The Vagabond, Craiglan Road, Betws-y-coed, LL24 0AW, United Kingdom
#12 of 13 hotels in Betws-y-coed
Guests' ChoiceBased on 439 hostel reviews
8.0Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Location
9.3
Facilities
7.7
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
7.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 21 May 2024
Agne
United KingdomShowers, there is no privacy to get your towel and at least underwear inside the shower, so that means going out of the shower naked in front of men.
Silence, space, view through window, location.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Alastair
United KingdomExcellent friendly staff, great location and seriously good local ales and cider!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Paula
United KingdomA explanation that the door code requires a letter also and not just the numbers provided.
Fantastic location, staff were friendly and I was very appreciative of each bunk having a privacy curtain. I can’t comment on the food (we ate out) or the shower facilities (showered at our sons)
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Alasdair
United KingdomYou can’t choose who you bunk with and some of our roommates were a little inconsiderate. There also needed to be signage so that people were aware that the showers were unisex so that men weren’t walking around naked in front of of female guests.
Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Victoria
United KingdomOur only issue was that the downstairs seating area was a bit cold and uncomfortable in the evening but that’s all
Spacious, good value and great location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Pablo27
United KingdomGenerally tired feel to the bunkhouse, and a little unclean in places.
Great communication and easy code access. Free read n Coffee. Beds were clean and comfy (great privacy curtains on bunks). Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Shashwat
United KingdomJust 1 toilet in a floor and having to queue for it with lots of people.
I liked how clean the bedding were and could have some privacy because of the small curtains.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Jonathan
United KingdomFelt like I had arrived after a busy weekend and the hostel had seen better days. The kitchen needs a good deep clean and the shower room is not ideal if you want any kind of privacy. I had to check various pillows in my room before I found one that didn't smell of someones greasy hair, not a great start. Overpriced considering you can stay in YHA for half the nightly cost and get cleaner facilities
Check in was very easy, with door codes texted to me in advance. I did not see anyone the whole time I was there, so on the one hand it being quiet was good
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Michele
United KingdomEasy access from the road, great location, super friendly and helpful owners
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Gareth
United KingdomIt was a shame their little bar wasn't open on the Saturday.
Great value, a true hostel vibe. Friendly staff, great pizza.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Vincent
United KingdomNothing
Nice bunkhouse for weekend break with family. Staff super friendly and helpful. Great location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 January 2024
Ed
United KingdomAlways nice staying here very friendly and welcoming
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 16 December 2023
Rosie
United KingdomLots of thick dust between bed and wall. Not a moan, just an observation
Very good pricing, parking, great location, great size private family room. Friendly staff member called in advance.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Joy
United KingdomAccess to the kitchen was hit n miss. Not able to use if staff had breakfasts or pizza's to make
The beds were comfortable and there was access to a small drying room
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Roselyn
United KingdomStaff were helpful Great location If it wasn't raining would have been nice sitting outside Ability to use the kitchen outside of cooking times
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 15 November 2023
Paul
United KingdomOnly downside was the lack of pizza having been asked which one I'd like. Comms prior to arrival would have helped manage expectations
Clean and tidy, good comms
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Hasquet
United KingdomI didn’t like the fact that there were only two outlets in the room and the facilities, like the toilets, were a bit dirty.
I liked the location and thought that the staff was very helpful and kind.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Collier
United KingdomNothing really
Location
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Lloyd
AustraliaOnly 3 toilets, 1 of them leaked. Small showers & minimal charging points
Amazing location for hiking, close to shops
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Karl
United Kingdomlocation and price
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Tae
United KingdomIt was a bit noisy one night
The cooking facilties are good and make this a really great place to stay
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Andrew
United KingdomService was exceptional… very friendly and welcoming. The room was clean, warm and comfortable.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Ben
United KingdomNot much
Spacious 6 bed dorm, good kitchen facilities, quiet location just off the main drag, easy chilled vibe, decent breakfast for £7.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Saberahmed91
United KingdomCheck in times could be longer.
Nice place with a common room and outside seating, staff are friendly and helpful. Place was clean and well maintained.
Stayed in August 2023
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