Castle Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Swansea featuring a river or creek and a bridge
Swansea showing general coastal views, a sunset and boating
Swansea showing boating, general coastal views and a marina
Swansea featuring a bridge
Swansea which includes street scenes

Popular places to visit

Grand Theatre showing street scenes

Grand Theatre

Attend a dramatic performance in this historic 19th-century theater and enjoy the views from the rooftop bar of the Arts Wing.

Grand Theatre
National Waterfront Museum which includes interior views

National Waterfront Museum

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Learn about 300 years of Welsh innovation and societal changes in this restored marina warehouse that mixes old with new.

National Waterfront Museum
Plantasia showing a park

Plantasia

See intriguing creatures and plants from tropical parts of the world and learn how tribes live with nature in this giant greenhouse.

Plantasia
Three Cliffs Bay Beach

Three Cliffs Bay Beach

3.5/5(2 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Three Cliffs Bay Beach during your travels in Swansea? Stroll along the marina in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.

Three Cliffs Bay Beach
Mumbles Pier which includes general coastal views

Mumbles Pier

4/5(5 reviews)

Amble along this Victorian Pier for its arcade games and café and enjoy the views of the sea and the lighthouse.

Mumbles Pier
Rhossili Beach which includes landscape views, a beach and a bay or harbour

Rhossili Beach

5/5(8 reviews)

Enjoy long walks, spot birds and marine life, and watch surfers ride big waves at this award-winning beach on the Gower Peninsula.

Rhossili Beach

Activities

From Cardiff: Gower Peninsula, Finest Cliffs of South Wales

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Bays Scenic Day Tour

NZ$203
per adult
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Bays Scenic Day Tour
Swansea Historical and Cultural Private Tour with Local Guide

Swansea Historical and Cultural Private Tour with Local Guide

NZ$862
per adult
Swansea Historical and Cultural Private Tour with Local Guide
Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

NZ$272
per traveller
Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour
Swansea Hidden Gems

Swansea Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK

NZ$34
per traveller
Swansea Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea

Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea

NZ$23
per adult
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
Gower Hidden Gems

Gower Peninsula Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (7 Day Pass) UK

NZ$57
per traveller
Gower Peninsula Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (7 Day Pass) UK
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Our pick of the best Castle Hotel Deals

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter, Swansea, Wales
The price is NZ$180 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$180
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (398 reviews)
"Lovely Hotel with a warm welcome. Staff very helpful and rooms were very comfortable. wonderful access to the beach which was a delight."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
The Grand Hotel Swansea
The Grand Hotel Swansea
3 out of 5
Ivey Place High Street, Swansea, Wales
The price is NZ$146 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$146
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (812 reviews)
Right by train station
"Stayed overnight with friends in a triple room which is nice to have as an option. Not all hotels have this. Was a pretty basic room but would expect that for the price. Ideal location literally right outside the train station. More expensive rooms look lovely so would come again and give them a ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

The Grand Hotel Swansea
The Dragon Hotel
The Dragon Hotel
4 out of 5
The Kingsway, Swansea, Wales
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"We have stayed at The Dragon many times. On checking in we were recognised by the receptionist which was very nice. We were given an upgrade to a lovely room with a separate lounge area. As we were quite tired from our last few days, this was lovely - we chilled out and watched a film with a few ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

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The Dragon Hotel
The Dolphin SA1 Hotel
The Dolphin SA1 Hotel
3 out of 5
Whitehalls, Swansea, Wales
The price is NZ$216 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$216
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (462 reviews)
"Stayed one night after a work event in Swansea. Decor is dated and could do with a coat of paint in the rooms. But clean and a perfectly good budget hotel. Breakfast was included in my booking and had the added surprise that I could have it delivered to my room! Would stay again!"

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

The Dolphin SA1 Hotel
Morgans Hotel
Morgans Hotel
4 out of 5
Somerset Place, Swansea, Wales
The price is NZ$192 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$192
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (552 reviews)
"Lovely one night stay. Very convenient for central Swansea, Marina, Arena etc"

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Morgans Hotel
The Georgian Swansea
The Georgian Swansea
5 out of 5
2-3 Prospect Place, Swansea, Wales
The price is NZ$246 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$246
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Dylan Thomas Centre ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
"The hotel staff was exceptional. They helped us with all of our questions and needs in a prompt and friendly manner. The room was very clean and had quite the charm!"

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

The Georgian Swansea
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Other neighbourhoods around Castle

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Townhill

When in Townhill, you can plan a visit to Grand Theatre and Swansea Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Townhill
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Cwmbrwla

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cwmbrwla and surrounding area, you can visit Swansea.com Stadium and Grand Theatre.

Cwmbrwla
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Landore

When in Landore, you can plan a visit to Swansea.com Stadium and Grand Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Landore
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St. Thomas

4/5(3 area reviews)

St. Thomas is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Maritime Quarter and Swansea Marina if you have time to explore the area.

St. Thomas
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Bon-y-maen

Travellers like the historical sites in Bon-y-maen, and Grosnez Castle is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Bon-y-maen
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Cockett

When in Cockett, you can plan a visit to Penllergare Valley Woods and Grand Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cockett

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