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Base Camp Snowdonia

2.0 star property
Hostel in Betws-Y-Coed with a coffee shop

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Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, rainfall showerhead, towels, soap
Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Base Camp Snowdonia provides a coffee shop/cafe and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
6 bathrooms
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
6 bathrooms
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
6 bathrooms
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
6 bathrooms
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
6 bathrooms
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

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Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Base Camp Snowdonia, Holyhead Road, Betws-Y-Coed, Wales, LL24 0BN

What's nearby

  • Gwydyr Forest - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Eryri National Park Visitor Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Betws-Y-Coed Golf Club - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Swallow Falls - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Zip World Betws-y-Coed - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Betws-Y-Coed Station - 7 min walk
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hangin' Pizzeria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Stables - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Pont-y-Pair Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tyn Y Coed - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tir A Mor - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Base Camp Snowdonia

Hostel near Eryri National Park
Base Camp Snowdonia provides a coffee shop/cafe and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-in, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms at Base Camp Snowdonia include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers and shampoo
  • Heating and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 5 per day)

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 5 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Base Camp Snowdonia Betws-Y-Coed
Base Camp Snowdonia Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Base Camp Snowdonia Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Betws-Y-Coed

Frequently asked questions

Is Base Camp Snowdonia pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Base Camp Snowdonia?

Self parking is available for GBP 5 per day.

What time is check-in at Base Camp Snowdonia?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Base Camp Snowdonia?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Base Camp Snowdonia located?

Situated in a national park, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Eryri National Park Visitor Centre and Gwydyr Forest. St Michael's Church and Conwy Valley Railway Museum are also within 15 minutes. Betws-Y-Coed Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Base Camp Snowdonia Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff in a fantastic location. A great hostel with a cozy home from home feel and also a perfect little coffee area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay in this hostel for 2 nights. The decor, quality, heating, staff, location, etc. were all brilliant. I will definitely be back for another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is in a great location in the centre of Betws-y-coed. The rooms are good, the showers and toilets excellent and clean. The communal area is nice with seating, games, books and maps. There is very minimal kitchen facilities, which is unusual for a hostel, but okay for simple things. We had a problem accessing the property, so make sure you have been sent the door code if arriving out of hours
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent accommodation

What a find base camp Snowdonia was. Very easy entry and check-in, as we arrived late and it was dark. The bedroom was very clean and the individual bunks with curtains made it very private, even though we were sharing. The whole place was very secure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is tip top. Staff, facilities and cleanliness could not be faulted. My only area of concern is the lack of lockers to secure valuables. Ther is also no laundry which I thought was unusual given the amount of guests hiking and participating in strenuous outdoor activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great short stay to access Snowdon. The accomodation was exceptionally clean and very smart. A little bit of work to do in the bedroom to tidy up the damaged walls and skirting board but otherwise faultless and I am being very picky. Great proactive contact and helpful staff with warm welcome. Excellent adoption of technology to make stay more convenient including self serve tuck shop for an early morning. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Booked to walk up snowdon good location , be aware to book carpark , not clear on website , fully booked when they sent online check in to do this ! Take full payment before check in not at property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Molto bella!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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