There are hostels and bunkhouses in the most beautiful areas of South Wales. These provide self catering accommodation ideal for families and walkers along the South Wales coast of Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, and The Gower. South West Wales is especially known for beautiful beaches with turquoise waters and soft white sand. Here you can see seals, puffins and porpoises. The wild upland areas around Brecon and the Cambrian Mountains have bunkhouses and hostels ideal for groups and individuals who love the great outdoors. You can stay in a hostel and visit the thriving cities of Swansea and the Welsh Capital of Cardiff. Hostels and bunkhouses provide great value self-catering accommodation in central and scenic locations. They are available for stays as short as one night and are ideal for group, family or touring holidays.
Pembrokeshire & South Wales: Bunkhouses, camping barns & hostels
This map of Pembrokeshire, Brecon Beacons, Cardiff, and South Wales shows bunkhouses, camping barns & hostels
Looking for affordable accommodation in Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Swansea, Cardiff, the Gower, or South Wales’ coast and countryside? This map of Independent hostels shows a wide range of hostels and bunkhouses all over South Wales. The hostels and bunkhouses are in the most beautiful parts of South Wales: Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Tenby, St Davids, and along the Pembrokeshire coast path, and Wales coast path. Also on the Gower Peninsular, and the City of Cardiff. Some bunkhouses and hostels are in serene and secluded parts such as Lennox Head or by the Blue Lagoon in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. South Wales and Pembrokeshire especially are well known for their beautiful beaches with turquoise waters and soft white sands. Here you can see Seals, Puffins, and porpoises. Some of these beaches are so hidden and secluded that you can only reach them when the tide is out!
The Gower Peninsula
The Gower is a rural landscape surrounded by a multitude of beaches, each one with its own definitive character. It is crisscrossed by quiet roads and green lanes ideal for mountain bikes. This promontory of land sticking out into the Bristol Channels is ready-made for a seaside family holiday. Rhosilli Beach with its wide expanse of sand and vast sand dune backdrops is ideal for water and wind sports. Kite surfing on the sands or hang gliding from the dunes. Oxwhich Bay is a family beach with an ice cream van and a lovely hotel serving teas. The hidden beaches of Mewslade Bay and Fall Bay by Overton offer rewarding virgin sands at low tide for those agile enough to descend the cliff paths.
Independent Hostels
The friendly atmosphere in Independent hostels means there will always be someone to show you the way (also a lot of hostels have wifi so you can look up coast paths and other exciting activities on your phone, laptop, or tablet!). Independent hostels can range from modern to historic, from luxury hotel style to cosy barns, from city centres to remote countryside- but they all offer affordable and friendly accommodation and are great for group trips. With Pembrokeshire’s gorgeous beaches South Wales is a beautiful place to do many activities. Such as swimming, hiking, bike riding, pony trekking, and more, but it’s not just about that. South Wales is an enchanting place to take your children to learn about the exciting history and legends of the castles. It’s an educational experience for the whole family.