Swansea, Wales Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels Worldwide

The city of Swansea is a place rich with a vibrant mix of history and culture with stunning scenery in and around the area. The city is the birthplace of the famous poet Dylan Thomas and was an inspiration to his writing which should give visitors an idea of what to expect when they visit. The whole city gives every visitor something to enjoy whether they wish to see the sights, soak up the sun on the many beaches or just relax and take advantage of the great facilities on offer all over the city.

Swansea offers a truly diverse range of great places to visit and sights to see. Take a look at the National Waterfront museum located in the Maritime Quarter, a museum rich with culture and maritime history. Or pay a visit to the Swansea Museum, built in 1841 and the oldest museum in Wales with a diverse selection of welsh historic and cultural artifacts. For a more cultural look at the city you can visit the Dylan Thomas Centre with an outstanding range of literary exhibits on show and a range of events on offer all year round. Or the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery with a vast selection of great visual art and its collection of Swansea and porcelain china.

For a more relaxing trip you can have a walk around the many natural attractions in Swansea and the nearby seaside resort of Mumbles. There are beautiful sandy beaches running all along the coast of Swansea and Mumble and a wide range of exciting trails to follow to help you get to know the city and its local area. Add to this a variety of wonderful parks and gardens to visit and you have all the ingredients needed for a quiet and relaxing vacation break.

The facilities that Swansea offers are second to none with a huge offering of leisure, entertainment and shopping venues throughout the area. You can visit the many restaurants, pubs, clubs and bars with a diverse range of food, drink and a vibrant nightlife to sample. There are lots of incredible shopping areas from the city centers high street shops to the biggest indoor market in the whole of Wales. And if you are looking for somewhere to stay then Swansea has everything from self-catering to all inclusive hotels to suit every individual.