🇬🇧 Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom
Howfield Hotel
📍 High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8DE
Your stay — Howfield Hotel
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports or tourist spots — they give poor rates and high fees.
Cards, contactless, and mobile pay are accepted almost everywhere, including small shops and cafes.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares, leave 10% in restaurants if service charge not included; hotel staff — no need to tip.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a café or supermarket cafe — around £2.50.
Fish and chips or a sandwich from a local takeaway — £6-8.
Pub grub (e.g., burger and chips) — around £10-12 for a main.
Not a street food city; market stalls in Merthyr Tydfil town centre offer cheap eats like pasties or hot dogs.
Tesco, Asda, and Lidl are the main budget supermarkets in the CF47 area.
High-street chains in Merthyr Tydfil town centre; nearby Cardiff has Primark and other budget retailers.
Bus day pass on Stagecoach — around £4.50. From Cardiff Airport, take the T9 bus to Cardiff then train to Merthyr Tydfil (total ~£10-15, cheaper than train direct).
Cook at your accommodation using supermarket groceries; walk between town and attractions to save on bus fares; visit free attractions like the Brecon Beacons National Park trails right on the doorstep.
Good to know — Merthyr Tydfil
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Merthyr Tydfil, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Howfield Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Cardiff Airport (via Cardiff Central) → Merthyr Tydfil (Castle Hotel)
💡 Buy a day return ticket from Cardiff Central to Merthyr (about £12) if you’re coming back the same day. The airport bus (T9) to Cardiff Central costs £5 and runs every 20 mins.
Merthyr Tydfil Bus Station → Imperial Hotel, Merthyr Tydfil
💡 If arriving by train, skip the bus for the 5-min walk. But for Brecon Beacons day trips, these buses run to Brecon and Abergavenny. Buy a day ticket for £5.50.
Merthyr Tydfil Bus Station → Cyfarthfa Park / Pentrebach
💡 Get the day rider for £4.80 if you're doing two trips. This bus goes past the Brecon Mountain Railway — hop off at 'Woodland Terrace' stop for the trail entrance. The Premier Inn reception sells bus timetables for 50p.
Merthyr Tydfil town centre → Castle Hotel (local areas)
💡 For a short hop to Cyfarthfa Castle or the brewery, it’s often cheaper to walk—the town is compact. Book ahead if you need a lift to the station early, as ranks can be thin after 10pm.
Cardiff Airport → Merthyr Tydfil Bus Station
💡 Cheapest airport transfer. Catch the T4 from outside the terminal — it goes via Cardiff city centre. From Merthyr bus station, the Premier Inn is a 5-minute walk east along Castle Street.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) → Imperial Hotel, Merthyr Tydfil
💡 Book online at least 2 hours ahead. From Cardiff city centre, it's more expensive than the bus but cuts the journey time in half.
Cardiff Airport → Premier Inn Merthyr Tydfil
💡 Book at least 2 hours ahead for a fixed fare — walk-up meters can cost £70+. Ask for a Ford Galaxy if you have luggage; they're common here.
Cardiff (Greyfriars Road or Central Station) → Merthyr Tydfil Bus Station (5 min walk to Castle Hotel)
💡 Sit on the left side for views of the Brecon Beacons. Bus stop at the hotel side: get off at Merthyr Bus Station, then walk up Castle Street.
Cardiff Airport → Castle Hotel, Merthyr Tydfil
💡 Book with Valley Cars or Airlinks for a fixed rate. Faster and more reliable if your flight lands late; the train connection can be patchy after 22:00.
Cardiff Central → Merthyr Tydfil Station
💡 From Cardiff airport, take the T9 bus to Cardiff Central (20 mins, £4). Then the train to Merthyr. Station is a 5-min walk up the hill to the hotel.
Merthyr Tydfil Railway Station → Cardiff Central
💡 Buy an off-peak day return for £13.50 if you're going to Cardiff and back. The Premier Inn is a 10-minute walk from the station — head up Merthyr High Street, then past the bus station.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) → Imperial Hotel, Merthyr Tydfil
💡 Direct bus from the airport to Merthyr town centre, stops a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Buy a day saver ticket if you're going back the same day.
About Merthyr Tydfil
Wikipedia ↗
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare (Welsh: Merthyr Tudful ac Aberdâr) is a constituency of the House of Commons in the UK Parliament, first contested at the 2024 United Kingdom general election, following the 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies. It is currently represented by Gerald Jones of...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Howfield Hotel?
Check-in at Howfield Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Howfield Hotel?
Fish and chips or a sandwich from a local takeaway — £6-8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Howfield Hotel?
Bus day pass on Stagecoach — around £4.50. From Cardiff Airport, take the T9 bus to Cardiff then train to Merthyr Tydfil (total ~£10-15, cheaper than train direct).
Top Attractions in Merthyr Tydfil
💡 Start at the footbridge near Asda and head north towards Cefn Coed. At 1.5km you'll find a small waterfall on the left that's worth a detour.
💡 Try the Welsh cakes from the bakery stall near the main entrance—50p each and made fresh. The market is busiest Saturday morning; go on a Thursday for quieter browsing.
💡 Visit on a weekday when the street is quieter. Stand on the opposite pavement for the best angle without cars in the frame.
💡 Pick up a leaflet from the library or download the PDF before you go. The full loop takes about an hour and passes the old red-brick railway viaduct.
💡 Combine with the nearby churchyard for a quiet corner—few tourists come here.
💡 Ask the vicar to unlock the tower on Sundays after 11am service. The view over the valley is stunning. Donations appreciated.
💡 Pick up a paper map from the library on High Street—it includes local stories not on the online version.
💡 The museum costs around £5 to enter, but the park and castle grounds are completely free. Take the path behind the lake for the best views of the Brecon Beacons.