Title: Castle Travel Guide: Best of Castle, Swansea Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Castle](https://expedia.co.uk/Castle-Swansea-Hotels.0-n553248635216274708-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Swansea](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Swansea.d9958.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Swansea](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Swansea.d9958.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Castle Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Castle.d553248635216274708.Car-Hire-Guide)[Castle Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Castle.d553248635216274708.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Castle Travel Guide ## Swansea ![Another one of Swansea’s popular murals that sprinkled throughout the city! #Trovember #Swansea #wales #murals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9958/79cd77ba-f1f2-42b5-ad0f-630442a7357f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Another one of Swansea’s popular murals that sprinkled throughout the city! #Trovember #Swansea #wales #murals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9958/79cd77ba-f1f2-42b5-ad0f-630442a7357f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Swansea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9958/a6138d76-d161-4da5-ba21-b14c470e71a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![sunset in the English Channel in Swansea,wales #goldenhour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9958/904bf141-ccae-483e-beb9-85fb0771e209.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![sunset in the rocky bay of Swansea, Wales #waterlust](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9958/585b38f4-8daf-4904-aa06-0f1ce80e484b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Castle Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Swansea travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Swansea.dx9958) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Grand Theatre featuring street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086361/8d3e3610-3b51-4655-8b68-72dce3701c0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Grand Theatre Swansea Grand Theatre is located on Singleton Street in the heart of the city of Swansea, Wales. This performing arts venue stages a host of plays, pantomimes, operas, stand-up performances and offerings from touring companies. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grand-Theatre-Castle.d6086361.Attraction) ![National Waterfront Museum showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086501/1497c7ba-ce32-42b3-8c43-a6c8581ddfb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Waterfront Museum Located in the trendy Maritime Quarter of Swansea, the National Waterfront Museum tells the story of industry and innovation in Wales over the last 300 years. As part of the European Route of Industrial Heritage this is a thematic element of a collection of the most important industrial heritage sites in Europe. Inside you’ll find enough to occupy you for hours, with the beautifully designed space offering a range of regional history exhibits marrying interactive media with traditional displays. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Waterfront-Museum-Castle.d6086501.Attraction) ![Plantasia showing a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086359/601536f2-b1e1-4377-90d1-ea5537c75c99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Plantasia You probably wouldn’t expect to encounter tarantulas, macaws and endangered tamarin monkeys in a Swansea retail park, but visit the spectacular Plantasia, a public hothouse in Parc Tawe close to the city centre, and you’ll find these and much more besides. Easy to locate, as it’s housed in a unique glass pyramid, Plantasia has for a quarter of a century performed the vital function of raising awareness among locals and visitors about the level of rainforest destruction around the world, and the dangers of the consequent biodiversity loss. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Plantasia-Castle.d6086359.Attraction) ![Three Cliffs and the Bay viewed from a hilltop](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086377/2372c0a5-3734-4f00-b1b4-9d1d90ae93bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Three-Cliffs-Bay-Beach-Swansea.d6086377.Attraction) ![Rhossili Beach showing a sandy beach, landscape views and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086385/1f6cb34c-d398-42a8-837d-c1ef0fa60a68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rhossili Beach Often named as one of the best beaches in the UK and even the world, Rhossili Beach in the Gower Peninsula is unsurprisingly a popular attraction. It has also been called the “supermodel of British beaches” by The Independent because of its good looks, as well as the UK’s most dog-friendly beach by The Times. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rhossili-Beach-Swansea.d6086385.Attraction) ![Oxwich Bay Beach featuring a beach and vehicle touring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086381/40a9a827-8f07-4ddd-9f4f-3c30035ba717.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oxwich Bay Beach Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxwich-Bay-Beach-Swansea.d6086381.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49556120/2ed2191f-1f28-407b-b6ce-a614604a299d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour £84 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cardiff-gower-peninsulas-cliffs-scenic-day-tour.a49556120.activity-details) ![Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45072845/195bc6b6-f202-4b3a-8074-dde81eee8407.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea £10 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bar-club-queue-jump-entry-party-pass-to-multiple-venues-in-swansea.a45072845.activity-details) ![9 Hour Tour from Cardiff to Mumbles Three Cliffs Worms Head Gower](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47113755/5f700782-917c-4cb8-a181-4a994f32dfdf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head £220 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-cardiff-the-gower-mumbles.a47113755.activity-details) ![Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4949078/63c02082-eb73-43a6-9a6a-33ce22a164e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour £140 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/swansea-city-highlights-walking-tour.a4949078.activity-details) ![Day Hike: The Eight Waterfalls Of The Brecon Beacons](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48095417/6587ef72-64e5-4da2-ba81-6ef7ff4b7d1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day Hike: The Eight Waterfalls Of The Brecon Beacons £108 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-hike-the-eight-waterfalls-of-the-brecon-beacons.a48095417.activity-details) ![Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3914035/c6a2ea6c-7e68-4114-affc-1c341e71e042.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls £68 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-hike-the-brecon-beacons-amazing-six-waterfalls.a3914035.activity-details) [See all activities in Swansea](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Swansea.d9958.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Castle ![Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1290/07fead22_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea Maritime Quarter Swansea Wales £64 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (553 reviews) Lovely staff and great view. Room was a bit cold Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=1290&PinnedHotelID=1290&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635216274708) ![The Grand Hotel Swansea](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1190000/1189900/1189828/666583d3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Grand Hotel Swansea Ivey Place High Street Swansea Wales £66 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8/10 Very Good! (916 reviews) The sheets and pillow covers were clean and neat. Bathroom was also quite clean. Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=1189828&PinnedHotelID=1189828&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635216274708) ![Morgans Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8980000/8970400/8970360/bf3c0287_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Morgans Hotel Somerset Place Swansea Wales £98 19 Feb - 20 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (619 reviews) Lovely rooms but soundproofing is an issue in the block to the side of the main hotel. Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=8970360&PinnedHotelID=8970360&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635216274708) ![The Dolphin SA1 Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/71700/71639/64af5782_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Dolphin SA1 Hotel Whitehalls Swansea Wales £72 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 7.6/10 Good! (496 reviews) Clean and spacious room and in an excellent location. Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=71639&PinnedHotelID=71639&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635216274708) ![The Dragon Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1190000/1184900/1184873/09c9e5cb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Dragon Hotel The Kingsway Swansea Wales £79 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 6.8/10 (1,001 reviews) Stayed here before. Decent hotel Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=1184873&PinnedHotelID=1184873&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635216274708) ![Cwtsh Hostel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66540000/66532200/66532172/1347d79f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cwtsh Hostel Castle St Swansea Wales £52 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hostel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Popular attractions Laserzone and Swansea Castle are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (55 reviews) ★Very bad room ★Staff is good. Funny. Sleeping time to much disturbing the staff. Overall ok. ★Iam not going kitchen. My room staff going he said kitchen not clean and bad smeal. ★This hotel nearest shop have disnction good. Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=66532172&PinnedHotelID=66532172&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635216274708) [See all 1,558 properties in Castle](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635216274708) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Castle hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635216274708&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635216274708&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635216274708&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635216274708&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635216274708&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635216274708&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Castle ![Great spot to view the whole of Swansea City and Mumbles](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635216274708/a3b211a3-76ca-4668-a375-d9b4be5c6adb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Swansea-Mount-Pleasant.dx960633575085277184) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Townhill When in Townhill, you can plan a visit to Grand Theatre and Dylan Thomas Birth Place, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Swansea-Townhill.dx553248635216273917) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Swansea-Cwmbrwla.dx553248635216273994) ![500px provided description: Park View [#park ,#sunset ,#landscapes ,#fields ,#walks ,#colourful ,#wales ,#swansea ,#housing ,#parks ,#estates ,#pathways ,#welsh parks ,#welsh landscapes ,#llewelyn park]](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635216275012/fecafbb4-ca69-4f0e-baea-020839809b70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Landore 3/5(2 area reviews) When in Landore, you can plan a visit to Swansea.com Stadium and Dylan Thomas Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Swansea-Landore.dx553248635216275012) ![Swansea Docks Development New apartments in the SA1 Development in Swansea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635216275103/47640326-9130-4213-950d-99f099ffa592.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### St. Thomas 4/5(88 area reviews) St. Thomas is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Dylan Thomas Centre and Maritime Quarter if you have time to explore the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Swansea-St-Thomas.dx553248635216275103) ![Swansea as viewed from Kilvey Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635216274635/5125193f-51f4-4176-9262-dddf7fb5cbf5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bon-y-maen 3.5/5(6 area reviews) Travellers like the historical sites in Bon-y-maen, and Grosnez Castle is a top attraction you might want to visit. 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