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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
1,407 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 staff are very nice and friendly. The whole place is clean and smells nice. Also, the drying room comes in handy for people who want to wash and dry their clothes!

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9.2
Superb
243 reviews
Price from
US$48
per night

Boasting barbecue facilities, James John Hamilton House and backpacker hostel offers accommodation in Fishguard, 45 km from Folly Farm and 22 km from Roch Castle. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 25 km from St David's Cathedral. 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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9.1
Superb
297 reviews
Price from
US$96
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. Amazing location close to restaurants and beautiful walks close by. The buses to Snowdonia are within a 5 minute walk of the hostel as well which was great! The common areas were spacious, a large kitchen to use, showers had hot water and the beds were wooden so there was no squeaking. The staff were lovely and gave us advice for our trip - would stay here again next time we’re back!

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9.1
Superb
304 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. Peaceful and Reception was quite helpful

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9.2
Superb
313 reviews
Price from
US$62
per night

Set in Llanberis, 7 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway, Lodge Dinorwig 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. Excellent facility, incredibly helpful stuff.

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9.7
Exceptional
391 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. Henry is extremely polite and takes care of the guests

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9.4
Superb
722 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

The majority of rooms contain bunk beds, whilst there is a TV lounge for guests to relax in, and a games room to enjoy. A buffet breakfast is available in the morning, and there is free private parking on site. Staff super friendly and everything was great 👍

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9
Superb
304 reviews
Price from
US$47
per night

Set 40 km from Chester Racecourse, Llangollen Hostel - Book the Whole Room - Self Catering 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. The room was exceptionally good value and convenient to reach near the centre of Llangollen. Everywhere was clean. Jamie was a superb host, friendly and helpful throughout. Would love to stay again.

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9.4
Superb
401 reviews
Price from
US$66
per night

Located within 35 km of Bristol Parkway Station, YHA St Briavels Castle in Saint Briavels features a number of amenities including a garden, a shared lounge and a bar. The property is around 41 km from Cabot Circus, 41 km from Clifton and 42 km from Bristol Temple Meads Station. The property is non-smoking and is set 39 km from Kingsholm Stadium.

All units at the hostel are equipped with a shared bathroom and bed linen. The castle! The fact that you actually live somewhere 800 years old! It also has all the authentic parts preserved in a nice harmony with renovation. Good breakfast, lovely person who was serving it, very helpful and communicative. It's a shame there are no other meals. I do recommend my friends to go stay there!

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9
Superb
28 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

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