Aberystwyth

Travel Guide

Aberystwyth showing a coastal town and street scenes as well as a couple
Aberystwyth Castle featuring landscape views, a bridge and chateau or palace
Devils Bridge which includes tranquil scenes, a waterfall and a pond
Aberystwyth featuring a pebble beach and a coastal town
Devil\'s Bridge which includes tranquil scenes and views
This lively university town sits in a beautiful spot on the Welsh coast. Enjoy the nightlife, visit cultural hotspots and try numerous watersports.

Take a trip to charming Aberystwyth and promenade along its famous seafront and pier. Survey the surrounding Welsh countryside and coastline. Visit the museum and art center and explore historical locations, such as the ruins of 13th-century Aberystwyth CastleOpens in a new window. Spend your evenings mingling with locals and students at one of the town’s dozens of pubs and clubs.

Find the National Library at the top of a hill just outside town. Browse the vast collection of books the library is entitled to a copy of every book published in the U.K. Admire historical rarities in the Hengwrt Room, including the Black Book of Carmarthen, the oldest Welsh text still in existence.

Tour the Ceredigion Museum to view a range of exhibits. Learn about the history of the town and even see a display dedicated to the popular British comedy show Little Britain. Visit Aberystwyth Arts Centre, one of the largest art centers in Wales. Enjoy the galleries or watch a show. The cinema shows a range of world films and the theater stages a variety of dramas and operas.

Head to the Royal Pier and watch the sun set over Cardigan Bay. The pier offers varied entertainment throughout the day and night. Get some food, play a game of pool or participate in a night of clubbing. During the day the bay is a popular spot for watersports. Book a lesson and learn to surf or kayak in New Quay, which is sheltered from the wind. If you’re already experienced, try Gwbert for excellent surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing conditions.

Reach Aberystwth by car, train or long-distance bus. You’ll find a large number of cafés, restaurants and takeout food options. The town is also famous for its large number of pubs and nightclubs. Drink real ale at a traditional pub, sip cocktails at a trendy bar or dance all night at a club.

Starling Cloud, Aberystwyth by Marston’s Inns
Starling Cloud, Aberystwyth by Marston’s Inns
4 out of 5
Boulevard De Sainte Brieuc, Aberystwyth, Wales
$95 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$115 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star inn in Aberystwyth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (665 reviews)
"The room was very nice and clean, the bed was too soft for me, but the wife thought it was wonderful. It also had a bath which is a bonus."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Starling Cloud, Aberystwyth by Marston’s Inns
Queensbridge Hotel
Queensbridge Hotel
3 out of 5
Victoria Terrace, Aberystwyth, Wales
$121 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$146 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Aberystwyth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (274 reviews)
"The proximity to the promenade and shops was perfect. Parking was excellent, we parked for free for nearly three days. It was enjoyable to sit on the verandah and watch the world go by. Reception staff and in the dining room were very polite and helpful. The dining room appeared to have been recently ..."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Queensbridge Hotel
The Four Seasons Hotel
The Four Seasons Hotel
3.5 out of 5
54 Portland Street, Aberystwyth, Wales
$117 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$141 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Aberystwyth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (413 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly and helpful. They stored our luggage before check-in and after we checked out the room. There’s also a small bar and dining options in the hotel. The hotel is also very close to the beach and close to the train station."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

The Four Seasons Hotel
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.
Ty Belgrave House
Ty Belgrave House
3.5 out of 5
Marine Terrace, Aberystwyth, Wales
Stay at this 3.5-star beach apartment in Aberystwyth. Enjoy a full-service spa and a beach locale. Popular attractions Ceredigion Museum and Castle Theatre are ...
7.6/10 Good! (12 reviews)
"Booked a 3 bed flat and was charged for a 3 bed flat. Instead of getting what we had booked we had to move every night from a 2 bed flat to a studio flat and back to another 2 bed flat (there was 4 of us). Instead of offering an compensation they just said that it was my fault."

Reviewed on May 13, 2025

Ty Belgrave House
D12 Treetops
D12 Treetops
3 out of 5
Clarach Bay Caravan Park Clarach, Aberystwyth, Wales
Stay at this 3-star golf cottage in Aberystwyth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an indoor pool. Popular attractions Clarach Beach and Constitution Hill are ...
6/10 (1 review)
"D12 treetops at Clarach bay is a lovely setting. Family friendly and lovely staff. We had hot water and good recycling facilities. The site was perfect. However, some of our bedcovers had chocolate on them!!! We found spares to use instead. The green headboard on the main bedroom had a strong smell ..."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

D12 Treetops
Chalet 95
Chalet 95
3 out of 5
Aberystwyth
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Aberystwyth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Clarach Beach and Constitution Hill are located ...
"There was mold round the bottom of the shower and it needed a proper clean."

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2022

Chalet 95
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.

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It was a great addition to my first trip to Wales. It's a good central location for exploring mid-Wales.

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