I've been to University in Aberystwyth for three years. Aber (as it is locally known) is overrun with students and that naturally makes it a great night spot any night of the week. There are several nightclubs to choose from and far too many bars/pubs. However, at the end of student year, Aber turns into a sleepy town and the only great part about visiting in the summer time is the weather. Best time to visit is between end of September and mid-December (before the students run out of money).
Aberystwth is not that exciting if you are used to places like Ibiza, but if you want a break from that then do go there. There is a bit of a night life, but Aberystwyth is a place where you can let your hair down because it ain't everyday that someone gets mugged. There are places you can see and places to go by train. There is Devil's Bridge the Three Bridges, a good day out for the family as the train journey which last about 1 hour takes you through all the mountains of Ceridigion. There is a cafe and you can walk to and see all the water falls even if you aren't a keen walker!
Borth … My partner and i went there for a break, planning to stay there for about a week. We ended up staying a couple of days as there was not a lot to do. We'd walked everywhere where there was to walk so returned home, very sunburnt.
Borth … It's great fun and exciting. There is fun for all ages and you can relax by the wonderful sea.
HI - YHA Borth Hostel in Borth … Morlais - the name of the Edwardian House that is now Borth YHA - translates as "the voice of the sea", and it's no wonder when you consider the setting: The beach is only yards away (across the road, but it's not very busy) from the 4 mile long beach of Borth. The village has not much too offer along the lines of things to do, there is a village shop geared up to seaside holidaymakers but also has the essentials for hostellers (ready meals etc.). It's a great place to stopover on your way from north to south Wales as there is a railway station within easy walking distance from which you can hop on to the train to Cardigan.
The hostel is functional more than cosy, the kitchen is rather on the small side but you can eat your meals in the adjoining dining room. There is also a reasonably priced on-site restaurant.
The rooms are good sized and have glorious views out to sea - when the windows are open you can hear the waves breaking. Family rooms are available, but no doubles…
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