Cheap Hotels in Swansea

Swansea can be considered the second city of Wales, after the capital of Cardiff, and with its picturesque coastal location it is not surprising that it is such a popular vacation destination. In fact, the city has been a place for holiday-goers for some time – before the industrial revolution it was a noted spa resort town. Visitors can enjoy both a charming city and the surrounding rural landscapes, some of which are part of the UK’s first designated “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.” And with all that going for it, thankfully there are still cheap hotels in Swansea for budget travelers.

Yes, there are still very high-end resort hotels in the city, as well as some that may not pull out all the stops but are still beyond the price range of most budget travelers. For those of us with less cash to spend, there is a long list of B&Bs to choose from and several cheap hotels in Swansea which are traditional hotel offerings that just might be a bit more basic or be a bit further from the waterfront or city center.

This pretty city has lots of things to do and see, including several historic monuments and buildings. There is a castle ruin dating from the 13th century right in the city center, and a 12th century castle ruin with views of the Swansea Bay. You can visit the childhood home of Swansea’s favorite son, Dylan Thomas, as well as some nice museums and art galleries in the city center. For outdoors enthusiasts there are parks and green spaces that will capture your imagination, and the bay is ready-made for taking guided boat trips.

A few of the cheap hotels in Swansea you may want to check out are Winston Hotel (on the Gower Peninsula, 2 miles from beach, bed & breakfast rates available, single & double rooms, some executive suites, on-site restaurant, on-site spa), Travelodge Swansea Central (1 mile from city center, no parking at the hotel, WiFi available, on-site bar & cafe), Swansea Marriott Hotel (in the city center, views over the bay & beach, 119 rooms, swimming pool, fitness center, sauna, free parking, WiFi & internet access available, on-site restaurant), The Dolphin Hotel (in the city center, 66 rooms, on-site restaurant & bar, paid parking nearby), and Mirador Guesthouse (1 mile from city center, free WiFi access, laundry service, breakfast available, packed lunches available, child-friendly hotel).