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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. Really friendly family that owns the place, excellent communal kitchen with loads of space and utensils, big common room with tv/pool table/eating tables etc. Good location with access to loads of walks around Snowdonia.

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9.4
Superb
1,435 reviews
Price from
US$38
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. I loved the home, the room accommodations, the hospitality and the host!! I was warmly welcomed and had a wonderful stay in this lovely and charming place. My room and bathroom were clean and comfortable, and I had everything I needed. I was close to the bus station and a good pub for dinner. The common area was comfortable and well stocked. I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed my stay. I hope to be back one day!! Thank you, Steve, for everything!!!

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9.4
Superb
245 reviews
Price from
US$88
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.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Betws-y-coed, like hiking and cycling. This place is a gem; it's as simple as that!

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9
Superb
232 reviews
Price from
US$31
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. We loved it! The staff was so nice and welcoming and the place really clean! It was definitely the cleanest shared bathrooms and a kitchen we've seen in a hostel, and we've seen many. Would stay again!

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9.3
Superb
328 reviews
Price from
US$108
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. I had a lovely stay, this hostel is perfectly designed and managed, it is nice and tidy and people there are really nice. Breakfast was very good.

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9.6
Exceptional
272 reviews
Price from
US$46
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. Location,cleaniless, Henry was special who guided us on things to do despite us reaching late around 9 pm for checkin

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9.4
Superb
789 reviews
Price from
US$77
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. Amazingly spacious, clean room with everything you’d need. Great to have all the usual hostel facilities while also having a hotel quality room and en suite! The location was top notch - parked in our usual car park and said “we better find the hostel” - looked up and there it was!

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9.3
Superb
363 reviews
Price from
US$61
per night

The Butchers Arms - Grill Pub and Accommodation

Merthyr Tydfil

At the hostel, every room has a patio with a mountain view. The rooms are equipped with a safety deposit box and certain rooms here will provide you with lake views. At The Butchers Arms - Grill Pub and Accommodation each room is equipped with a seating area. This pub had the best hospitality I've ever experienced. Staff and locals were fantastic. Food was exceptional and beds were the best I've slept in for a long time. Thanks to Andrew and his daughter for the warm welcome

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9.8
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
US$172
per night

Tafarn Yr Heliwr

Nefyn

Offering free WiFi and a bar, Tafarn Yr Heliwr offers rooms in Nefyn, 35 km from Portmeirion and 43 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway. The property is set 49 km from Snowdon, 47 km from Bangor Cathedral and 3.7 km from Nefyn & District Golf Club. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

Guest rooms in the hostel are equipped with a kettle. The units feature a private bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. Anna was so friendly and helpful.

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9.2
Superb
70 reviews
Price from
US$144
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. We were able to set thermostat where we liked. I appreciated this sooo much! The house is amazing with three bathrooms! I loved being in the house it is beautiful and so many helpful details were given to us about wifi and where to go locally etc. Our host was super friendly and helpful with questions! We were able to do washing at the house which was lovely too! I was very happy to be in a house where recycling is taken seriously too. We had a great stay! The host is a seriously lovely person.

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9.6
Exceptional
24 reviews
Price from
US$160
per night

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