Popular places to visit
Principality Stadium
The spiritual home of Welsh rugby, the Principality Stadiumin Cardiff is one of the most famous sporting arenas on the planet, envied the world over for its cauldron-like atmosphere and state-of-the-art facilities.
Cardiff Bay
Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.
Cardiff Castle
Located in the heart of the city centre, Cardiff Castle is one of Wales’ most important cultural attractions. A rich history spanning 2,000 years is contained within its walls and fairytale-style towers.
Barry Island Beach
If you’re looking for a quintessential Welsh seaside experience, look no further than Barry Beach in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan.
Utilita Arena Cardiff
Cardiff Motorpoint Arena is located on Mary Ann Street in the heart of Cardiff. It was opened in 1993 and is the largest purpose-built facility for staging exhibitions and concerts in South Wales.
Cardiff University
Founded by Royal Charter in 1883 and located in the heart of the thriving Welsh capital, Cardiff University has built an international reputation for the quality of its work.
Things to do
The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour
The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition
Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour
Top hotels in Tonypandy
The Angel Hotel
Very welcoming staff, ideal location.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
It don’t get off to a good start when reception couldn’t find my reservation. We were allocated room 301 and when we settled noticed that the tea/coffee/sugar was not restocked so I went down to reception to notify. Someone knocked on the door a little later with 2 tea bags and that was it. I went ...
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
Village Hotel Cardiff
Staff as always are brilliant. Room was clean and tidy but was not ‘refreshed’ despite us leaving a tag on the door. The price of the room was astronomic because of the rugby .. seem unfair to hike prices in match days . Also £59 for a bottle of rose and two jamesons made me wince …
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026
Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Nice hotel. good location for Wales Millennium centre. Very noisy teenagers running up and down the corridor, shouting and at 12.30 a.m also adults out in the corridor at 4.30 a.m talking loudly and laughing Very poor night sleep.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
The Parkgate Hotel
Absolutely fantastic stay at Parkgate hotel. The room was superb, staff as always friendly, approachable and helpful. The breakfast was so delicious and good quality we actually ruined our dinner date later on! Cannot rate highly enough!
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Novotel Cardiff Centre
Great location in the city .Clean rooms friendly staff and room was available to check in before 3pm
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tonypandy
Llantrisant
Visitors to Llantrisant enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, The Royal Mint Experience is worth a stop.
Whitchurch
Whitchurch is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Forest Farm Country Park, a top place to visit in the area.
Llandaff
Travelers enjoy Llandaff for its monuments and historic sites. Consider checking out Insole Court while you're in the area.
Heath
Though Heath might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cardiff Golf Club and National Museum Cardiff.
Pontcanna
Bars, historic sites, and gardens highlight some of the notable features of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.
Canton
Travelers like the parks in Canton, and Cardiff City Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.
