Swansea

Travel Guide

Swansea featuring a sunset, general coastal views and sailing
Grand Theatre featuring theater scenes and interior views
Oystermouth Castle featuring heritage elements
National Waterfront Museum featuring interior views
Swansea showing a sunset, a marina and sailing

Where to stay in Swansea

Swansea which includes a bridge and a river or creek

Castle

4/5(11 area reviews)

Castle is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Pennard Golf Course and Grand Theatre while you're in town.

Castle
HMS Penzance docked in Swansea marina to commemorate the end of the falkland war.

St. Thomas

4/5(1 area review)

St. Thomas is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to 1940s Swansea Bay and Maritime Quarter while you're in town.

St. Thomas
Joe's icecream is incredible and well worth a detour off the M4

Llansamlet

Visitors to Llansamlet enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Celtic Trail is worth a stop.

Llansamlet
Ancient burial chamber deep in the Gower Peninsular

Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton

Unique features of Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Rhossili Beach or Whiteford National Nature Reserve while you're exploring the area.

Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton
Walking along the coastline 6/11

Llanrhidian Higher

When in Llanrhidian Higher, you can plan a visit to WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre and Parc y Scarlets, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Llanrhidian Higher
Gellionen Chapel, br Pontadawe, South Wales.
With Mumbles Headland in the distance.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gellionnen_Chapel

Mawr

Mawr might not have many top sights, but Cwm Du Glen & Glanrhyd Plantation Local Nature Reserve and Penllergare Valley Woods are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Mawr
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter Swansea Wales
The price is SAR 291 per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
SAR 291
SAR 350 total
28 Dec - 29 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (524 reviews)
Comfortable hotel. Food good, service good.

Reviewed on 16 December 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Village Hotel Swansea

Village Hotel Swansea

4 out of 5
Langdon Road Swansea Wales
The price is SAR 304 per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
SAR 304
SAR 365 total
28 Dec - 29 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
quiet top floor room

Reviewed on 12 December 2025

Village Hotel Swansea
Mercure Swansea Hotel

Mercure Swansea Hotel

4 out of 5
Phoenix Way Swansea Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 256 per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
SAR 256
SAR 307 total
23 Jan - 24 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Polite staff and clean room ideal for what we wanted for the night

Reviewed on 20 December 2025

Mercure Swansea Hotel
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

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

3 out of 5
Pen Y Ace Inn Swansea Wales
Book a stay at this business-friendly vacation home in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Craig-y-Nos Country Park ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
Lovely quality room, clean and spacious. Bed super comfy! Nice powerful shower. Easy to park. Pub really cosy, dinner was delicious. Micro Zoo really sweet.

Reviewed on 16 November 2025

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn
Swansea Valley Holiday Cottages

Swansea Valley Holiday Cottages

4 out of 5
Plas Farm Swansea Wales
Stay at this cottage in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Ynysmeudwy Park and Alltwen Park are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Home from home.. nice and safe for your fur baby’s.. owner are lovely.. lovely walks lovely water falls.. will definitely visit again.. highly recommended

Reviewed on 18 February 2025

Swansea Valley Holiday Cottages
Scenic View

Scenic View

2 out of 5
Trawler Rd Swansea Wales
Stay at this apartment in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Swansea Marina and Maritime Quarter are located nearby.
Scenic View
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.

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Verified traveler

Please replace the Gideon Bibles. The reception staff said the Bibles could upset other faiths. This is Britain, still a Christian Country. The bibles do not upset other faiths. they only annoy the atheists who are trying to obliterate Christianity