Hotels in Swansea

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Swansea is the second-biggest municipality in Wales. It sits alongside the Bristol Channel and nestles at the mouth of the River Tawe. Situated alongside an attractive coastline and beautiful beaches, it offers a boundless urban lifestyle. It's a lively and modern metropolitan that's famously known for its night scene, particularly in the SA1 and Wind Street areas. The waterfront town is also the birthplace of Dylan Thomas, the legendary Welsh prose writer and poet. As both a town and a district, Swansea quickly became one of the United Kingdom's top-ranked places to live.

There are plenty of accommodation options in this destination, ranging from budget-friendly bed-and-breakfast establishments to affordable motels, hostels and apartment rentals. Most rooms offer picturesque views, online bookings, and some even offer zero-cost reservations. You'll also find hotels and inns to suit all budgets in the surrounding area. Most places are within easy reach of several great restaurants and bars.

Neighbourhoods of Swansea

  • Brynmil: Historically known as the city's main student area, you can experience panoramic views from the waterfront promenade. The neighbourhood boasts a fantastic beach lifestyle, blending beautiful botanical gardens with views of both the city and the sea.
  • Morriston: The area boasts a vibrant market, exceptional transport links and quirky accommodation. In 2015, it ranked as one of the country's finest postcodes.
  • Uplands: Famous for its vibrant bars and clubbing nightlife, this neighbourhood is just a mile away from the city's centre. It was the home of Dylan Thomas, one of Wales' favourite poets, and the renowned author Kingsley Amis.
  • The Maritime Quarter: This coastal neighbourhood has a large marina with enough space to dock over 300 boats.
  • Mumbles: The villages in this extremely exclusive neighbourhood provide some of the town's most scenic views. With cosy cafés and several relaxed restaurants lining the seafront, this area serves as a great holiday base.

What to see and do in Swansea

  • Aberavon Beach: This beach offers lovely beachfront cafes and a play park. It's an ideal place to experience breathtaking sunset views.
  • Oystermouth Castle: This is a historical landmark comprising regal ruins dating back to the 12th century.
  • Swansea Bay: The tidal lagoon on this beachfront bay offers amazing scenic views.
  • Mumbles Pier: There's a lifeboat slipway on this beautiful Victorian quay.
  • The National Waterfront Museum: There's no entry fee required to access this amazing museum, where you can learn all about the local industry.
  • Park Singleton Park: You'll find a boating lake in the middle of this large grassy park. It's an ideal place to enjoy a picnic lunch.
  • Plantasia: This is an intriguing pyramid filled with wildlife and tropical plants. It's perfect for those who love getting in touch with nature.
  • Clyne Gardens: This renowned parkland has a very interesting plant collection.

What to eat in Swansea

This lovely locality has several specialities favourited by locals and town visitors, such as salt marsh lamb and iconic Welsh cake treats. Seafood is especially popular, including legendary cockles. Swansea also produces incredible ice cream, which you'll find available on almost every menu across town.

Typical events and festivals in Swansea

  • Festival of Music & the Arts: This yearly October festival encompasses three weeks of city-wide ballet, opera, art, drama, jazz and music performances.
  • Dylan Thomas Festival: This annual event is named after the famous poet and occurs early in November. It features many exhibitions, talks, readings and musical performances depicting themes of Dylan Thomas.
  • Summer Festival: The summer festival takes place every year between May and September. The event host many free activities, plus workshops, comedy shows and musical gigs.
  • Film Festival: This jamboree focuses on honouring the voices of individuals. It intends to serve as a global platform for independent filmmakers, providing education and helpful advice.

How to move around in Swansea

The locality affords you the comfort of walking, cycling, taking a bus or a train, or hiring a car rental to move around the city conveniently. You can even get an economical ticket that allows you unlimited travel on the bus for eight days and on the train for four days.

The climate in Swansea

The climate at this destination is warm and mild. There is significant precipitation throughout the year, even during the driest months. The city experiences roughly 200 days of rain each year, accumulating an annual average of 999 mm of precipitation (39 inches). The winters are very cold, long and wet, and you can expect partly cloudy and windy days all year round. The summers in Swansea are generally pretty comfortable. Over the year, the temperature typically remains between 3°–20° C. Only seldomly will temps drop below -2° C or rise higher than 23° C at any given time of year.

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Hotel Mercure Swansea

Hotel Mercure Swansea

3.1 mi from city centre Good location
Hotel Dolphin Sa1

Hotel Dolphin Sa1

565 yd from city centre Good location
Hotel Travelodge Swansea M4

Hotel Travelodge Swansea M4

4.7 mi from city centre Excellent location
Hotel Delta S By Marriott Swansea

Hotel Delta S By Marriott Swansea

507 yd from city centre Excellent location

Frequently asked questions about Hotels in Swansea

The most centrally located hotels in Swansea with the best ratings are: Hotel Delta S By Marriott Swansea, Hotel Travelodge Swansea Central and Hotel The Dragon.

If you need a hotel with disabled access in Swansea, we recommend Hotel Mercure Swansea.

According to our clients, the best hotels in Swansea to stay at with children are Hotel Village Swansea and Hotel Mercure Swansea.

If you want to save time, the hotel in Swansea with express check-in and check-out is Hotel Mercure Swansea.

Some of the options for hotels with non-smoking rooms in Swansea are Hotel Mercure Swansea, Hotel Village Swansea and Hotel Travelodge Swansea Central.

If you're bringing a vehicle, we recommend that you book a hotel with parking in Swansea, like Hotel Mercure Swansea or Hotel The Alexander.

The best hotels with a pool in Swansea are Hotel Mercure Swansea and Hotel Village Swansea.

The best-rated hotels in Swansea with a gym are Hotel Mercure Swansea and Hotel Village Swansea.

The following hotels in Swansea have luggage storage: Hotel Holiday Inn Express Swansea East, Hotel Delta S By Marriott Swansea and Hotel Mercure Swansea.