YHA Idwal Cottage

The hostel managers were really helpful in answering any questions I had. The room, self catering kitchen and shower room was tidy and clean. The parking was a little confusing but managed to figure it out in the end. Has the necessities and nothing fancy. Just what I needed

This a superb location for exploring the area. The staff were really friendly and willing to help. It was easy to find and the parking was easy to follow and pragmatic. There is no catered service on site but the self service kitchen is really well laid out.

Absolutely fantastic, this was my second visit and I loved every minute of it, all of the staff and and managers were too notch and always more than happy to help with whatever I asked of them. I've stayed at maybe 70% of all YHAs and this place is amongst my top 5 of the very best all round including location, I can't praise this place enough and I will definitely be coming back... Again. Thank you all at Idwal Cottage 💙

We have stayed in many YHA hostel, they are all very similar. This one was in a good location with friendly people around, but other aspects lets it down. Parking is £6 per day. There are no meals available so you need to drive to breakfast etc. The mattress and the single pillow are very thin and are so uncomfortable you may not sleep properly. To get out of the top bunk you have to climb over the side rails, there is no cut out to the ladder. While we were there, at about 03:00 the ceiling light came on in all rooms as a fire alarm (there was no fire), the emergency YHA number was called but no one answered. We wouldn't go back here but would continue to use YHA, I just wish they improve the quality of mattresses and pillows.

We were camping at the YHA and had a fab time. Definitely helped by excellent sunny weather. Huge plus to be able to use their kitchen facilities/shower etc. The people were very friendly at the YHA and nice beers/wine sold. Happy days! Recommended.

The chap working here was warm and friendly (Jurgen?). He was very helpful and happy to chat, also recommended walking routes and places to visit. We were in room 10, cosy and clean, although very hot, we weren't able to turn down the radiator and resorted to opening the window. Super location for Tryfan. The communal spaces were clean, comfortable and well equipped. We enjoyed our stay despite the weather!

Stayed here for a few nights whilst hiking in Snowdonia with some friends. The hostel is in an ideal place to stay if you want to climb Glyder Fawr and Glyder Fach, and it is only a short drive down the road to find parking, if you want to hike Moel Siabod. Sorting out parking at the hostel was a little tricky - there are machines you have to enter your registration in by a certain time in order to not get charged, but the receptionist was helpful in explaining how to do it. The shared shower facilities were small with limited ventilation, but this wasn't really an issue. There is a visitors centre next to the hostel, providing weather forecasts, suggested routes and other information. There is a warden's office there as well, should you want to talk to someone about your route choices.

What are fantastic experience excellent hostel excellent location and excellent staff Jerome, Saskia, Lynwen and Marc were very welcoming and extremely informative. I highly recommend a visit to this beautiful Hostal and area

Overall a nice experience a bit soured by the ending. The woman working here was lovely and accommodating. Unfortunately the younger man working here kicked us out in the cold even though we had vacated our rooms early before checkout and the hostel was empty. Our train home was very late so we felt that asking us to leave the premises immediately and especially after we had paid money to stay for two nights was inappropriate. The man was additionally quite rude during this interaction too. This was a shame. Other than this, everyone is kind and the facilities are good.