Darran Valley

Cardiff

A calm lake surrounded by hills and sparse trees.
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A rural path winding through a grassy field with hills in the background.
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A wetland with a small pond surrounded by grassy fields and some bushes.
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A stone wall, a grassy field, and sheep grazing.
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A rural road with a signpost and rocks in a grassy field.
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Stay near popular Darran Valley attractions

Parc Cwm Darran

Explore the great outdoors at Parc Cwm Darran, a lovely green space in Bargoed.
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Things to do

From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

HK$480
per adult
From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

Cardiff/Swansea: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Day Tour

HK$849
per adult
Cardiff/Swansea: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Day Tour
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

HK$170
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Cardiff Bay Boat Tour
The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

Pembroke Castle, Tenby and Laugharne in a day.

HK$853
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pembroke Castle, Tenby and Laugharne in a day.
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Bays & Castles Day Tour

Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour

HK$849
per adult
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour
Upside Down House Cardiff Entry Ticket

Upside Down House Cardiff Entry Ticket

HK$74
per adult
Upside Down House Cardiff Entry Ticket
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Top hotels in Darran Valley

The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street Cardiff Wales
The price is HK$534 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
HK$534
HK$641 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very good! (3,407 reviews)
"Great value hotel, super breakfast"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

The Angel Hotel
Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

5 out of 5
Chepstow Road Newport Wales
The price is HK$1,290 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
HK$1,290
HK$1,549 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,423 reviews)
"We stay here quite a lot. It was lovely as always although I feel the rooms do now need to look at upgrading to keep inline with other 5 star hotels. The showers weren’t great. And the aircon was noisy."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Celtic Manor Resort
The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Westgate Street Cardiff Wales
The price is HK$955 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
HK$955
HK$1,145 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
The Parkgate Hotel
Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales
The price is HK$589 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
HK$589
HK$706 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,681 reviews)
"Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Village Hotel Cardiff

Village Hotel Cardiff

4 out of 5
29 Pendwyallt Road, Coryton Cardiff Wales
The price is HK$705 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
HK$705
HK$846 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,006 reviews)
"Lovely clean tidy room, all the amenities anyone needs. Will definitely be staying again"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Village Hotel Cardiff
Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

4 out of 5
St Mary Street Cardiff Wales
The price is HK$601 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
HK$601
HK$721 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Nice hotel in city centre, very clean and breakfast was good. Air con was slightly loud but not too much of a problem."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Clayton Hotel Cardiff
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Where to stay in Darran Valley

Find the best Darran Valley areas for the activities you enjoy most.
An aerial view of a city with a river, stadium, and surrounding residential areas.

Cardiff City Centre

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from St. David's to Utilita Arena Cardiff – discover Cardiff City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.

An ornate market archway with a clock and a sign reading "CARDIFF MARKET".

Castle Quarter

Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Cardiff Market to St. David's – discover Castle Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A waterfront cityscape at dusk with a prominent Ferris wheel, a clock tower, and a calm harbor reflecting the sunset.

Butetown

The abundant dining options and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Butetown. A stop by Coal Exchange building or Wales Millennium Centre might round out your trip.

A river with a boat, a bridge, and modern buildings.
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Grangetown

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Grangetown. You might want to make time for a stop at Cardiff Bay or Cardiff International Sports Village.

A suspension bridge over a river with leafless trees in the background.

Pontcanna

Bars, historical sites and gardens highlight some of the notable features of Pontcanna. Make a stop by Swalec Stadium while you're exploring.

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