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

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

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

Rhossili Beach

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
Mumbles Pier which includes general coastal views

Mumbles Pier

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

Mumbles Pier

Activities

Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

AU$249
per traveller
Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea

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

AU$21
per adult
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
9 Hour Tour from Cardiff to Mumbles Three Cliffs Worms Head Gower

From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head

AU$271
per adult
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Private Hike: Brecon Beacons Henrhydd Falls Plus Foraging

Private Hike: Brecon Beacons Henrhydd Falls Plus Foraging

AU$759
per traveller
Private Hike: Brecon Beacons Henrhydd Falls Plus Foraging
Foraging Food And Medicinals Plus Batman's Waterfall

Private Guided Hike: Foraging Course To 'Batmans' Waterfall

AU$759
per traveller
Private Guided Hike: Foraging Course To 'Batmans' Waterfall
Private Guided Hike: The Brecon Beacons Eight Waterfalls!

Private Guided Hike: The Brecon Beacons Eight Waterfalls!

AU$821
per traveller
Private Guided Hike: The Brecon Beacons Eight Waterfalls!
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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 AU$202 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$202
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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! (410 reviews)
Great Hotel, great location, great staff.
"I've stayed at this hotel many times and this was my fourth visit this year, facilities are superb, beach and marina within touching distance, city centre just a few minutes walk away, great location for the Mumbles and all the beaches in the Gower."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 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 AU$139 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$139
17 Aug - 18 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! (820 reviews)
"Staff were really helpful. Location was excellent. Old building but seemed ok for the rating of the hotel."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

The Grand Hotel Swansea
The Dragon Hotel

The Dragon Hotel

4 out of 5
The Kingsway, Swansea, Wales
The price is AU$140 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$140
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Had a lovely stay in the dragon hotel while over for iron man in July. Hotel was in a great location staff very helpful. Could update the carpet in bedroom, bit worse for wear 😩but overall would stay again."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

The Dragon Hotel
The Dolphin SA1 Hotel

The Dolphin SA1 Hotel

3 out of 5
Whitehalls, Swansea, Wales
The price is AU$215 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$215
28 July - 29 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! (467 reviews)
Comfort break
"Excellent few days spent relaxing"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

The Dolphin SA1 Hotel
Morgans Hotel

Morgans Hotel

4 out of 5
Somerset Place, Swansea, Wales
The price is AU$258 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$258
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (557 reviews)
Theatre night
"Lovely room. Bath and shower for choice. Complimentary bottles of water. Also tea and coffee machines."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Morgans Hotel
The Georgian Swansea

The Georgian Swansea

5 out of 5
2-3 Prospect Place, Swansea, Wales
The price is AU$229 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$229
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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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Mount Pleasant

While there might not be top attractions in Mount Pleasant, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Grand Theatre and Swansea Arena.

Mount Pleasant
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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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