City Inn Guest Accommodation

A Welcoming Inn in the Heart of St Davids

The City Inn is a popular, friendly pub with rooms right in the heart of St Davids, Britain’s smallest city, on the spectacular Pembrokeshire coast. With comfortable en-suite rooms above a proper local bar, it makes a relaxed and central base for exploring the cathedral city and the surrounding Pembrokeshire Coast National Park — and after a day on the coast path, the bar and a hearty meal are just downstairs.

The rooms

The inn has nine en-suite letting rooms in a flexible mix of twin, double and family layouts, each with its own private bathroom (with a shower or bath). They make a comfortable, good-value base, with everything you need for a night or a longer stay in the city. With room types to suit couples and families alike, and a central position, it is an easy and sociable place to stay.

Food, drink and the welcome

Downstairs is a genuine local pub with a welcoming bar, serving bar meals in the evening (from around 6pm), with packed lunches available on request — handy for a day’s walking. Breakfast is hearty and cooked, with continental, full English, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. There is free WiFi and a large car park with ample free parking — a real bonus in a busy little city where parking is at a premium. Please note the inn does not accept pets.

At a glance

• Friendly pub with nine en-suite letting rooms
• Twin, double and family rooms
• Welcoming bar with evening bar meals; cooked breakfast; packed lunches on request
• Free WiFi and ample free parking
• A 5-minute walk from the cathedral and city centre; no pets

St Davids — Britain’s smallest city

St Davids is the smallest city in Britain, a tiny but characterful place famous for its magnificent medieval cathedral and the atmospheric ruins of the Bishop’s Palace, set within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Despite its size it has a lively scene of galleries, cafés and independent shops, and the City Inn sits right in the middle of it — about a five-minute walk from the cathedral and the city centre. For more on the area and other places to stay, see our guide to St Davids accommodation.

Exploring Pembrokeshire

The coast around St Davids is some of the finest in Britain. The golden surf beach at Whitesands Bay is close by, boat trips run out to the wildlife haven of Ramsey Island to see seals, porpoises and seabirds, and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path offers breathtaking cliff-top walking in both directions. Whether you want to swim, surf, walk or simply soak up the history, it is all within easy reach of this central, sociable base.

Good to know

Staying in the heart of St Davids is a real advantage — the city is tiny and walkable, so being a few minutes from the cathedral, the galleries and the restaurants means you can leave the car parked and explore on foot. That free, ample parking is itself a big plus in a place where spaces are scarce in season. A pub with rooms suits walkers and beach-goers especially well: you can come back from the coast path or Whitesands Bay to a friendly bar and an evening meal without going anywhere else. St Davids is glorious year-round, from summer beach days to bracing winter clifftop walks, and the City Inn makes a sociable, central and good-value base whatever the season.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of place is it? A welcoming pub with nine en-suite letting rooms.

Is there food? Yes — a cooked breakfast, evening bar meals, and packed lunches on request.

Is there parking? Yes, a large car park with ample free parking.

How far is the cathedral? About a 5-minute walk, with the city centre on the doorstep.

Plan your Pembrokeshire stay

For a friendly, central inn with comfortable rooms and its own bar in the heart of St Davids, the City Inn is a great choice. To check dates and availability, use the booking options on this page.