Title: Llywel Travel Guide: Best of Llywel, Brecon Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Llywel](https://expedia.co.uk/Llywel-Hotels.d553248635149776123.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Llywel](https://expedia.co.uk/Llywel-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635149776123.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Llywel Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Llywel.d553248635149776123.Car-Hire-Guide)[Llywel Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Llywel.d553248635149776123.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Llywel Travel Guide ## Tourist 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 - Top hotels in Llywel - Top Holiday 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 £68 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (568 reviews) Great sized room. Friendly staff in Reception and in the bar. Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%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 £72 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 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 16 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%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 £73 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (937 reviews) Restaurant food is not up to the standard Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=1189828&PinnedHotelID=1189828&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149776123) [See all 1,570 properties in Llywel](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%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 Stay at this business-friendly holiday home in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium bedding. Popular attractions Craig-y-Nos Country Park and ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/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 Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Aberdare. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Aberdare Swimming Pool and Sobell ... 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 26 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/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 17 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Merthyr-Tydfil-Hotels-James-Place-Dowlais.h15704959.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Llywel](https://expedia.co.uk/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.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149776123&startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23)[22 Mar - 23 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/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.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149776123&startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24)[23 Mar - 24 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/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.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149776123&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149776123&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%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 4.5/5(61 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.co.uk/Pen-Y-Fan-Brecon.d553248621532490423.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 4.5/5(12 reviews) 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.co.uk/Llangorse-Lake-Brecon.d553248621532490542.Attraction) #### Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center 5/5(1 review) 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 savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brecon-Beacons-National-Park-Visitor-Center-Brecon.d553248633954028799.Attraction) #### Brecon Cathedral 4.5/5(20 reviews) 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.co.uk/Brecon-Cathedral-Brecon.d553248621532490541.Attraction) #### Brecon Castle 4.5/5(20 reviews) You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Brecon Castle during your travels in Llywel. Discover the countryside and cafes in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brecon-Castle-Brecon.d553248621563222571.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.co.uk/Bronllys-Castle-Brecon.d553248621558032767.Attraction) ### Things to do ![1 Hour Archery Experience in Hereford](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45007100/ce0cff4b-2a9f-46ee-bafc-031511166257.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1 Hour Archery Experience in Hereford £26 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/1-hour-archery-experience-in-hereford.a45007100.activity-details) ![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 £88 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cardiff-waterfalls.a49566476.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 £10 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/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 £220 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/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 £495 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-guided-hike-the-iconic-pen-y-fan-in-the-brecon-beacons.a47123734.activity-details) ![Private Guided Hike: The Brecon Beacons Eight Waterfalls!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3980416/1ca25680-6494-42ed-9089-01bfc142d96c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Guided Hike: The Brecon Beacons Eight Waterfalls! £495 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-guided-hike-the-brecon-beacons-eight-waterfalls.a3980416.activity-details) [See all activities in Llywel](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Llywel.d553248635149776123.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Llywel ![Brecon Beacons National Park which includes a lake or waterhole, farmland 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, sailing and general coastal views](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.co.uk/Brecon.dx5613)[Swansea](https://expedia.co.uk/Swansea.dx9958)[Aberdare](https://expedia.co.uk/Aberdare.dx182839)[Llandovery](https://expedia.co.uk/Llandovery.dx182862)[Trecastle](https://expedia.co.uk/Trecastle.dx182889)[Myddfai](https://expedia.co.uk/Myddfai.dx3000010441)[Llanddeusant](https://expedia.co.uk/Llanddeusant.dx3000010734)[Ystradgynlais](https://expedia.co.uk/Ystradgynlais.dx3000369940)[Maescar](https://expedia.co.uk/Maescar.dx3000403632)[Ystradfellte](https://expedia.co.uk/Ystradfellte.dx3000457322)[Llangadog](https://expedia.co.uk/Llangadog.dx553248627064610593) - [Brecon Beacons National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brecon-Beacons-National-Park-Wales.d6054302.Attraction) - [Pen y Fan ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pen-Y-Fan-Brecon.d553248621532490423.Attraction) - [Swansea Marina ](https://expedia.co.uk/Swansea-Marina-Castle.d553248621532490418.Attraction) - [Royal Welsh Showground ](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Welsh-Showground-Builth-Wells.d553248635975950600.Attraction) - [Swansea Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Swansea-Beach-Swansea.d6086369.Attraction) - [Elan Valley ](https://expedia.co.uk/Elan-Valley-Rhayader.d6349681.Attraction) - [Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brecon-Beacons-National-Park-Visitor-Center-Brecon.d553248633954028799.Attraction) - [BikePark Wales ](https://expedia.co.uk/BikePark-Wales-Aberdare.d553248621561939670.Attraction) - [Craig-y-Nos Country Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Craig-Y-Nos-Country-Park-Swansea.d553248635975607521.Attraction) - [Swansea.com Stadium ](https://expedia.co.uk/Swanseacom-Stadium-Landore.d6086351.Attraction) - [Aberavon Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Aberavon-Beach-Port-Talbot.d553248621561939585.Attraction) - [Grand Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Grand-Theatre-Castle.d6086361.Attraction) - [Rhondda Valley ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rhondda-Valley-Wales.d6222428.Attraction) - [Penderyn Distillery ](https://expedia.co.uk/Penderyn-Distillery-Aberdare.d553248621533024209.Attraction) - [Margam Country Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Margam-Country-Park-Port-Talbot.d624905990774693888.Attraction) - [National Botanic Garden of Wales ](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Botanic-Garden-Of-Wales-Carmarthen.d553248621579693581.Attraction) - [Brecon Mountain Railway ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brecon-Mountain-Railway-Merthyr-Tydfil.d553248633954029136.Attraction) - [National Showcaves Centre for Wales ](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Showcaves-Centre-For-Wales-Swansea.d553248621533024037.Attraction) - [Henrhyd Waterfall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Henrhyd-Waterfall-Neath.d553248635975608513.Attraction) - [Margam Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Margam-Castle-Port-Talbot.d553248622006352421.Attraction) - [National Waterfront Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Waterfront-Museum-Castle.d6086501.Attraction) - [Elan Valley Reservoirs ](https://expedia.co.uk/Elan-Valley-Reservoirs-Rhayader.d553248634855572716.Attraction) - [Aberglasney Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Aberglasney-Gardens-Carmarthen.d553248621532490476.Attraction) - [Brecon Cathedral ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brecon-Cathedral-Brecon.d553248621532490541.Attraction) - [Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sgwd-Yr-Eira-Waterfall-Aberdare.d723661990536134656.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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