3 Best Hotels in Aberystwyth, Wales

A drive south on the coast road from Aberystwyth brings you to this early-19th-century Georgian-style, bright blue building right on the harbor, among many other colorfully painted structures. Modern design and strong colors dominate the public areas and bedrooms, which have wonderful harbor views. Rooms are stylish, comfortable, and furnished with Welsh textiles. The sophisticated, modern Welsh brasserie specializes in local seafood, and there's a decent bar menu for more casual dining.

On the seafront, this traditional hotel is a home-away-from-home thanks to its friendly and welcoming owners and staff. Apart from the location, its main selling point is the delicious home-cooked breakfast. The building dates back to 1842 but the decor is decidedly contemporary with bright, well-equipped bedrooms—the doubles have king-size beds. There's also a restaurant where dinner is equally appealing; try the cawl (lamb stew). 

This historic Georgian mansion, now a luxury hotel which also offers self-catering accommodations, was for many years the home of the Nanteos Cup (alleged to be the Holy Grail and now in the National Library of Wales). The sophisticated, traditionally furnished rooms have all the modern amenities; the suites are particularly grand. The restaurant, Nightingale, is renowned for its creative use of local produce and the bar has a good selection of Welsh beers and spirits. Nanteos is 4 miles southeast of Aberystwyth.