Just got back from a two night stay with my 8 year old son at The Vagabond in Betws-y-Coed. What a great place! The owners were welcoming from the moment we arrived, the rooms were clean and comfortable and we felt at ease throughout our stay. Oh, and breakfast was prompt (always a consideration when you want to get on... More

We have just returned from staying over the weekend at the Vagabond Hostel Betws Y Coed. It was a last minute decision to go and walk Snowdon the weekend of the 14th / 15th April and so I thought it would be best to stay overnight somewhere close. I have driven through Betws Y Coed many times and thought how... More

this was my first time in Wales and staying in a hostel/bunkhouse....I must admit I wasnt expecting much from the accomodation, needless to say I was very surprised. The place was very clean, beds were comfy, staff were very helpful and efficient and full of local information. The facililities were great and the breakfast and dinners were great value for... More

We’ve just come back from our second stay at the Vagabond and loved it as much as the first. Relaxed, comfortable, clean and great value..Highly recommended, it’s everything you want in a hostel without the usual strict regimes some have.” Hot showers and warm rooms too!”. Saturday night was great, drinks in the bar, homemade chicken curry which was very... More

As far as hostels go, The Vagabond was average. Had a lot of trouble trying to get hot water in the showers, and ended up having to call the emergency contacts who told me to fiddle with the boiler until I got it right, as there were no staff after around 7pm. It was a chilly night, and to make... More

Stayed with a group of friends for a walking weekend. The hostel has all the facilities you need and some nice extras like free tea and coffee and a bar area. Good location close to pubs etc in Betws-y-Coed. Breakfast was good and flexible if you want an early start or a lie in. But the best thing about this... More

I have just returned from my second stay at The Vagabond having booked it for my friends for a two night walking trip. The welcome was warm and our six bed room was spacious and spotless. I love the almost unique trait of proving duvets! The breakfast was fantastic cooked to order, lovely thick bacon two sausages egg beans and... More

having never stayed at a bunkhouse before didnt know what to expect..... but bejesus the Vag didnt disappoint. What a gem of a place, great facilities, great location, clean and warm, friendly atmosphere. Want to thank Mark and the gang for making us feel so welcome and laugh...... god my sides were spliting. Really looked after, food fantastic (even though... More

If you are looking for great value for money in an ideal locationi then this nice clean bunkhouse with very good service and a proper hearty breakfast will tick all the boxes! And it's got a great little bar as a bonus! We loved it here..