Swaythling Travel Guide
Southampton
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Popular places to visit
University of Southampton
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Southampton during your travels in Southampton. Wander the area's lush forest or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Mayflower Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Mayflower Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Southampton. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
St. Mary's Stadium
Catch an event at St. Mary's Stadium during your trip to Southampton. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
New Forest Wildlife Park
Enjoy an outing to New Forest Wildlife Park during your stay in Denny Lodge. Wander through the lush forest and waterfront in this quaint area.
Mayflower Park
Mayflower Park is just one of the places to see in Southampton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's the lush forest or experience its entertainment choices.
Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway
Explore the great outdoors at Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway, a lovely green space in Exbury. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
Top hotels in Swaythling
Leonardo Hotel Southampton
"Property is clean and nice. Food is good. There is no current exchange there. It is pretty inconvenient."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Moxy Southampton
"Very comfortable one night stay precruise. Room was quiet, clean and comfortable. Breakfast next morning had a nice selection of hot and cold food. Staff were very friendly also. Only a 10 minute walk to gate 8, easy with a carry on and personal bag. I would stay there again if ever in ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
"This was booked for a night before the Take That concert. Although it was booked a very long time ago it was very expensive, £367. We expected a high standard hotel. The bedroom was large but on the shabby side as was the bathroom. The table was marked as was the dressing table. There was a well ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Novotel Southampton
"Clean room."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Village Hotel Southampton Eastleigh
"Just had a great stay thank you👍👍"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Harbour Hotel Southampton
"For the price, not worth it. The hotel itself was fine. There were some annoying things that stood out though. For example, if you need to use a hair dryer, they provide one but there's no plug in the bathroom. And when you use it outside of the bathroom, there is no mirror with a plug nearby. We ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Swaythling
Southampton City Centre
The lively bars and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Southampton City Centre. A stop by Southampton Maritime Museum or Ocean Village Marina might round out your trip.
Maritime Quarter
If you're spending some time in Maritime Quarter, Ocean Village Marina and Solent Sky Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Old Town
While visiting Old Town, you might make a stop by sights like Tudor House and Garden and Titanic Honour & Glory Exhibition - Southampton.
The Polygon
While there might not be top attractions in The Polygon, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southampton Cruise Terminal and Mayflower Theatre.
Ocean Village
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Ocean Village. You might want to make time for a stop at Ocean Village Marina or Harbour Lights Picturehouse.
