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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
1,395 reviews
Price from
US$44
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
221 reviews
Price from
US$50
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. I booked my stay very last minute after a change of plan. The bunkhouse was clean, tidy and warm when I arrived and I had good communication from the wardens. I love this bunkhouse for its location and amazing drying room to hang all my adventure kit!

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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
306 reviews
Price from
US$54
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. Stay for UTS from Japan. Community in this lodge had a perfect atomosphere and gave me a great confidece to complete the race. I'll be back here.

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9.8
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. 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
736 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

Set 40 km from Chester Racecourse, Llangollen Hostel Private Guest Rooms-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. This hostel had everything fully equipped kitchen. Guitar piano board games. Drying room for clothes amazing helpful staff. Definitely would recommend.

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9.4
Superb
418 reviews
Price from
US$66
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. Good facilities, very clean. Free parking and easy access.

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9.2
Superb
71 reviews
Price from
US$93
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. Convenient, closed to miners&pyg tract. Staff were nice and helpful. This was my second stay and again in the future.

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8.5
Very good
1,228 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. Comfortable lodgings directly over a busy pub with tasty hot food.

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8.9
Fabulous
245 reviews
Price from
US$107
per night

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