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Swansea hotels

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Hotels in Swansea offer something for everyone in terms of location, and provide accommodation at all levels of comfort, from basic budget hotels to wonderful luxury hotels.  Swansea hotels offer a base from which to explore the city that is situated on the Gower Peninsula - the first place in the UK to be designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

 the first place in the UK to be designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty....

If you want a sea-facing location, then try the Oystermouth Road area, which has a host of accommodation options and is close to the city centre, whilst the Uplands District also has a good selection, perhaps more upmarket, and with equally easy access to the main city.  The Mumbles area also has hotels with sea views.

Because of strict zoning laws, Swansea's rural areas have not merged in an urban sprawl, and there are several rural areas on the Gower Peninsula that offer hotels with a more tranquil appeal; Port Eynon, Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton are some of these.

The best way to source a cheap hotel in Swansea is by means of our price comparison facility, before booking in advance to secure your rooms at low prices.

 

Overview

Overview

A cosmopolitan city and futuristic waterfront collide with Victorian seaside and a long maritime heritage in Swansea. The National Waterfront Museum buzzes with visitors and crowds flock to Mumbles to wander the Pier.

Seaside

Relive Swansea's industrial heritage and subsequent rejuvenation at the futuristic National Waterfront Museum. Munch on fresh cockles from Wales' largest covered market and stroll along the bay between the historic Marina and Mumbles. Scramble up to Oystermouth Castle for views over Mumbles Pier.

Inland

Celebrate the words of Wales' favourite poet at Swansea's Dylan Thomas Centre or follow his literary trail to his home at Laugharne. Explore the tropical jungle under Plantasia's glass pyramid and drive inland to appreciate the wild beauty of the Black Mountains in Brecon Beacons National Park.

Escape

There are glorious views of Swansea Bay from Mumbles Hill Local Nature Reserve, with peace and quiet to be found among the flowerbeds and walkways of Singleton Park and Clyne Gardens. Get out of the city to the spotless beaches of the Gower Peninsula – the kids will love building sandcastles at Langland and Caswell, or learning to surf in Llangennith.

Adventure

Adrenaline-junkies can abseil down headlands and coasteer along rugged Gower Peninsula headlands. Take to the breakers of Swansea Bay in a powerboat or kite surf across the breezes (first-timers must use an accredited operator). Quieter pursuits include fishing for bass in rugged bays or rounds of golf on the 18-hole moorland course at Clyne Golf Club.

Eat & Drink

Choose international cuisine in style in Swansea's Marina, lap up Welsh cooking at its best at Fairyhill, or cosy up in a city pub for traditional favourites and a pint of local Brains SA. To make your own feast, pick over the fish stalls at Swansea Market for Gower cockles, sea trout and laverbread (seaweed!).

Nightlife

Head to the buzzing Wind Street for pubs, bars and the new casino. If you want to make a night of it, join the crowds in The Kingsway's clubs for late opening and midnight boogies. Look out over the smart Marina from upmarket bars and clubs.

Take home

Grab Welsh laverbread undercover at Swansea Market and hippy pottery or delicately carved love-spoons in Mumbles.

Prepare

Prepare

Bring boots and waterproofs for rambles on Gower, heels for brasseries in Swansea Marina and wetsuits for water sports.

Swansea Year

Admire the daffodils on St David's Day in March and the blossoming Clyne Gardens in May. See country fare and Welsh breeds at the Gower Show in August, and live bands at Gower Folk Festival in June. Join in the dancing at the Gower Bluegrass Festival in September and sample home brews at the lively Gower Cider Festival Weekend. Lights sparkle over the ice rink at the Waterfront Winterland in November and December.

Public Holidays

New Year's Day, Good Friday (Mar/Apr), Easter Monday (Mar/Apr), Early May Bank Holiday, Spring Bank Holiday (May), Summer Bank Holiday (Aug), Christmas Day (25 Dec), Boxing Day (26 Dec).
Weather

South Wales has a moderate climate that never reaches extreme hot and cold temperatures. Winter temperatures are around 89°C and the summer average is around 21°C. May through to July are the sunniest and driest months – although it's wise to take a light raincoat even in summer months. The hilly terrain and close proximity to the Atlantic means that the weather can sometimes be cloudy and rainy in summer.
Electricity

240V AC, 50 Hz, three-pin plugs are standard.
Dialling Code

+44 (national), (0) 1792 + six-figure number (Swansea).
Money

Pound sterling (£) is the currency. The Euro is widely accepted in major stores.
GMT

GMT precisely (+1 in British summertime)
Swansea Tourist Info

Visit Swansea Bay website

Highlights

Highlights

Ancient castles and Dylan Thomas' legacy stand preserved behind a 21st-century waterfront in the seaside city of Swansea

The 13th-century Swansea Castle stands firm as the modern Swansea Waterfront soars into the 21st century. Cross the futuristic Sail Bridge to the transformed dock warehouse containing the National Waterfront Museum collections, or follow the Dylan Thomas Centre literary trail.

Head west to the green and rugged Gower Peninsula, the UK's first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, for beautiful bays, spotless beaches, rugged limestone cliffs and caves. Or hop on a bike and follow Swansea Bay Foreshore, stopping at Singleton Park and Clyne Gardens for botanical breathers. Arrive at quaint Mumbles for Victorian seaside charm – ice cream parlours, ironwork pier, arts, crafts and boutiques.

Sightseeing Tips

Entry to the National Waterfront Museum is free of charge. Sign up to the My Swansea electronic mailing list for events such as October's Dylan Thomas Festival at http://www.myswansea.info/lists/index.php.

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