Hotels in Swansea

Swansea's places to stay split fairly neatly into two camps: city hotels handy for the Marina, LC and the shops, and the guest houses and farm B&Bs scattered across the Gower Peninsula. The New Swan Hotel and Patricks with Rooms suit a city break or business trip, while addresses like Brynawel Farm B&B and Plas Newydd Farm put you closer to the coast paths and beaches.

On the Gower itself, expect smaller, more personal stays - Parc-le-Breos House sits inland near Parkmill and its ancient woodland, whereas Langland Cove and Tides Reach Guest House trade on being near the bay beaches around Langland and Mumbles. Wynberg House and Western House B and B offer a quieter, more residential base if you want easy road access to both the city and the peninsula.

Booking in summer needs some lead time, especially for anything near Rhossili or the south Gower coves, since rooms there are limited and popular with walkers and surfers alike.