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) ![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)) ## Visit Llywel Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635149776123) - 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 $75 nightly $90 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 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! (564 reviews) Great sized room. Friendly staff in Reception and in the bar. Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F22%2F2026&endDate=3%2F23%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 $69 nightly $83 total Mar 12 - Mar 13 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) Nice room Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F12%2F2026&endDate=3%2F13%2F2026&selected=1573880&PinnedHotelID=1573880&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149776123) ![Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15450000/15447300/15447245/c0af2a70_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel Cwm Taf Merthyr Tydfil Wales $90 nightly $108 total Mar 5 - Mar 6 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Merthyr Tydfil. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (568 reviews) Breakfast, gym and sauna/steam all great. Room a little tired, with basic TV. Felt like they could do with more staff as we were hanging about to get checked in for our room, when dining and pool. Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F5%2F2026&endDate=3%2F6%2F2026&selected=15447245&PinnedHotelID=15447245&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149776123) [See all 1,537 properties in Llywel](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F4%2F2026&endDate=3%2F5%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/102000000/101990000/101989200/101989105/883f5f34_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 ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews) Lovely modern cabins, great walk in shower, comfy bed, lovely location, food in the pub is outstanding and staff are brilliant. Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Swansea-Hotels-The-Sleeping-Giant-Pen-Y-Cae-Inn.h101989105.Hotel-Information) ![Cwmbach Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37610000/37605200/37605151/7c4e4dfe_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cwmbach Cottages Cwmbach Road Neath Wales Book a stay at this golf guesthouse in Neath. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Neath Golf Club and Aberdulais Falls are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews) clean room, staff, amenities Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Neath-Hotels-Cwmbach-Cottages.h37605151.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) [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=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04)[Mar 3 - Mar 4](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149776123&startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149776123&startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05)[Mar 4 - Mar 5](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149776123&startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149776123&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149776123&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149776123&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149776123&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%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 5/5(3 reviews) 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 5/5(2 reviews) 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 4/5(1 review) 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 4.5/5(2 reviews) 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) ![Day Hike: The Eight Waterfalls Of The Brecon Beacons](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48095417/6587ef72-64e5-4da2-ba81-6ef7ff4b7d1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day Hike: The Eight Waterfalls Of The Brecon Beacons $91 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/day-hike-the-eight-waterfalls-of-the-brecon-beacons.a48095417.activity-details) ![Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3914035/c6a2ea6c-7e68-4114-affc-1c341e71e042.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls $91 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/day-hike-the-brecon-beacons-amazing-six-waterfalls.a3914035.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) [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 ![This was the view from our Llandovery cottage, just north of the Brecon Beacons in Wales. I have no idea how old they are, but I'm pretty sure they belong in some form of fairytale. #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182862/94a1c43c-46bb-42a1-897c-07c62bd9bc1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Llandovery - 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) - [Royal Welsh Showground ](https://expedia.com/Royal-Welsh-Showground-Builth-Wells.d553248635975950600.Vacation-Attraction) - [Swansea Marina ](https://expedia.com/Swansea-Marina-Castle.d553248621532490418.Vacation-Attraction) - [Swansea Beach ](https://expedia.com/Swansea-Beach-Swansea.d6086369.Vacation-Attraction) - [Elan Valley ](https://expedia.com/Elan-Valley-Rhayader.d6349681.Vacation-Attraction) - [Swansea.com Stadium ](https://expedia.com/Swanseacom-Stadium-Landore.d6086351.Vacation-Attraction) - [Grand Theatre ](https://expedia.com/Grand-Theatre-Castle.d6086361.Vacation-Attraction) - [BikePark Wales ](https://expedia.com/BikePark-Wales-Aberdare.d553248621561939670.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rhondda Valley ](https://expedia.com/Rhondda-Valley-Wales.d6222428.Vacation-Attraction) - [Craig-y-Nos Country Park ](https://expedia.com/Craig-Y-Nos-Country-Park-Swansea.d553248635975607521.Vacation-Attraction) - [Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center ](https://expedia.com/Brecon-Beacons-National-Park-Visitor-Center-Brecon.d553248633954028799.Vacation-Attraction) - [Aberavon Beach ](https://expedia.com/Aberavon-Beach-Port-Talbot.d553248621561939585.Vacation-Attraction) - [Swansea Arena ](https://expedia.com/Swansea-Arena-Castle.d848316380647612416.Vacation-Attraction) - [Margam Country Park ](https://expedia.com/Margam-Country-Park-Port-Talbot.d624905990774693888.Vacation-Attraction) - [National Botanic Garden of Wales ](https://expedia.com/National-Botanic-Garden-Of-Wales-Carmarthen.d553248621579693581.Vacation-Attraction) - [National Showcaves Centre for Wales ](https://expedia.com/National-Showcaves-Centre-For-Wales-Swansea.d553248621533024037.Vacation-Attraction) - [Brecon Mountain Railway ](https://expedia.com/Brecon-Mountain-Railway-Merthyr-Tydfil.d553248633954029136.Vacation-Attraction) - [Margam Castle ](https://expedia.com/Margam-Castle-Port-Talbot.d553248622006352421.Vacation-Attraction) - [Henrhyd Waterfall ](https://expedia.com/Henrhyd-Waterfall-Neath.d553248635975608513.Vacation-Attraction) - [National Waterfront Museum ](https://expedia.com/National-Waterfront-Museum-Castle.d6086501.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) - [Carreg Cennen Castle ](https://expedia.com/Carreg-Cennen-Castle-Llandeilo.d553248621563222566.Vacation-Attraction) - [Aberglasney Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Aberglasney-Gardens-Carmarthen.d553248621532490476.Vacation-Attraction) - [Maritime Quarter ](https://expedia.com/Maritime-Quarter-Castle.d553248621533024199.Vacation-Attraction)