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Basecamp Wales

Llanllyfni

Basecamp Wales offers family-run hostel accommodation in Llanllyfni, on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park and 30.3 km from Pen-Y-Pass and 8.2 km to the beach at Dinas Dinlle. Free WiFi is offered in public areas and free private parking is available on site. Lovely countryside location. Bus connections within 10-15 min walk taking you all over Snowdonia and beyond. Views of Snowdon directly outside the window Really nice people who own and run the hostel. Whole place feels very clean!

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9.4
Superb
1,384 reviews
Price from
US$39
per night

James John Hamilton House and backpacker hostel

Fishguard

James John Hamilton House and backpacker hostel is located in Fishguard, on the edge of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Tenby is 57 km away. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.

The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path runs by the property. Popular local activities include hiking, cycling and surfing. St. Davids is 25 km from James John Hamilton House and backpacker hostel, while Cardigan is 30 km away. Location is great, hostel is warm and homely, bed was comfy and room was clean. Steve is just lovely and super accommodating. I’ll definitely stay there again and would recommend to others.

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9.3
Superb
264 reviews
Price from
US$89
per night

Woodlands Centre

Betws-y-coed

Situated in Betws-y-coed, 20 km from Snowdon, Woodlands Centre features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 26 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway, 32 km from Llandudno Pier and 36 km from Portmeirion. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are available.

The hostel provides some rooms that have garden views, and rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom with a shower. It’s such a magical place where you feel at home! Michelle is so sweet and always up to help!

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9.1
Superb
244 reviews
Price from
US$41
per night

The Rocks at Plas Curig Hostel 5 stars

Capel-Curig

Set in Capel-Curig, 11 km from Snowdon, The Rocks at Plas Curig Hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. With free WiFi, this 5-star hostel offers a shared kitchen. The property is allergy-free and is situated 17 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway. Good social area and friendly staff. Good location for walking. Kitchen and toilets were clean.

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9.3
Superb
317 reviews
Price from
US$111
per night

Lodge Dinorwig 4 stars

Llanberis

The bedroom offers 14 bunk-style beds with individual lighting and curtains for privacy. Rooms include storage space, and a shared bathroom with a shower.

A cooked breakfast is served each morning. Packed lunches and evening meals can also be provided if ordered in advance. Lodge Dinorwig offers lockers, bed linen is included. Sonni was phenomenal and the breakfast was so hearty before setting out on a hike for the national park! Would absolutely stay again! Thank you!

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9.7
Exceptional
310 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

Totters Hostel

Caernarfon

Located in Caernarfon and within 13 km of Snowdon Mountain Railway, Totters Hostel features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 19 km from Snowdon, 37 km from Portmeirion and 47 km from Llandudno Pier. The hostel has family rooms. Great room for 3 adults! Fun and spacious. Full of history . Loved that the bathroom was kind-of separated from sleeping area.

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9.4
Superb
788 reviews
Price from
US$78
per night

Llangollen Hostel Self-catering 4 stars

Llangollen

Llangollen Hostel Self-catering is a 4-star, Victorian town house in the centre of Llangollen. It has free Wi-Fi, a well-equipped kitchen where guests can prepare their own food, a dining room plus a lounge with log burner, games and books. There are twins, doubles, family rooms, 4-bed quads and a 6-bed room, many of which are en-suite and no shared bathrroms. 2nd time we’ve visited Llangollen and both times we stayed here. Location is great. Facilities are great. Price is even better. Wi-Fi worked well enough to work remotely and there is a shed for those bike touring like us. Jamie you left such a positive impression, thank you for a great stay!

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9.3
Superb
383 reviews
Price from
US$95
per night

Tafarn Yr Heliwr

Nefyn

Featuring a bar, Tafarn Yr Heliwr is set in Nefyn in the Gwynedd region, 35 km from Portmeirion and 43 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi. The hostel features family rooms. Anna was so friendly and helpful.

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9.2
Superb
83 reviews
Price from
US$146
per night

Hamilton Lodge - Cottage sleeps 8

Fishguard

Situated in Fishguard, close to the Pembrokeshire Coastal path, Hamilton Lodge - Cottage sleeps 8 has 3 bedrooms and a secluded cottage garden with covered terrace.

Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The Lodge offers a lounge and a fully equipped kitchen with dining area. Everything perfect: excellent location for visiting South West Wales, paid parking in the immediate vicinity (only 3 pounds per day), clean, tastefully furnished and with a beautiful outdoor garden.

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9.6
Exceptional
28 reviews
Price from
US$265
per night

Cwtsh Hostel 5 stars

Swansea

Cwtsh Hostel is located in Swansea, within 2.8 km of Sketty Lane Beach and 23 km of Oxwich Bay. This 5-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. The best service I've had at any hostel. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I had a fun night out and came back not feeling too well. The staff were really understanding and helped me throughout the night. I would recommend this hostel just for their amazing service and staff.

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8.2
Very good
1,245 reviews
Price from
US$35
per night

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