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

Located in Bangor, the YHA Idwal Cottage offers self-catering accommodation with shared kitchen facilities and a bar. This eco-friendly hostel is ideal for exploring the Cwm Idwal Nature Reserve and the Devil's Kitchen. The YHA Idwal Cottage offers both private rooms and shared dormitory rooms. Guests have access to a spacious and well equipped kitchen, to prepare meals. This Snowdonia accommodation is situated between the Glyder and Carneddau Mountains. Guests can enjoy numerous outdoor activities in the Ogwen Valley, including cycling, hiking, and walks along the Cambrian Way or the Welsh 3000s. With free parking and a garden, the family-friendly YHA Idwal Cottage is just 20 minutes' drive from Penrhyn Castle.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Youth Hostels Association
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Marija
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff is very friendly and welcoming. Clean and tidy.
  • Nina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely old cottage YHA hostel, bang in the middle of walking country
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, well equipped kitchen, welcoming staff

Property surroundings

Facilities of YHA Idwal Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Lockers
    • Luggage storage
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Lower bathroom sink
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English
    • Dutch

    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 room.

    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.

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

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    YHA cannot accept bookings for 16 people or more. Any such bookings will be cancelled by YHA.

    The maximum length of stay is 14 consecutive nights. Following any stay of 14 nights, guests may not stay in any YHA accommodation 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 Hostelling 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.

    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.

    FAQs about YHA Idwal Cottage

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

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Billiards
      • Fishing

    • Check-in at YHA Idwal Cottage is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at YHA Idwal Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • YHA Idwal Cottage is 4.3 miles from the centre of Bethesda. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.