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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. Nice place, clean room. Big and well equipped shared kitchen. The staff is very friendly. There are also some lamas and the kids were happy to feed them.

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9.4
Superb
1,400 reviews
Price from
US$44
per night

Set in Llanberis, 7 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway, Lodge Dinorwig Hostel offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Built in 19th century, this 4-star hostel is within 40 km of Portmeirion and 44 km of Llandudno Pier. The property is non-smoking and is situated 13 km from Snowdon. Everything was excellent. Sonni is super attentive and friendly. I recommend dining here, it was delicious and at an unbeatable price. If I return to the area I would defo stay here again without hesitation. Thanks!!

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9.7
Exceptional
386 reviews
Price from
US$55
per night

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, 36 km from Portmeirion and 47 km from Llandudno Pier. The hostel has family rooms. Excellent location, and great help from owner. The place has a great view. Very close to the castle.

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9.4
Superb
713 reviews
Price from
US$93
per night

Llety Glyndwr - Bunkhouse features free WiFi and views of mountain in Trawsfynydd. The property is around 18 km from Portmeirion, 40 km from Snowdon and 46 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and an ATM for guests.

All units at the hostel are equipped with a seating area. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The property is located in the center of Trawsfynydd village. It's clean, comfortable, and offers good amenities. The plus is that there's a supermarket downstairs where you can check in and buy breakfast items.

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9.2
Superb
78 reviews
Price from
US$92
per night

Placed at the foot of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), the YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass is surrounded by stunning Welsh landscape in a rural location, with no mobile phone signal - offering guests a break from technology. WiFi is offered in public areas. Tasty food including a freshly cooked breakfast is on offer in the comfortable dining area. Fantastic location, very friendly and helpful staff, excellent breakfast which was well worth the money and great fuel for the hiking! 5 stars!

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8.4
Very good
1,224 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

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. clean, quiet, bed was comfortable, everything seemed recently renovated. The person who checked us in was welcoming. Pub downstairs was great for a last drink.

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8.9
Fabulous
271 reviews
Price from
US$88
per night

All units in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. All rooms at Canolfan Y Fron are fitted with a private bathroom and bed linen.

Portmeirion is 31 km from the hostel, while Bangor Cathedral is 25 km from the property. Staff were very friendly and welcoming Room was clean and well presented with beautiful views Excellent facilities to cater for all needs Dog friendly Deffinatly be back

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8.3
Very good
111 reviews
Price from
US$121
per night

Gallt y Glyn Hostel has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Llanberis. Located around 7.9 km from Snowdon, the hostel with free WiFi is also 39 km away from Portmeirion. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway. Comfortable hostel with well attended "pizza and beer" restaurant on-site. "Drying room" available for personal laundry. Very friendly host.

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8.4
Very good
591 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

Situated in Bethesda, 19 km from Snowdon, YHA Idwal Cottage features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a bar. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is located 25 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway. Beautiful place, great stuff. Comfortable bed, hot shower, great kitchen, dining and lounge.

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8.6
Fabulous
280 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Deep in the beautiful mountain scenery of north Wales, YHA Snowdon Llanberis is set on the doorstep of the Snowdonia National Park. It provides a daily buffet breakfast, and also has a TV lounge and a self-catering kitchen.

The majority of the bright rooms at YHA Snowdon Llanberis have bunk beds, and all share bathroom facilities. Great location , very clean room and good facility

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8.7
Fabulous
339 reviews
Price from
US$47
per night

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