Title: Dowlais Holidays 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Dowlais Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Dowlais.dx3000383004)[Hotels in Dowlais](https://expedia.co.uk/Dowlais-Hotels.d3000383004.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Dowlais](https://expedia.co.uk/Dowlais-Holiday-Rentals.d3000383004.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Dowlais Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Dowlais.d3000383004.Car-Hire-Guide) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182869/a9670afc-7544-42ae-9aaf-df06fe6dd9f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Dowlais Holidays ## Book a Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings - ## Plan, book, travel with confidence - ### Better together Save up to £335 when you book a flight and hotel together\* - ### Find the right fit With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package - ### Rest easy Packages with flights are ATOL protected #### Your Dowlais Holiday There's loads to love about Dowlais, from its rich history to its spectacular views and beyond. When you're ready to spend some time in this wonderful city, our Dowlais holiday packages will be perfect for you. You'll want to do a little exploring during your trip to Dowlais. Swing by major attractions such as [Brecon Mountain Railway](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brecon-Mountain-Railway-Merthyr-Tydfil.d553248633954029136.Attraction), [Cyfarthfa Park and Museum](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cyfarthfa-Park-And-Museum-Merthyr-Tydfil.d553248621533024352.Attraction) and [Ynysfach Engine House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ynysfach-Engine-House-Merthyr-Tydfil.d553248621533024353.Attraction). Your ideal Dowlais holiday is just clicks away. Search hotels, flights and more on Expedia for a trip that's tailored to suit your style. ## Dowlais Essential Information | Language | Welsh | | --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Currency | British pounds sterling | | Closest Airport | Cardiff Intl. Airport (CWL) | | Max Temp Winter | 7ºC | | Max Temp Summer | 18ºC | | Top Sights | [Cyfarthfa Park and Museum](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cyfarthfa-Park-And-Museum-Merthyr-Tydfil.d553248621533024352.Attraction), [Brecon Mountain Railway](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brecon-Mountain-Railway-Merthyr-Tydfil.d553248633954029136.Attraction) and [Joseph Parrys Ironworkers Cottage](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Joseph-Parrys-Ironworkers-Cottage-Merthyr-Tydfil.d553248621532490534.Attraction) | ## Top hotels in Dowlais ![James Place @ Dowlais](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15710000/15705000/15704959/d13db56d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### James Place @ Dowlais 84 High Street Merthyr Tydfil Wales Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £77 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees 9.2/10 Wonderful! (92 reviews) The room smells clean as you come in, always a great start. Spotlessly clean. Rooms are ensuite with a little kitchen area, all decorated differently. We had a little table to eat at as well. Chocolates and home made Welsh cakes with milk in the fridge was a nice touch. Self check in with a pin code ... Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=15704959&PinnedHotelID=15704959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000383004) ![Village Hotel Cardiff](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/200400/200304/2fd814f3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Village Hotel Cardiff 29 Pendwyallt Road, Coryton Cardiff Wales Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £80 5 Mar - 6 Mar includes taxes & fees 7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews) Spotless Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=200304&PinnedHotelID=200304&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000383004) ![Vale Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1060000/1057600/1057564/184c8661_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Vale Resort Hensol Park Pontyclun Wales £103 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews) Pleasantly pleased with the hotel…just wished we stayed for another night Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=1057564&PinnedHotelID=1057564&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000383004) [See all 1,047 properties in Dowlais](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000383004) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Discover the mountain views and countryside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brecon-Mountain-Railway-Merthyr-Tydfil.d553248633954029136.Attraction) #### Garwnant Visitor Centre Garwnant Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Hirwaun, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the rocky beaches or discover the area's countryside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Garwnant-Visitor-Centre-Merthyr-Tydfil.d553248621533024208.Attraction) #### Ynysfach Engine House You can learn about the history of Park with a trip to Ynysfach Engine House. Discover the area's spas and seek out its golf courses. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ynysfach-Engine-House-Merthyr-Tydfil.d553248621533024353.Attraction) ### What to do in Dowlais ![A tour arrives at Caerleon.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1015104/ec21001a-734f-4e90-a6c3-b7ad50b39792.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour. £90 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-wandering-bards-valley-tour-or-the-swansea-bay-tour.a1015104.activity-details) ![The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44627037/a0dddb0f-0671-4eec-93d3-e6dee1d124bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Royal Mint Experience: Ticket, Guided Tour & Exhibition £18 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-royal-mint-experience-ticket.a44627037.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 £68 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-hike-the-eight-waterfalls-of-the-brecon-beacons.a48095417.activity-details) [See all activities in Dowlais](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?rid=3000383004) ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia \* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. 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