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The Dragon Hotel

Hotel in Swansea

Hotel★★★★4-star★ 3.7 (1237 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Excellent location — 13 attractions within walking distance

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About

Set in Swansea, The Dragon Hotel is a hotel. The hotel is close to Oriel Science and Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, about 0.5 km from Swansea. It holds an official 4-star rating and scores 3.7/5 across 1237 guest reviews. The most comfortable time to visit Swansea is generally May to July.

What guests mention

cleanliness2location2breakfast & food2

Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).

Amenities

Wheelchair access

Best for

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

  • Oriel Science0.1 km
  • Glynn Vivian Art Gallery0.3 km
  • GS Artists0.3 km
  • Blank Studio0.3 km
  • Plantasia0.4 km
  • Swansea Museum0.6 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 108 places to eat🛒 10 supermarkets💊 7 pharmacies & clinics🚌 2 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Swansea Airport (SWS) — 8.8 km → all hotels near SWS
Nearest station
Swansea — 0.5 km
Nearest beach
ABCC Meeting Point — 1.0 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 19.8 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
GBP
Power
Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to The Dragon Hotel?

From The Dragon Hotel, the nearest station, Swansea, is about 0.5 km away; Swansea Airport (SWS) is around 8.8 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is The Dragon Hotel from the beach?

The nearest beach, ABCC Meeting Point, is about 1.0 km from The Dragon Hotel in a straight line.

How is The Dragon Hotel rated?

The Dragon Hotel scores 3.7 out of 5 across 1237 guest reviews, and holds an official 4-star rating.

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