Best Hostels in Bangor (Gwynedd)
Basecamp Wales Snowdon, Yr Wyddfa Eryri
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Garden area
This hostel can be found 4.1 km from the rustic woodland "Parc Glynllifon", and is surrounded by a mountain. There is the large slate Dorothea Quarry a 25-minute walk from the family-run hostel.
Basecamp Wales Snowdon, Yr Wyddfa Eryri
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Garden area
Basecamp Wales Snowdon, Yr Wyddfa Eryri
This hostel can be found 4.1 km from the rustic woodland "Parc Glynllifon", and is surrounded by a mountain. There is the large slate Dorothea Quarry a 25-minute walk from the family-run hostel.
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Guest favorite
Yha Liverpool Albert Dock
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
The hostel is situated in Baltic Triangle, which is an alternative hub with indie start-ups in former warehouses around Jamaica Street, providing access to such shopping venues as Concert Square, situated just 10 minutes' walk away.
The 67-room Yha Liverpool Albert Dock hostel welcomes sports enthusiasts to explore the multi-purpose indoor M&S Bank Arena Liverpool, which is situated merely 1.2 km away.
Yha Liverpool Albert Dock
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Yha Liverpool Albert Dock
The hostel is situated in Baltic Triangle, which is an alternative hub with indie start-ups in former warehouses around Jamaica Street, providing access to such shopping venues as Concert Square, situated just 10 minutes' walk away.
The 67-room Yha Liverpool Albert Dock hostel welcomes sports enthusiasts to explore the multi-purpose indoor M&S Bank Arena Liverpool, which is situated merely 1.2 km away.
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Best-rated
Lodge Dinorwig Hostel
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Garden area
The hostel is merely 1.4 km from the working National Slate Museum and only 1 km from such cultural venues as Llanberis Miners Hospital Museum. The 14-room Dinorwig hostel is also about 10 minutes' drive from Llanberis Falls.
For guests who enjoy visiting historical places, the Llanberis accommodation offers proximity to the friendly medieval ruins "Dolbadarn Castle", which is 2 km away.
Lodge Dinorwig Hostel
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Garden area
Lodge Dinorwig Hostel
The hostel is merely 1.4 km from the working National Slate Museum and only 1 km from such cultural venues as Llanberis Miners Hospital Museum. The 14-room Dinorwig hostel is also about 10 minutes' drive from Llanberis Falls.
For guests who enjoy visiting historical places, the Llanberis accommodation offers proximity to the friendly medieval ruins "Dolbadarn Castle", which is 2 km away.
Cheap Hostels in Bangor (Gwynedd)
Base Camp Snowdonia, Gwersyll Cyntaf Eryri
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Soundproofed rooms
- Live entertainment
- Entertainment
The Betws-y-Coed hostel is a mere 1.5 km from Zip World Fforest and 4.3 km from such cultural venues as Gwydir Uchaf Chapel Castle. Conwy Valley Railway Museum & Model Shop is not far from the Betws-y-Coed property.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as the 28-sq-mile Gwydyr Forest, which is about 10 minutes away by car.
Base Camp Snowdonia, Gwersyll Cyntaf Eryri
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Soundproofed rooms
- Live entertainment
- Entertainment
Base Camp Snowdonia, Gwersyll Cyntaf Eryri
The Betws-y-Coed hostel is a mere 1.5 km from Zip World Fforest and 4.3 km from such cultural venues as Gwydir Uchaf Chapel Castle. Conwy Valley Railway Museum & Model Shop is not far from the Betws-y-Coed property.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as the 28-sq-mile Gwydyr Forest, which is about 10 minutes away by car.
Totters Hostel
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Golf course
The Royal Welch Fusiliers Regimental Museum is located right around the corner from the comfortable hostel.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the White Hill Castell Bryn Gwyn Castle, which stands 4.4 km from the hostel.
Totters Hostel
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Golf course
Totters Hostel
The Royal Welch Fusiliers Regimental Museum is located right around the corner from the comfortable hostel.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the White Hill Castell Bryn Gwyn Castle, which stands 4.4 km from the hostel.
Yha Idwal Cottage
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Billiard tables
- Garden area
Situated about 7 km from such significant cultural landmarks as the working National Slate Museum, the hostel is also just a few steps from Ogwen Cottage. This Bethesda hostel is within a 15-minute drive of Electric Mountain and within a 10-minute drive of the fifteenth-highest Tryfan Mountain.
Yha Idwal Cottage
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Billiard tables
- Garden area
Yha Idwal Cottage
Situated about 7 km from such significant cultural landmarks as the working National Slate Museum, the hostel is also just a few steps from Ogwen Cottage. This Bethesda hostel is within a 15-minute drive of Electric Mountain and within a 10-minute drive of the fifteenth-highest Tryfan Mountain.
Youth Hostels in Bangor (Gwynedd)
Gallt Y Glyn Hostel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Security
- Welcome drink
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Llanberis Miners Hospital Museum is located approximately a 10-minute drive from the hostel and Llanberis Lake Railway is a mere 1.9 km away. Nearby historical sites, such as the friendly medieval ruins "Dolbadarn Castle", are located around 2 km away.
Gallt Y Glyn Hostel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Security
- Welcome drink
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Gallt Y Glyn Hostel
Llanberis Miners Hospital Museum is located approximately a 10-minute drive from the hostel and Llanberis Lake Railway is a mere 1.9 km away. Nearby historical sites, such as the friendly medieval ruins "Dolbadarn Castle", are located around 2 km away.
Yha Conwy
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Terrace
Conwy Suspension Bridge is also situated a mere 1.3 km away.
In proximity to the affordable hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as Conwy Butterfly Jungle Park, which is 750 metres away.
Yha Conwy
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Terrace
Yha Conwy
Conwy Suspension Bridge is also situated a mere 1.3 km away.
In proximity to the affordable hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as Conwy Butterfly Jungle Park, which is 750 metres away.
Yha Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
Pyg Track is located only 150 metres from the Llanberis hostel, and Llyn Gwynant Lake is about a 10-minute ride away.
Yha Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
Yha Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass
Pyg Track is located only 150 metres from the Llanberis hostel, and Llyn Gwynant Lake is about a 10-minute ride away.
Hostels In Bangor (Gwynedd) City Centre
Llangollen Hostel - The Whole Bedroom - Self Catering Facilities
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal World Heritage Site is a few moments from this hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include Llangollen Museum, which is about 200 metres away. The comfortable hostel is located a 25-minute stroll from Dinas Bran Crow Castle.
Llangollen Hostel - The Whole Bedroom - Self Catering Facilities boasts a convenient location within easy reach of Llangollen Bridge.
Llangollen Hostel - The Whole Bedroom - Self Catering Facilities
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Llangollen Hostel - The Whole Bedroom - Self Catering Facilities
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal World Heritage Site is a few moments from this hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include Llangollen Museum, which is about 200 metres away. The comfortable hostel is located a 25-minute stroll from Dinas Bran Crow Castle.
Llangollen Hostel - The Whole Bedroom - Self Catering Facilities boasts a convenient location within easy reach of Llangollen Bridge.
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Popular choice
International Inn
- Shared kitchen
- Off-site car park
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
Nestled in Hope Street Quarter, lined with well-preserved Georgian buildings, the inn is in close proximity to notable religious landmarks, including The Bombed Out Church. This Liverpool hostel is located a mere 0.7 km from Concert Square.
International hostel is also within 30 minutes' walk of sports attractions, such as the multi-purpose indoor M&S Bank Arena Liverpool.
The hostel also includes shared bathrooms featuring a separate toilet and a shower.
International Inn
- Shared kitchen
- Off-site car park
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
International Inn
Nestled in Hope Street Quarter, lined with well-preserved Georgian buildings, the inn is in close proximity to notable religious landmarks, including The Bombed Out Church. This Liverpool hostel is located a mere 0.7 km from Concert Square.
International hostel is also within 30 minutes' walk of sports attractions, such as the multi-purpose indoor M&S Bank Arena Liverpool.
The hostel also includes shared bathrooms featuring a separate toilet and a shower.
Woodlands Centre
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
This Betws-y-Coed hostel is situated 3.2 km from Conwy Falls.
The nearby cultural landmarks include Sappers Suspension Bridge, which is only 8 minutes' walk away.
Woodlands Centre
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
Woodlands Centre
This Betws-y-Coed hostel is situated 3.2 km from Conwy Falls.
The nearby cultural landmarks include Sappers Suspension Bridge, which is only 8 minutes' walk away.
Hostels in Bangor (Gwynedd) with Car Parking
The Rocks At Plas Curig Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the comfortable hostel is about 10 minutes by car from the cascading waters "Swallow Falls".
Each room at The Rocks At Plas Curig hostel also includes a private bathroom with a separate toilet and a shower.
The Rocks At Plas Curig Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
The Rocks At Plas Curig Hostel
Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the comfortable hostel is about 10 minutes by car from the cascading waters "Swallow Falls".
Each room at The Rocks At Plas Curig hostel also includes a private bathroom with a separate toilet and a shower.
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Beach access
Llandudno Hostel
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Golf course
The Llandudno hostel is located approximately a 5-minute drive from a North Shore Beach beach. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is only 1.6 km from the modest community Craig-y-Don Park.
The property is merely 400 metres from Home Front Experience Heritage Museum and only steps away from St John's Methodist Church.
Llandudno Hostel
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Golf course
Llandudno Hostel
The Llandudno hostel is located approximately a 5-minute drive from a North Shore Beach beach. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is only 1.6 km from the modest community Craig-y-Don Park.
The property is merely 400 metres from Home Front Experience Heritage Museum and only steps away from St John's Methodist Church.
The Vagabond Bunkhouse
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Y Bont Fawr is located within 6 km of this Betws-y-Coed hostel, and Waterloo Bridge is only a 12-minute walk away.
Conwy Valley Railway Museum & Model Shop can also be found merely 600 metres away.
The Vagabond Bunkhouse
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
The Vagabond Bunkhouse
Y Bont Fawr is located within 6 km of this Betws-y-Coed hostel, and Waterloo Bridge is only a 12-minute walk away.
Conwy Valley Railway Museum & Model Shop can also be found merely 600 metres away.
Hostels in Bangor (Gwynedd) with Private Rooms
Lledr House Hostel Near Two Zip World Sites
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
This Dolwyddelan hostel is situated around 15 minutes by car from St Michael's Church.
Guests will have the opportunity to explore the Welsh Dolwyddelan Castle, situated 2.9 km away.
Lledr House Hostel Near Two Zip World Sites
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
Lledr House Hostel Near Two Zip World Sites
This Dolwyddelan hostel is situated around 15 minutes by car from St Michael's Church.
Guests will have the opportunity to explore the Welsh Dolwyddelan Castle, situated 2.9 km away.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Bangor (Gwynedd), selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Basecamp Wales Snowdon, Yr Wyddfa Eryri |
9.4 / 10 (1334 Reviews) |
From 45$ | |
| Yha Liverpool Albert Dock |
8.7 / 10 (2108 Reviews) |
From 28$ | |
| Lodge Dinorwig Hostel |
9.7 / 10 (312 Reviews) |
From 56$ | |
| Base Camp Snowdonia, Gwersyll Cyntaf Eryri |
9.2 / 10 (472 Reviews) |
From 50$ | |
| Totters Hostel |
9.3 / 10 (630 Reviews) |
From 75$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What budget hostels near Bangor city center offer friendly accommodations?
Yha Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass and The Vagabond Bunkhouse are great budget choices near Bangor's city center. They provide comfortable rooms and a welcoming atmosphere, perfect for travelers on a budget.
Book a stay during weekdays to find the best rates.
Which hostels are near Bangor University for students and visitors?
International Inn and Yha Idwal Cottage are both conveniently located near Bangor University. Students can easily access their classes and campus activities from these hostels.
Consider visiting in September for the university's welcome events.
Which family-friendly hostels in Bangor offer activities for kids?
Totters Hostel and Lledr House Hostel provide family-friendly atmospheres. They often hold events and activities that cater to children and families.
Check the schedule for family game night when you arrive.
What are the best budget hostels near historical landmarks in Bangor?
Yha Conwy and Lodge Dinorwig Hostel are steps away from historic sites like Conwy Castle and the beautiful coastlines of Snowdonia. These hostels make it easy to explore local history.
Visit Conwy Castle early in the day for fewer crowds.
Which hostels provide a social atmosphere for travelers in Bangor?
The Vagabond Bunkhouse and Gallt Y Glyn Hostel are known for their lively environments. They frequently host events, making it easy to meet other travelers.
Participate in group meals to connect with fellow guests.
Which hostels near Bangor offer good access to outdoor activities?
Yha Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass and Basecamp Wales Snowdon offer easy access to hiking trails and outdoor adventures in Snowdonia National Park. They are perfect for nature enthusiasts.
Rent hiking gear locally to save on packing space.
What are the best budget hostels for solo travelers in Bangor?
Yha Liverpool Albert Dock and Woodlands Centre provide affordable options and are popular among solo travelers. They have dormitory-style rooms and friendly communal spaces.
Join organized tours to meet other solo travelers.
What unique festivals happen in Bangor throughout the year?
The Bangor On Dee Festival in July features music, food, and cultural activities. It offers insight into local traditions and is enjoyable for all ages.
Arrive early to secure good spots for performances.
How can I get around Bangor easily using public transport?
The Arriva Bus services connect major attractions and neighborhoods in Bangor. The bus stop at Bangor Station provides access to routes across North Wales.
Purchase a day pass for unlimited bus travel for only £5.
Is Bangor safe for first-time visitors exploring the city?
Most of Bangor, especially the city center, is safe and welcoming for visitors. Police patrol in busy areas, ensuring a secure experience.
Stay aware of your surroundings and avoid isolated streets at night.