YHA Idwal Cottage

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Staff

9.7
  • Garden
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Baggage storage
  • Heating
  • Parking on site
  • Facilities for disabled guests

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: YHA Idwal Cottage in Bethesda offers family rooms with carpeted floors and private bathrooms. Shared bathrooms are also available. Each room includes a shower. On-Site Facilities: Guests can enjoy a garden and bar. The property features a shared kitchen, bicycle parking, and luggage storage. Free on-site private parking is provided. Local Attractions: Snowdon is 12 mi away, Snowdon Mountain Railway 16 mi, and Portmeirion 26 mi. Other points of interest include Bangor Cathedral (11 mi) and Bodnant Garden (22 mi). Activities: The hostel offers hiking and cycling opportunities. Reception staff speak German, English, and Dutch.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guest reviews

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St
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The clean and tidy place location was superb, good value for money.”
Evy
Belgium Belgium
“Great location! Nature at your doorstep! Several wonderful walks just start from outside of the hostel. Big dining area, well-equipped kitchen. Very friendly and helpful staff. Common facilities (including sanitary facilities) were very clean....”
Henderson
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent kitchen and lounge space to prepare and eat/relax in. Beds comfier than expected and very clean and well furbished for a YH. Helped me feel totally prepared for a long day in the Carneddau range.”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“fantastic stay... perfect location and a really good price. Staff were lovely and facilities were spot on”
Izabela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful place, great stuff. Comfortable bed, hot shower, great kitchen, dining and lounge.”
Joanna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely and helpful stuff, beautiful view and amazing location for hikes.”
Ditmar
United States United States
“Great location in the heart of Snowdonia. Definitely necessary to get a car to come here, as it is much more convenient. But great views and value. Got a free upgrade as well thanks to nice staff.”
Victor
Portugal Portugal
“Could not ask for better in the mecca of outdoors. Great stay and super organised and clean hostel”
Ajedamenko
Latvia Latvia
“Friendly staff members, they allowed me to leave my laptop in the reception, didn't need to bring it to the mountains.”
Emma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very clean and tidy, very helpful staff, good location, comfy mattress and great facilities.”

Area info

Amenities of YHA Idwal Cottage

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

House rules

YHA Idwal Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 5:00 PM to 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 accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hosteling 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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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