Abercarn

Cardiff

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Stay near popular Abercarn attractions

Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake during your travels in Newport.
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Things to do

The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.

The Valleys tour or Swansea Bay tour. Please choose correctly.

€99
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Valleys tour or Swansea Bay tour. Please choose correctly.
Picture 2 for Activity From Cardiff: Caerleon, Tintern Abbey and Three Castles Tour

From Cardiff: Caerleon, Tintern Abbey and Three Castles Tour

€188
per adult
From Cardiff: Caerleon, Tintern Abbey and Three Castles Tour
Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery

Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery

€92
per adult
Make a bottle of gin or rum at our distillery
Private Tour: The Valleys Heritage And South Wales Landscapes

Private Tour: The Valleys Heritage And South Wales Landscapes

€1,561
per traveller
Private Tour: The Valleys Heritage And South Wales Landscapes
Private Day Tour of South Wales, including Cardiff & Caerphilly Castle.

Cardiff Private Day Tour of South Wales Castles

€931
per adult
Cardiff Private Day Tour of South Wales Castles
Private Cardiff Walking Tour: South Wales Historic Castles

Private Cardiff Walking Tour: South Wales Historic Castles

€1,976
per adult
Private Cardiff Walking Tour: South Wales Historic Castles
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Top hotels in Abercarn

The Cwmcarn Hotel

The Cwmcarn Hotel

2 out of 5
Newport Rd Newport Wales
Fully refundable
The price is €106 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
€106
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, housekeeping and a hot tub. Popular attractions Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake and Twmbarlwm Mountain are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
"Fantastic little gem of a place. The description does not do it justice. Such a welcome break to the usual bland rooms, without going over the top into quirky or wacky. Shane we were only there for one night. We’d love to have a return visit."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

The Cwmcarn Hotel
The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street Cardiff Wales
The price is €67 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
€67
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (3,252 reviews)
"Of course, the hotel is dated and doesn't look great from the outside, but it is well maintained and spotlessly clean in all areas, as far as I could judge. The room and bathroom were a decent size, breakfast was good quality but the hotel's strength is its staff. All were very friendly and helpful ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

The Angel Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Westgate Street Cardiff Wales
The price is €148 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
€148
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,804 reviews)
"The location hotel is a few minute walk from Cardiff Cin"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

The Parkgate Hotel
Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

5 out of 5
Chepstow Road Newport Wales
The price is €160 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
€160
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,412 reviews)
"Great place for a stay, excellent facilities, helpful staff and top breakfast!"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Celtic Manor Resort
Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

4 out of 5
Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales
The price is €92 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
€92
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (1,607 reviews)
"Really nice hotel close to Cardiff bay with free parking. Place is clean and tidy and staff are good. Only complaint was the temperature of the room. A/c claimed to be working, but I'm not convinced it cooled it to the 19 degrees it was promising. Had to remove the 10.5 tog duvet from the cover and ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Future Inns Cardiff Bay
Park Plaza Cardiff

Park Plaza Cardiff

4 out of 5
Grey friars Road Cardiff Wales
The price is €111 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
€111
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Good service from staff overall. Only comment was slow to respond to calls in morning. Spa/massage excellent."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Park Plaza Cardiff
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Where to stay in Abercarn

Find the best Abercarn areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Abercarn
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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.

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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.

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Risca East

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Risca East and surrounding area, you can visit Twmbarlwm Mountain and Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake.

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Butetown

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

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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.

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