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Cwtsh Hostel

1.0 star property
Travelers discover medieval charm from this welcoming base, where 24-hour assistance and secure luggage storage make exploring historic surroundings hassle-free

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Cwtsh Hostel occupies part of a castle, creating a unique home base for adventures. Guests stay connected with WiFi while the 24-hour front desk team provides assistance throughout their stay. Secure luggage storage gives travelers peace of mind when heading out to explore.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Double Room

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Soundproofed
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Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofed
Heating
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Dishwasher
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Oven
Toaster
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Located in Castle, a neighbourhood in Swansea, Cwtsh Hostel is in the entertainment district and near the beach. LC Swansea and Plantasia are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Quadrant Shopping Centre and Swansea Market. Dylan Thomas Centre and Swansea Observatory are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like ecotours, rock climbing and skydiving, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Swansea. Visit our Swansea travel guide
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Castle St, 10-14, Swansea, Wales, SA1 1JF

What's nearby

  • Grand Theatre featuring street scenes
    Grand Theatre
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • National Waterfront Museum featuring modern architecture and street scenes
    National Waterfront Museum
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Swansea Arena
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Maritime Quarter
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Swansea Marina
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Swansea Station
    5 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
    66 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sessions by Mumbles Brewery
    1 min walk
  • Turkish Kitchen
    2 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    5 min walk
  • The Bank Statement
    3 min walk
  • Greggs
    5 min walk

About this property

Cwtsh Hostel

Hostel located in Castle
Cwtsh Hostel provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
  • A lift and luggage storage
Room features
All 54 rooms have comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Grab bars near toilets and raised toilet seats
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products, communal kitchens and full-sized fridge/freezers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 6 per day)

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 4
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 5 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 6 per day (2625 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 5 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 4 (subject to availability)
  • Towels fee: GBP 6 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 12501754

Property is also known as

Cwtsh Hostel Swansea
Cwtsh Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Cwtsh Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Swansea

Frequently asked questions

Is Cwtsh Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 5 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Cwtsh Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 4 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Cwtsh Hostel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cwtsh Hostel located?

Located in Castle, this hostel is steps away from Laserzone, Swansea Castle and St. Mary's. Pennard Golf Course and Quadrant Shopping Centre are also within 5 minutes. Swansea Station is 5 minutes by foot and Swansea (WSS-Swansea Train Station) is 7 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Cwtsh Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location Very walkable Clean, friendly and quiet Good value
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very helpful and friendly staff on check in/out. Property is great value for the location. The bed in the private room is a bit hard and creaky. Ideal place to spend the night if staying in central Swansea.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, not noisy, good kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Solomon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, convenient for work and quiet!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chinah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing had a private room with my best friend, the staff were amazing and very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing value for private room. Perfect location in the city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay at the hostel. Single room which was handy. Compact but had everything needed. Large kitchen an chill out area to relax in an cook meals. Had a projector to watch television. Good area with amenities at hand.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place itself was okay the staff are very helpful and nice the only thing I found lacking that they don't have in place a discount so you can park in the car park all night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

kezia

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I had a short stay. The place is convenient to shopping centre and food court. The staff was friendly and the price was affordable. However, the dorm floor was very dirty as if it hasn't been sweep for some time. The most important is that there were BED BUGS, which i only notice bed bug bites all over my body after leaving the hostel. I hope the staff inspect the beds and take care of that issue
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the private double room for the second time, excellent value for money for the location! Room is surprisingly well equipped for the price, smart TV, modern private bathroom, double bed etc. Nice to not be 2 single beds pushed together. Only downside was that the shower had small amounts of mould around the bottom and the walls are a little scuffed so could do with a bit of love, but ultimately you get what you pay for, so value alone gives this place 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was lovely, the hostel is extremely well located in the centre, making it the perfect location to stay in if you need to catch a bus or get a train. The only two things I struggled with were the shower pressure, which led to longer periods in the shower, and the dust around the bed (pod) which made me sneeze during the night/cough. Other than that, couldn’t be happier. For the price, it’s an amazing place to stay! There’s a strong chance I’ll be back.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Adequate for the money

Not a bad place for the price. I had a private room and bathroom, the bed linen and towels were clean. The floors had lots of debris along the edges of the room and lots of marks on the walls. The radiator in the room didnt work at all, luckily i had a hot water bottle and the weather wasnt too cold outside. The towel rail in the bathroom on the other hand was wonderfully hot and kept the bathroom very cosy. The shower had some mould in the bottom around the edges and the shower head was too heavy to stay upright! The water pressure was very, very low but i dont know if that was to do with my shower time coinciding with others? Staff were pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hostel particularly the price and right in the centre!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chidinma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very reasonable and comfortable staff were very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient, well priced
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tahmid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
★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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central Swansea Hostel

We really enjoyed our stay. The beds were comfortable. The dormitory was surprisingly quiet given that 12 people were sleeping. Friendly and quiet guests and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

The hostel is close to the city center and has a very reasonable cost for such a good location. The room was quite warm and quite noisy with the window open but for a central location you can expect that. Would definitely stay here again next time I'm in Swansea.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

moiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice environment and you have acess to kitchen and other stuff.Staff is really nice and supportive

10/10 Excellent

Petr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel with access being controlled through the app, extremely clean, superb location right across the castle. Very comfortable & cozy. Also the receptionist - Rowan - went above & beyond during my whole stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Room was clean. Service was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

KAJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An excellent price-quality ratio

The place was centrally located, very well managed and kept. The double room was smallish, but with a private bathrooom enough. It was spotless and clean as all the other facilities. The common rooms were great and the staff brilliant
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Amenities
In need of a bit of TLC - pods need curtains. Ceiling and pod lights too bright and need to be on timers. A few simple and relatively cheap upgrades and it woud be an easy 5*
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Need’s curtains in double rooms also quiet time needs enforcing was work by noise at 11.30 and didn’t stop until 2am. Door of shower didn’t shut properly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023