YHA Conwy

Didn't know what to expect as I'd never stayed in a hostel before but was pleasantly surprised! I was made to feel very welcome by all staff members, the place is really big with a big self catering kitchen, bar, large communal areas and games room. The location is stunning too! You have the mountains, and the harbour, as well as the amazing castle, all within walking distance. Would definitely stay again, and would recommend to everyone. Was spotlessly clean too.

We stayed in May / June 24 as a family with 2 adults and a 10 and 12 year old. Our 7th yha hostel holiday and definitely the best yet! We had a 4 bed room with 2 (bunk) beds and an ensuite shower room. Shower was clean and hot water with good pressure. The room was spacious. Each bunk had a plug and there were more plugs as well. The room had an entire window wall which gave great views. It was also like a suntrap / greenhouse and made the room VERY hot. There was 1 small window which only opened slightly. The curtain design meant you couldn't block all the sun without blocking the window and the cooler air the room desperately needed. I imagine in the warmer summer months the room would be far to hot to sleep comfortably. The curtains were not black out but were darkish. We only had 1 pillow on each bed but I asked for more and it was no problem. The communal areas had decent WiFi. Down stairs there are washing machines (£1), a drying room for wet coats and muddy boots, and they will store bikes for you too. Also a TV lounge with a large selection of books, games and toys to suite adults and children. You can access the large enclosed garden from the lounge so children have plenty of space to play safely. There is Also a games room where you need cash to play things like table football. On the first floor is the reception and a large dining room including sofa areas and the communal kitchen. There are more books and colouring etc on shelves in this room. The views from this room are amazing! You can order food here or cook your own in the well equipped kitchen. We had breakfast once but at £40 for our family of 4 to eat breakfast we only had it once. The breakfast was good and tasty. Full English, and continental with tea, coffee juice, cereal, croissant, jam etc. The kitchen has 4 sinks, 4 fridges, 1 freezer, 4 ovens, 5 hobs, 3 microwaves, toasters and is really well equipped including cafetier, tea pot, jugs, egg cups and everything else you might need. This room also has the most amazing views and access to picnic tables for alfresco dining. All rubbish needs to be sorted and there are bins for most things including food waste. Brilliant. And a water bottle refill station too. The second floor has bedrooms and another small sitting area next to a window with views, then there's the 3rd floor observation lounge with awesome views in every direction. The staff are friendly and visible. The whole place was clean and tidy and spacious. We could always find a quiet space to sit. There is free parking though we quite often got the last space. The train station is about a 10 minutes walk away. There is a large spar shop about 10 mins walk away, which includes a relatively large "free from" section and many dairy free milk alternatives. Conwy is beautiful. With pubs and shops and cafes and fish n chips. We had a lovely boat ride and saw the smallest house. Also the castle The marina is about a 30 minute walk along the coastal path and has

Very unhelpful youth hostel. Booked to go. I have permanent ligament damage in my ankle which gives way without warning so requested to reserve bottom bunk. They claimed they too.small room to reserve bottom bunk. £44 lost. Other youth hostels i stayed at even small roomed ones were happy to reserve bottom bunk.