lloergi](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Lloergi) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ![Walkers on Fan Hir. The view north toward Fan Hir shows the drop off to the east face in shadow, and a party of walkers on their way back down.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149776123/fd2ce83d-e968-4ff5-af3f-8d1f8699c1bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149776123/fd2ce83d-e968-4ff5-af3f-8d1f8699c1bf.jpg) by [Nigel Davies](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/22898) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![View across the wooded upper Tawe valley Pastures of Blaen-car in the foreground and the west side of Allt Fach in the background.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149776123/e54e74f6-a4df-436a-b76f-5200ac2c03cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149776123/e54e74f6-a4df-436a-b76f-5200ac2c03cf.jpg) by [Jonathan Billinger](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/8569) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Llywel Things to do - Llywel Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Llywel ![Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1290/w4000h2662x0y0-cec0c361_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea Maritime Quarter Swansea Wales $76 nightly $91 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (568 reviews) Great sized room. Friendly staff in Reception and in the bar. Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=1290&PinnedHotelID=1290&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149776123) ![Village Hotel Swansea](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1580000/1573900/1573880/defd431a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Village Hotel Swansea Langdon Road Swansea Wales $83 nightly $100 total Apr 2 - Apr 3 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews) From the outset the reception was chaotic with lots of noisey people. I had to queue for self check-in. I queried why there was a £5 car parking charge when this hadn't been pointed out prior to my booking. I asked why this was and he said because I booked with Expedia. So be careful. The hotel was ... Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F2%2F2026&endDate=4%2F3%2F2026&selected=1573880&PinnedHotelID=1573880&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149776123) ![The Grand Hotel Swansea](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1190000/1189900/1189828/e5d79592_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Grand Hotel Swansea Ivey Place High Street Swansea Wales $82 nightly $99 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (937 reviews) Restaurant food is not up to the standard Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=1189828&PinnedHotelID=1189828&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149776123) [See all 1,570 properties in Llywel](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F23%2F2026&endDate=3%2F24%2F2026®ionId=553248635149776123) 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. ![The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101990000/101989200/101989105/7596f27b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn Pen Y Ace Inn Swansea Wales Book a stay at this business-friendly vacation home in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Craig-y-Nos Country Park ... [](https://expedia.com/Swansea-Hotels-The-Sleeping-Giant-Pen-Y-Cae-Inn.h101989105.Hotel-Information) !["266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18768600/18768564/a24b2573_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### "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! (122 reviews) Really accommodating hosts. They did everything to make sure our stay was trouble-free. The garden is very private and the hot tub was great. Comfortable home in a good location, with supermarkets in walking distance. Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Aberdare-Hotels-266-4-Starhot-Tublog-Firebq.h18768564.Hotel-Information) ![James Place @ Dowlais](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15710000/15705000/15704959/87340ba0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### James Place @ Dowlais 84 High Street Merthyr Tydfil Wales Stay at this apartment in Merthyr Tydfil. Enjoy free parking, a computer station, and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Brecon Mountain Railway and ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews) Pretty reasonable place with easy parking and decent amenities Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Merthyr-Tydfil-Hotels-James-Place-Dowlais.h15704959.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Llywel](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635149776123&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Llywel hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149776123&startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23)[Mar 22 - Mar 23](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149776123&startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149776123&startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24)[Mar 23 - Mar 24](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149776123&startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149776123&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149776123&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Panorama of Pen y Fan and Cribyn from a drone, Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532490423/e06353ae-a188-41bb-bdde-9cd56e250a66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pen y Fan Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pen y Fan during your travels in Glyn Tarell. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's countryside. [](https://expedia.com/Pen-Y-Fan-Brecon.d553248621532490423.Vacation-Attraction) ![Good spot for some astrophotography or just looking at the stars. It's a bortle 4 spot but shooting in to some bortle 5/6 in the distance to get the milky way.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532490542/485e77c4-3e06-48e8-ba8a-94c05029128d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Llangorse Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Llangorse Lake during your travels in Llangorse. Wander the picturesque gardens in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Llangorse-Lake-Brecon.d553248621532490542.Vacation-Attraction) #### Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center Explore the great outdoors at Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Glyn Tarell. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Brecon-Beacons-National-Park-Visitor-Center-Brecon.d553248633954028799.Vacation-Attraction) #### Brecon Cathedral After visiting Brecon Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brecon. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.com/Brecon-Cathedral-Brecon.d553248621532490541.Vacation-Attraction) #### Brecon Castle You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Brecon Castle during your travels in Llywel. Discover the countryside and coffeehouses in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Brecon-Castle-Brecon.d553248621563222571.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bronllys Castle After visiting Bronllys Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in The Vale of Grwyney. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Bronllys-Castle-Brecon.d553248621558032767.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49566476/9ea15851-a21b-45c3-9c61-e85582d840e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour $119 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cardiff-waterfalls.a49566476.activity-details) ![From Cardiff: Hike The Amazing Six Brecon Beacons Waterfalls ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46026145/684ac9c6-853b-4a16-85cd-d596385077c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Cardiff: Hike The Amazing Six Brecon Beacons Waterfalls $172 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-cardiff-hike-the-amazing-six-brecon-beacons-waterfalls.a46026145.activity-details) ![Self-drive Stargazing in Wales Road Trip Online Travel Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49695740/c3c41e97-cb36-41a2-8891-f1b43048cca1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stargazing in Wales - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan $13 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/stargazing-in-wales-online-self-guided-road-trip-plan.a49695740.activity-details) ![Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50984905/b289028d-8119-4fef-a82c-22cd0b8f618d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour $297 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/bannau-brycheiniog-brecon-beacons-hay-on-wye-tour.a50984905.activity-details) ![Private Guided Hike: The Iconic Pen y Fan In The Brecon Beacons](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47123734/864e3d3f-6bac-4f9e-822f-11658e595e55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Guided Hike: The Iconic Pen y Fan In The Brecon Beacons $668 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-guided-hike-the-iconic-pen-y-fan-in-the-brecon-beacons.a47123734.activity-details) ![Private Guided Hike: Sunset On Pen y Fan In The Brecon Beacons](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3959921/6ea8b358-676f-45c7-98f0-4220e04ece1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Guided Hike: Sunset On Pen y Fan In The Brecon Beacons $533 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-guided-hike-sunset-on-pen-y-fan-in-the-brecon-beacons.a3959921.activity-details) [See all activities in Llywel](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Llywel.d553248635149776123.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Llywel ![Brecon Beacons National Park showing farmland, a lake or waterhole and land animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054302/f6c189d7-b30d-4a7c-84ee-9e9bd161282f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Brecon ![Swansea featuring a sunset, general coastal views and sailing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9958/5cf59e1b-6078-45ba-84a9-b5d45198d84b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Swansea ![A sheep in the evening sun near Treorchy, overlooking the Ogmore Valley in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Mid Glamorgan, Wales, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182839/37a06b00-2b19-456b-8178-61b62e724c6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Aberdare ![Fields near Pont Wingon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182889/02314ffe-4459-444f-8377-5b53f05ebee5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Gerry Lewis](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/10705) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Trecastle - Cities near Llywel - Places of interest [Brecon](https://expedia.com/Brecon.dx5613)[Swansea](https://expedia.com/Swansea.dx9958)[Aberdare](https://expedia.com/Aberdare.dx182839)[Llandovery](https://expedia.com/Llandovery.dx182862)[Trecastle](https://expedia.com/Trecastle.dx182889)[Myddfai](https://expedia.com/Myddfai.dx3000010441)[Llanddeusant](https://expedia.com/Llanddeusant.dx3000010734)[Ystradgynlais](https://expedia.com/Ystradgynlais.dx3000369940)[Maescar](https://expedia.com/Maescar.dx3000403632)[Ystradfellte](https://expedia.com/Ystradfellte.dx3000457322)[Llangadog](https://expedia.com/Llangadog.dx553248627064610593) - [Brecon Castle ](https://expedia.com/Brecon-Castle-Brecon.d553248621563222571.Vacation-Attraction) - [Brecon Beacons National Park ](https://expedia.com/Brecon-Beacons-National-Park-Wales.d6054302.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pen y Fan ](https://expedia.com/Pen-Y-Fan-Brecon.d553248621532490423.Vacation-Attraction) - [Swansea Marina ](https://expedia.com/Swansea-Marina-Castle.d553248621532490418.Vacation-Attraction) - [Royal Welsh Showground ](https://expedia.com/Royal-Welsh-Showground-Builth-Wells.d553248635975950600.Vacation-Attraction) - [Swansea Beach ](https://expedia.com/Swansea-Beach-Swansea.d6086369.Vacation-Attraction) - [Elan Valley ](https://expedia.com/Elan-Valley-Rhayader.d6349681.Vacation-Attraction) - [Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center ](https://expedia.com/Brecon-Beacons-National-Park-Visitor-Center-Brecon.d553248633954028799.Vacation-Attraction) - [BikePark Wales ](https://expedia.com/BikePark-Wales-Aberdare.d553248621561939670.Vacation-Attraction) - [Craig-y-Nos Country Park ](https://expedia.com/Craig-Y-Nos-Country-Park-Swansea.d553248635975607521.Vacation-Attraction) - [Swansea.com Stadium ](https://expedia.com/Swanseacom-Stadium-Landore.d6086351.Vacation-Attraction) - [Aberavon Beach ](https://expedia.com/Aberavon-Beach-Port-Talbot.d553248621561939585.Vacation-Attraction) - [Grand Theatre ](https://expedia.com/Grand-Theatre-Castle.d6086361.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rhondda Valley ](https://expedia.com/Rhondda-Valley-Wales.d6222428.Vacation-Attraction) - [Margam Country Park ](https://expedia.com/Margam-Country-Park-Port-Talbot.d624905990774693888.Vacation-Attraction) - [Swansea Arena ](https://expedia.com/Swansea-Arena-Castle.d848316380647612416.Vacation-Attraction) - [National Botanic Garden of Wales ](https://expedia.com/National-Botanic-Garden-Of-Wales-Carmarthen.d553248621579693581.Vacation-Attraction) - [Brecon Mountain Railway ](https://expedia.com/Brecon-Mountain-Railway-Merthyr-Tydfil.d553248633954029136.Vacation-Attraction) - [National Showcaves Centre for Wales ](https://expedia.com/National-Showcaves-Centre-For-Wales-Swansea.d553248621533024037.Vacation-Attraction) - [Henrhyd Waterfall ](https://expedia.com/Henrhyd-Waterfall-Neath.d553248635975608513.Vacation-Attraction) - [Margam Castle ](https://expedia.com/Margam-Castle-Port-Talbot.d553248622006352421.Vacation-Attraction) - [National Waterfront Museum ](https://expedia.com/National-Waterfront-Museum-Castle.d6086501.Vacation-Attraction) - [Aberglasney Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Aberglasney-Gardens-Carmarthen.d553248621532490476.Vacation-Attraction) - [Carreg Cennen Castle ](https://expedia.com/Carreg-Cennen-Castle-Llandeilo.d553248621563222566.Vacation-Attraction) - [Aberdare Park ](https://expedia.com/Aberdare-Park-Aberdare.d553248621532490532.Vacation-Attraction) - [Brecon Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/Brecon-Cathedral-Brecon.d553248621532490541.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall ](https://expedia.com/Sgwd-Yr-Eira-Waterfall-Aberdare.d723661990536134656.Vacation-Attraction)