Name: YHA Idwal Cottage
Address: Nant Ffrancon, Bethesda,, Bethesda, LL57 3LZ, United Kingdom, Nant Ffrancon, Bethesda, Gwynedd, LL57 3LZ, UK
Rating: 8.6

YHA Idwal Cottage

–Excellent location - show map

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Garden
Free parking
Private bathroom
Non-smoking rooms
Luggage storage
Heating
Parking on site
Facilities for disabled guests

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: YHA Idwal Cottage in Bethesda offers family rooms with carpeted floors and private bathrooms. Shared bathrooms are also available. Each room includes a shower and essential amenities. On-Site Facilities: Guests can enjoy a garden and bar, perfect for relaxation. The property features a shared kitchen, bicycle parking, and luggage storage. Free on-site private parking is provided. Activities and Surroundings: Snowdon is 19 km away, Snowdon Mountain Railway 25 km, and Portmeirion 42 km. Nearby attractions include Bangor Cathedral (18 km) and Anglesey Sea Zoo (27 km). Hiking and cycling are highly recommended. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location, attentive staff, and excellent service support. Guests appreciate the property’s excellent hiking opportunities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
4 Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom 4 bunk beds
Single Private Room Shared Bathroom 1 single bed
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
2 Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom 1 bunk bed
3 Bed Double Private Room Shared Bathroom 1 single bed and 1 double bed
4 Bed Private Room Ensuite 4 bunk beds
Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Kaitlynmac

United Kingdom

“Really cool spot. A nice place to stay to take refuge from storm Amy. It was warm and had a great shower”

Daniel

United Kingdom

“Great location, excellent value for money, comfortable beds, quality kitchen, and the guests were very considerate, too”

Chiranjivi

United Kingdom

“its very good Hostel to stay and you will get parking free and what a morning when you wake up and you will see mountain and river totally it was nice experience and calm weather it was fun to stay in hotel”

Haddock

United Kingdom

“Excellent location, so many amazing walks on the doorstep”

Kevin

United Kingdom

“I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this second YHA experience. The hosts were very attentive, friendly and helpful. The location was perfect for me. The free car park was just opposite. The kitchen was impressively large and had everything...”

Sjors

Netherlands

“Cheap and simple. Don't expect much fancy stuff. It succeeds in giving you the basic needs, a bed, toilet and shower. Big kitchen area, self-catered. Enough supplies and cooking utensils to make yourself a whole banket if you'd like to. There's...”

Katarzyna

United Kingdom

“Very clean, amazing atmosphere. Many hiking tracks just at the door step. Full kitchen. Nice cozy lounge area and spacious dining area. Also very warm. Radiators on when you needed.”

Agnieszka

United Kingdom

“The hostel is located in a wonderful spot in the middle of the mountains. It was wonderful to relax there and admire the scenery. The staff was incredibly kind. I felt like I'd known this lady for years. I will definitely be back. I highly...”

Inci

United Kingdom

“It’s a very quiet and peaceful hostel, mostly attracting older guests and hiking enthusiasts. If you're planning to hike Snowdon itself, be aware that this isn’t the most convenient base unless you have a car — public transport in the area is...”

Nithin

United Kingdom

“Fantastic view outside the cottage Spacious bunker beds liked it”

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House rules

YHA Idwal Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 17:00 to 20:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is 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.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hostelling International as part of this booking.

Please note that this property does not accept group bookings for 16 people or more.

Stays exceeding 14 consecutive nights at this property will not be allowed.

Please note that all adult guests need to provide a valid ID with matching name and address at check-in.

Towels are not included in the rate. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge or bring their own.

Please contact the property to confirm the availability of accessible rooms before booking.

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