Swansea is a sprawling capital of Welsh culture, and the second-largest city in Wales. Dylan Thomas, who was born here, and whose childhood home has been turned into a museum, described it as an “ugly, lovely town”. This description might have been influenced by the damage done to Swansea during WWII, when it was an industrial powerhouse and targeted by bombers as such. There’s not a lot left of Swansea’s old town, just a jumble of post-war tower blocks, but the suburbs closer to the marina and seafront have elegant rows of Georgian and Victorian houses — some of which have now been turned into guesthouses. Our pick of the best places to stay in Swansea is a stylish hotel right in the heart of the city.
Despite feeling a world away, Swansea’s beach is only around ten minutes from the centre of town, and the city is right beside the beautiful wildness of the Gower Peninsula. Swansea’s man-made charms include a Grade One listed castle, now in ruins, but still extremely atmospheric; the Victorian-era pier in the seaside suburb of Mumbles; the National Waterfront Museum, which is close to both the children’s lido and the marina; and a whole Dylan Thomas Centre. Plenty of reasons to plan a family visit, booked into one of the best places to stay in Swansea!
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Swansea
Boutique chic comes to rejuvenated Swansea. Individually styled rooms perfectly mix traditional and contemporary styles. Some feature heavy four poster beds. Modern light and airy bathrooms. Swansea's only Champagne Bar and an excellent restaurant make this a stylish choice.
Swansea (Glamorgan)
This adults-only boutique hotel in a stunning cornflower blue sits proudly in the heart of Swansea. The interiors ooze elegance with four-poster beds, chandeliers, and luxurious bathrooms. There's a cosy lounge with fireplace, plus handsome antique furnishings. A city stay with a touch of class.
