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

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.