Castle Travel Guide
Swansea
Popular places to visit
Grand Theatre
Attend a dramatic performance in this historic 19th-century theater and enjoy the views from the rooftop bar of the Arts Wing.
National Waterfront Museum
Learn about 300 years of Welsh innovation and societal changes in this restored marina warehouse that mixes old with new.
Plantasia
See intriguing creatures and plants from tropical parts of the world and learn how tribes live with nature in this giant greenhouse.
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.
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.
Oxwich Bay Beach
Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape.
Things to do
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
Top hotels in Castle
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
I stayed on 2 May Parking is available at a reduced rate of 5£ day hotel has a great location on beach and walking distance of shops and restaurants etc etc Hotel check in was easy and pleasant with information needed Room had a slight musk smell as windows cannot be opened and only air is a air ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Grand Hotel Swansea
Still in the middle of a major refurbishment but a nice nights stay - bed whilst softer than I am used to was surprisingly comfortable. Bathroom is basic - would suggest changing whatever is used to clean this area as it’s’scent’ just reminded me of public loos. Will probably come back once remake ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Morgans Hotel
Well appointed room though being a ground floor annexed ‘house’ so pavement and road noisy at times . Staff very courteous and bar service excellent
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Dragon Hotel
Nice staff, time for a rehab of the rooms
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Dolphin SA1 Hotel
Everything was as expected for what I was wanting.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hoopers Sandy Beach Guest Rooms
This was a great place to stay while I was traveling solo. Clean room with a beach view, very comfortable bed, en-suite bathroom, what more can you need? The road directly in front of the hotel is noisy, but the windows, when closed, make the room very quiet. Location was great, I could walk to the ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Castle
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 LC Swansea.
Townhill
When in Townhill, you can plan a visit to Grand Theatre and LC Swansea, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Uplands
Unique features of Uplands include the coffee shops and shopping. Make a stop by Swansea Beach or Swansea Bay while you're exploring the area.
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.
Landore
When in Landore, you can plan a visit to Swansea.com Stadium and LC Swansea, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
St. Thomas
St. Thomas is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Swansea Marina and National Waterfront Museum if you have time to explore the area.
