Basecamp Wales

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.4
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.9

About this property

Basecamp Wales offers family-run hostel accommodations in Llanllyfni, on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park and 19 mi from Pen-Y-Pass and 5.1 mi to the beach at Dinas Dinlle. Free WiFi is offered in public areas and free private parking is available on site. All rooms are located on the first floor,accessed via stairs, and contain bunk beds. Bed linen and towels are provided. Guests have access to a well-equipped shared kitchen fitted with 2 electric cookers, 2 microwave ovens, 2 toasters and 2 kettles. A dishwasher and kitchenware are also provided. The property features a large garden, a common lounge and dining area equipped with a flat-screen TV, billiards table and board games. There are animals on-site, including chickens, ducks, sheep and alpacas. Guests will find a shop, a bakery and takeaways in Penygroes, 1.2 mi from the property, the nearest bars and pubs are in Caernarfon 9 miles away. Llanberis is 14 mi from Basecamp Wales, while Beddgelert is 10 mi away. Betws-y-coed is 30 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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4 bunk beds
2 bunk beds
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
3 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Wendy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great place to stay. Beautiful part of the world. Fantastic value”
Krassimir
Bulgaria Bulgaria
“Nice place, clean room. Big and well equipped shared kitchen. The staff is very friendly. There are also some lamas and the kids were happy to feed them.”
Steven
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This was the first hostel I had booked in nearly 20 years and I was pleased that I made the booking. The facilities are perfectly set out for communal use and the other guests were respectful of the property and the needs of other guests. The...”
Eric
United States United States
“Clean hostel with spacious shared kitchen and dining area.”
Cerian
Canada Canada
“Friendly staff, property well maintained, my children enjoyed feeding the farm animals.”
Karolina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Perfect quiet location, good facilities, excellent, helpful and courteous staff. Clean”
Pawel
Ireland Ireland
“Good value for money. The rules were clearly explained.. .”
Kieran
Thailand Thailand
“One of the nicest Hostels I've stayed in. Very organized, seems like you guys have an excellent staff. The common facilities are nice and the dorms are serviceable.”
Trevelyan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great place. Ideal location for the mountains. Excellent WiFi throughout the building. Comfy beds and clean washrooms and kitchen.”
Poorva
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really lovely place. We had the three person private room. Which was clean, all bedding and linen provided. The staff were very kind, and our stay was affordable. Thank you for hosting us!”

Area info

Amenities of Basecamp Wales

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

House rules

Basecamp Wales takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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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.
Payments by Booking.com
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Kindly note the accommodations is located on the first floor, and is accessible via stairs only. It may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairment.

Please note that this property cannot provide cots or highchairs.

This property does not accept group bookings of over 8 people, This includes multiple reservations under different guest names to form a group over 8.

The hostel is remotely located and not serviced directly via public transport.

The maximum room occupancy cannot be exceeded under any circumstances. Babies, infants and children must all be included in occupancy number when booking.

The property cannot accommodate late check-ins. Last check-in is at 22:00.

Guests aged under 18 years are not permitted to stay in single rooms.

Please inform Basecamp Wales of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.