Machynlleth

Travel Guide

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Learn about sustainable living at the gateway to Snowdonia and visit the historic center of the Ancient Capital of Wales.

Machynlleth is a quaint and historic market town in close proximity to the coast and Snowdonia National Park. Surrounded by farms and adventure hubs, the town center has a bohemian ambiance, attracting people with alternative lifestyles. Wander through the historic center for a glimpse into this town’s intriguing past and current lifestyle.

Visit the MOMA Wales in the center of the town for its works of modern art. Admire the majestic façade of the gallery’s building, the Tabernacle, whose former incarnations include a chapel and a center for performing arts.

Nearby is the historic Owain Glyndŵr’s Parliament House, where the namesake prince of Wales held a parliament in 1404. Look around the well-preserved building, which is today a social center.

Many of the region’s attractions lie outside the town. Enter Snowdonia National Park for its range of activities, such as Coastriders Kitesurfing. Try a kitebuggy ride sit in a vehicle attached to a large kite that powers it along the shore, occasionally lifting it off the ground, in nearby Aberdyfi. Another intriguing site is the Falconry Experience Wales, where you can handle birds of prey.

Among the region’s highlights is the Centre for Alternative Technology, which complements the townspeople’s progressive attitude. Learn about features of sustainable living, including renewable energy and organic farming, at this eco-friendly site. View the displays on solar and wind power in the visitor center.

Note that the town is often referred to by locals as Mach or the Ancient Capital of Wales, in unofficial reference to Owain Glyndŵr’s 15th-century parliament.

The town is in Montgomeryshire county, just south of Snowdonia National Park in North Wales. Take a train to the Machynlleth Railway Station, a little northwest of the town. You an also fly to the airports of Cardiff or Liverpool and drive here within 2 to 3 hours.

Use Machynlleth as a base for activities in Snowdonia National Park and learn about the town’s key role in the rich tapestry of Welsh history.

Macdonald Plas Talgarth Holiday Resort
Macdonald Plas Talgarth Holiday Resort
3.5 out of 5
Pennal, Machynlleth, Wales
The price is ¥38,414 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
¥38,414
¥46,097 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified aparthotel in Machynlleth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in ...
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The White Lion Hotel
The White Lion Hotel
3 out of 5
10 Heol Pentrerhedyn, Machynlleth, Wales
The price is ¥16,724 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
¥16,724
¥20,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Machynlleth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions MOMA Wales and Owain Glyndŵr Centre are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (99 reviews)
"Lovely twin room modern decor and bathroom, looking to re book for next year would recommend."

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2025

The White Lion Hotel
Glan Yr Afon Riverside
Glan Yr Afon Riverside
3 out of 5
Pennal, Machynlleth, Wales
The price is ¥21,493 per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
¥21,493
¥25,792 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Machynlleth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Cors Dyfi and Ynys Hir Wildlife ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
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"Having a specific room requirement the hotel give me options and went out of their way to ensure I was comfortable. With the Hotel room only refurbished in October 24, they were well finished and furnished. We ate in the restaurant with the menu offering a good variety of food and we we very happy ..."

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2025

Glan Yr Afon Riverside
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Macdonald Plas Talgarth Holiday Resort
Macdonald Plas Talgarth Holiday Resort
3.5 out of 5
Pennal, Machynlleth, Wales
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified aparthotel in Machynlleth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in ...
8/10 Very Good! (124 reviews)
Would return
"We stayed in a 2 bedroom bungalow. It had lovely views, ample space & well equipped."

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2025

Macdonald Plas Talgarth Holiday Resort
Group and Family Adventures in the Country Sleeps 19
Group and Family Adventures in the Country Sleeps 19
Machynlleth
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Machynlleth. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Climachx Mountain ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Lovely family NYE get away
"We stayed here as a family of 19 for 2 nights over New Year ranging from age 5-70. It was good as we all had our own individual cottages with kitchens, living rooms and bathroom which gave us our own space but the communal area is the Hall was being enough when we wanted to be together. Only issue ..."

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Hedgehogs View -  a hobbit hut that sleeps 6 guests  in 3 bedrooms
Hedgehogs View - a hobbit hut that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms
Rhayader
Stay at this cottage in Rhayader. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Rhayader Museum and Gallery and Gigrin Farm Red Kite Feeding Centre ...
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