Hostel
 YHA Idwal Cottage

Nant Ffrancon, Bethesda,, Bethesda, LL57 3LZ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 163 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.0
Wonderful
163 reviews

Fantastic location, in the very heart of Snowdonia.

Emil United Kingdom

The location was excellent if you like to wake up and go straight for a walk which we did. The staff were friendly and the room was clean and freshly made up. The children loved the communal room and pool table and the kitchen facilities were very good. We will definitely recommend and almost certain to use this hostel again!

Gavin United Kingdom

The location of course was perfect. Right outside the doors if the hostel are the trail heads for some of the most beautiful mountain hikes you can find. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The kitchen is well stocked and organized. There is plenty of room in the dining area and lounge for relaxing.

David United States of America

Beautiful location and very convenient to stay if visiting Snowdonia National Park

Hollie United Kingdom

Lovely location with some great walks from the doorstep. Clean and practical accommodation. Room small but comfortable. Kitchen facilities good. Friendly staff.

Jennifer United Kingdom

Staff are very friendly and helpful. There’s no dust in the room. And location is superb, surrounded by mountains and woods.

Madhia United Kingdom

Loved the location Loved the cleanliness Loved the fact it had the kitchen you could use to make what ever you like

Davinder United Kingdom

Great location in a stunning scenery, fantastic trails close to the structure, free parking available. Booked a very comfy and clean private room with private bathroom even more spacious than expected. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need to cook your own meal and very well organized. Would love to stay here again.

Debora Italy

Amazing location for many routes. The bed was so comfortable, perfect for me but only small. Showers amazing,strong and hot. Lovely place, will definitely return

Tonya United Kingdom

Location is simply excellent Checking in and out fluent All facilities are very functional ones Parking is properly settled which is important in a popular area

Gyorgy Hungary
9.0
Wonderful
163 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Fantastic location, in the very heart of Snowdonia.”
    Emil Emil United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The location was excellent if you like to wake up and go straight for a walk which we did. The staff were friendly and the room was clean and freshly made up.”
    Gavin Gavin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The location of course was perfect. Right outside the doors if the hostel are the trail heads for some of the most beautiful mountain hikes you can find. The staff is very friendly and helpful.”
    David David United States of America United States of America
  • “Beautiful location and very convenient to stay if visiting Snowdonia National Park”
    Hollie Hollie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely location with some great walks from the doorstep. Clean and practical accommodation. Room small but comfortable. Kitchen facilities good. Friendly staff.”
    Jennifer Jennifer United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff are very friendly and helpful. There’s no dust in the room. And location is superb, surrounded by mountains and woods.”
    Madhia Madhia United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Loved the location Loved the cleanliness Loved the fact it had the kitchen you could use to make what ever you like”
    Davinder Davinder United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great location in a stunning scenery, fantastic trails close to the structure, free parking available. Booked a very comfy and clean private room with private bathroom even more spacious than...”
    Debora Debora Italy Italy
  • “Amazing location for many routes. The bed was so comfortable, perfect for me but only small. Showers amazing,strong and hot. Lovely place, will definitely return”
    Tonya Tonya United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location is simply excellent Checking in and out fluent All facilities are very functional ones Parking is properly settled which is important in a popular area”
    Gyorgy Gyorgy Hungary Hungary

Categories:

  • Staff9.7
  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money9.0
  • Location9.6

YHA Idwal Cottage in Bethesda has 4-star accommodations with barbecue facilities, a garden and a bar. The property is located 3.6 miles from Zip World Penrhyn Quarry. The property has a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bethesda, like cycling and hiking.

Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 50 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

YHA Idwal Cottage has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Mar 13, 2014
 Hotel chain/brand: Youth Hostels Association

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

9.0
Wonderful · 163 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.7
  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money9.0
  • Location9.6

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Emil
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Fantastic location, in the very heart of Snowdonia.”
  • Gavin
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The location was excellent if you like to wake up and go straight for a walk which we did. The staff were friendly and the room was clean and freshly made up. The children loved the communal room and pool table and the kitchen facilities were very...”
  • David
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The location of course was perfect. Right outside the doors if the hostel are the trail heads for some of the most beautiful mountain hikes you can find. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The kitchen is well stocked and organized. There is...”
  • Hollie
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Beautiful location and very convenient to stay if visiting Snowdonia National Park”
  • Jennifer
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Lovely location with some great walks from the doorstep. Clean and practical accommodation. Room small but comfortable. Kitchen facilities good. Friendly staff.”
  • Madhia
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Staff are very friendly and helpful. There’s no dust in the room. And location is superb, surrounded by mountains and woods.”
  • D
    Davinder
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Loved the location Loved the cleanliness Loved the fact it had the kitchen you could use to make what ever you like”
  • Debora
    ItalyItaly
    “Great location in a stunning scenery, fantastic trails close to the structure, free parking available. Booked a very comfy and clean private room with private bathroom even more spacious than expected. The kitchen is equipped with everything you...”
  • Tonya
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Amazing location for many routes. The bed was so comfortable, perfect for me but only small. Showers amazing,strong and hot. Lovely place, will definitely return”
  • Gyorgy
    HungaryHungary
    “Location is simply excellent Checking in and out fluent All facilities are very functional ones Parking is properly settled which is important in a popular area”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hello! Is there any chance that i can book a room for two people for 20.11.21 saturday but with a double bed, because single its not enough and bunk bed its not an option? Thank you :)
    Hi, sorry no, we have no double beds available on that date unfortunately
    Answered on November 9, 2021
  • Hi. If we book for 5 of us, is the room ours or will the spare bed still be available for a ‘stranger’ to book? Thanks!
    Hi, at the moment, we don't provide shared room or dormitory, therefore the room will be all yours. Thank you for contacting us.
    Answered on June 22, 2022
  • Hi have you Gat anything available for family of 5 from 14- 16 .01 ?
    Yes. we have a 6-bedded room that should suit your family
    Answered on January 7, 2022
  • Hi, is there self catering available?
    Yes, our hostel is a self catering hostel. We do not provide food but we have a well equipped kitchen.
    Answered on July 6, 2022
  • Hi. Do you have much parking space please?
    We have around 15 parking spaces for our guests.
    Answered on June 22, 2022

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Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Dolwyddelan Castle
    3.1 miles
  • Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
    3.6 miles
  • Llanberis lake railway
    3.9 miles
  • Snowdon Mountain Railway
    4.1 miles
  • Snowdon
    4.4 miles
  • Dolbadarn Castle
    4.7 miles
  • Tyddyn Mawr Golf Club
    7.4 miles
  • Penrhyn Castle
    8.3 miles
  • Bangor Cathedral
    8.4 miles
Top attractions
  • Beaumaris Castle
    10.2 miles
  • Anglesey Sea Zoo
    11 miles
  • Bodnant Garden
    12 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Lake Llyn Ogwen
    0.4 miles
  • Mountain Carnedd Llewelyn
    6 miles
Public transit
  • Train Brecon Mountain Railway
    5.7 miles
Closest Airports
  • Anglesey Airport
    23.2 miles
  • Liverpool John Lennon Airport
    50.5 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of YHA Idwal Cottage

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Bar
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Secure parking
Services
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Dutch
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House rules YHA Idwal Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa JCB YHA Idwal Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

YHA cannot accept bookings for 16 people or more. Any such bookings will be canceled by YHA.
The maximum length of stay is 14 consecutive nights. Following any stay of 14 nights, guests may not stay in any YHA accommodations for at least seven nights.
The ID must match the name and address on the booking. Where a booking is for more than one person, the named person on the booking will need to provide proof of identify that matches the name and address on the booking. ID will also be requested from all other adult guests. These IDs must match the name they sign in with at check in.
Please note discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hosteling International as part of this booking.
Towels are not included in the room rate. Guests can hire them at the property or bring their own.
Please contact YHA directly for more information about accessible facilities.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about YHA Idwal Cottage

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to YHA Idwal Cottage by:

    • Car 40min

  • Check-in at YHA Idwal Cottage is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • YHA Idwal Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing

  • YHA Idwal Cottage is 4.3 miles from the center of Bethesda.

  • The prices at YHA Idwal Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.