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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
1,404 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

Boasting a shared lounge, Base Camp Snowdonia, Gwersyll Cyntaf Eryri is situated in Betws-y-coed in the Clwyd region, 19 km from Snowdon and 25 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway. The property is set 31 km from Llandudno Pier, 36 km from Bodelwyddan Castle and 36 km from Portmeirion. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

Bodnant Garden is 20 km from the hostel, while Bangor Cathedral is 34 km from the property. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 120 km away. The place is beautiful. It exceeded my expectations 👌 It has a gorgeous view and the location is perfect. Just a few steps away is the bus stop that takes you to the park entrance to start climbing and exploring the mountain. The bedrooms and bathrooms are spotless, and the shower is amazing, steaming hot with good water pressure. You enjoy taking a shower like at home. They also provide shampoo and shower gel, which is amazing in case we forget. The beds are very comfortable, and they include a towel, which is a plus I loved.

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9.2
Superb
251 reviews
Price from
US$53
per night

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. Great location staff and town.

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9.1
Superb
306 reviews
Price from
US$43
per night

Set in Betws-y-coed, 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. This place was a pleasant surprise. Nick at the desk is great - awesome personality. Michael gave me some suggestions on where to visit next. Bunks are very comfy & cozy & there is plenty of room to sit up!, which is rare. Privacy curtains are great. Two pillows - I love that. There is a cafe so close - see photo (circled. Location is great - right across from a nature walk. A very very nice stay & I even extended another night. Book direct. A quick bus ride to Betws-y-Coed for more natural parks. I would definitely stay here again.

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9.2
Superb
311 reviews
Price from
US$61
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
387 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. Spacious room. Great view. Very clean and modern.

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9.4
Superb
713 reviews
Price from
US$93
per night

Set 40 km from Chester Racecourse, Llangollen Hostel - Book the Room - Self Catering facilities offers 4-star accommodation in Llangollen and has a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Clean and kind staff. I would love to come back when I travel Wales again.

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9.4
Superb
392 reviews
Price from
US$61
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. Excellent location. Clean warm , lovely bar and restaurant . Food good 👍

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8.4
Very good
1,225 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

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