The Waterfront Museum
The National Waterfront Museum at Swansea tells the story of industry and innovation in Wales, now and over the last 300 years. Visit the website
YHA Gower
Port Eynon, Swansea, SA3 1NNOverview
On the Gower Peninsula, Britain’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, YHA Gower is an ideal base for your group to explore the area's coves, woods, moorland and castles.
This Victorian house is right next to a sandy beach. Your group can book our instructors for surfing, kayaking, climbing, walks and other activities - all of which are AALA licensed.
Why guests love YHA Gower
Accommodation at YHA Gower
Hire the whole place
Planning an overdue get-together or celebrating a birthday/anniversary? Looking for a base for your group's next adventure? Make your special occasion extra special with YHA Exclusive Hire.
You can hire the whole building at YHA Gower and, with sole use of the property, come and go as you please. This property is the perfect base for those looking to discover the beautiful surrounding area on a coastal holiday with family.
Things to do around YHA Gower
Dryad Bushcraft
Dryad Bushcraft is dedicated to providing the highest standard of Wilderness Bushcraft training.
Dylan Thomas Centre
Houses a permanent exhibition on Dylan Thomas and his life, as well as a shop stuffed with books, posters and memorabilia. The Centre is right next to the pedestrian Sail (Millennium) Bridge and
Swansea Bay and area
Discover Swansea, the seaside resort of Mumbles and the Gower Peninsula. Don't miss the enchanting Afan and Vale of Neath. Visit the website
Oxwich Castle
Remains of a mock-fortified manor house, with evidence of sumptuous accommodation, built during the prosperous 16th century. Visit the website
Walking and Rambling in Gower
Get back to nature and stride out on foot to explore the beauty of this part of the country. Whether it be walking routes or off the beaten track, you’re sure to enjoy wandering around and takin
Climbing in Gower
Climb and scramble to your hearts content and enjoy the spectacular views from this beautiful part of the country. Check out the UK Climbing website for routes
Watersports in Gower
This lovely area is great for water sports, so whatever mode of water transport takes your fancy, take the plunge and enjoy some fun on, or in, the water!
Swansea Market
Explore the largest indoor market in Wales and sample the local delights like cockles, lavabread and bacon. Visit the Market website
Hostel facilities
- 24-hour access
- Ambulant accessible
- Baby changing
- Beach view
- Beachfront
- Coach parking nearby
- Dining room
- Free parking on premises
- Games
- Garden/grounds
- Highchair
- Intermittent mobile coverage
- Large garden/grounds
- Minibus parking on premises
- Mountain view
- Near bus stop
- Outdoor play area
- Outdoor seating
- Sea view
- Seafront
- Self-catering kitchen
- Shared drying room
- Shared laundry room
- Shared lounge
- Shared TV
- Sole use
- Water refill station
- Wheelchair accessible
- WiFi
Hostel need to know
Reception opening hours: 24 hours.
Self-catering: YHA Gower is self-catering only. Guests have access to a kitchen.
Parking: There is parking at the hostel.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces and all our rooms.
Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Gower. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.
YHA Gower - Access Statement
(PDF download - 51.35 KB)
Meet the team
Manager recommends: The Gower Peninsula is both beautiful and unspoilt. Take a stroll around Whiteford Point, which takes in the sand dunes of Whiteford Burrows and keep an eye out for the last remaining cast iron lighthouse in Britain. If surfing is your thing, Gower has some of the best waves in Britain.
