We checked in here mostly because of the affordable rates. It's set in the woods about 10 minutes…read morefrom Brecon. The staff is extremely friendly and very willing to make enquiries/bookings for you. The rooms are small, but clean. Food is good, and there's a nice common area to relax in. Perfect for a rainy Welsh day. If you're into hiking, there are a bunch of tracks that start right from the hostel. If you have a car, that's no issue as there is a lot right on site. Definitely one of the better hostels I've stayed at.

From the owner: If you're looking for Brecon Beacons accommodation for a cheap family break, this cosy 19th-century…read morefarmhouse, with access to some of the best walking routes in Wales, is perfect for you. Step out through the front door and be greeted by breathtaking views towards Pen-y-Fan – the highest mountain peak in South Wales – ideal for an adventurous walking or cycling holiday. Guests at YHA Brecon Beacons can enjoy a welcoming lounge with comfy arm chairs and tasty home-cooked meals. Try your luck with a board game, curl up with a good book or admire the spectacular views from our picnic tables outside. And if the weather isn’t favourable, console yourself with our roaring fire.

Canolfan Corris Hostel, or Corris Hostel for short, is a magical place in the small, sleepy village…read moreof Corris on the southern edge of Snowdonia National Forest. They don't accept credit cards here. But don't fret. You CAN trust them. Paying via a bank transfer is an option, especially if you don't have time to send a check through the mail. Back in the U.S. when I first corresponded with Michael, the owner, to figure out the best approach to reserving a room with a deposit, he actually said he would hold the room for me, and I could pay once I arrived. I have a feeling this was an exception. He also welcomed me "... to an ancient culture," meaning one where people don't even think about trust issues between strangers. It's taken for granted. This exchange was the beginning of a truly refreshing and enlightening experience. They pride themselves on being an environmentally-friendly hostel, and they really are. Their dorm rooms are roomy with bunk beds, and decorated nicely. The same is true of their private rooms, which have a double-sized bed below a single-sized bunk bed. They have plenty of private showers. They have a great hall, or common room, where at one end long tables are set up for eating meals or hanging out to play chess or to talk with others staying the night. The other half of this great hall is more cozy with couches in front of a wood-burning stove. Their brightly-lit kitchen is open to everyone staying there, and it has all the basic modern conveniences you need, and if I'm remembering correctly, that includes a food processor. They also have a laundry room, which you access from the outside. Just ask about it. Though they have a dryer, they encourage you to air-dry your clothes, and they do have a powerful dehumidifier to help facilitate the process. I was there only one night, so I didn't get a chance to fully discover all the gems of this place. It's nestled in the picturesque village of Corris. Because it's a mountainous region, the walking is fun for exploring. The grounds keeper, Kevin, is an endearing person, bursting with all kinds of knowledge and philosophy on life to share. Allow yourself the chance to spend some time to take in the tales of this man. Directions Now finding the hostel is a bit tricky. Coming from either the south, take the road A487 to Corris. When you come to the Braich Goch Inn (see photo in Canolfan Corris Hostel's gallery), you'll see a road heading down at a very sharp angle to the left. I believe it's called Bridge Street, but there may not be a sign. You go a ways. When you get to Slaters Arms (pub), turn left. This should be Old School Road (which also may not have a sign), and head up a steep hill. You'll see the hostel on your right. Parking is back down the hill, but it's all right to park your car temporarily to check in, then move your car to the lot. Though I didn't arrive from this direction, if you're driving from the north, it looks like you come from A487, and you'll see Neptune House. There you'll see, what I believe is Old School Road, and you take a sharp left. Go for awhile, and you should get to the hostel. If I ever find myself in Wales again, I will definitely make sure to reserve a room here and try to stay a few days.

This was my home for the first week of my life in this beautiful part of Mid Wales and I'd…read morerecommend it to anyone visiting the area on a budget. Corris is a funny little village an old slate miners' village which is appropriately grey in winter but it's set right in the hills and with easy access to good walks, the Corris Craft Centre, King Arthur's Labyrinth and the Centre for Alternative Technology. The hostel is an old Welsh schoolhouse with lovely wood burning fire for those chilly winter eves. Those that run the hostel are friendly and helpful and will point you in the direction of things to do in the area.

Not the easiest place to judge as I always come here when…read morethe beer festival is on so in addition to the beer on the main bar there is the extremely chilly tent out back offering several barrels. You might even have to help yourself! Even outside festival time they do offer a few beers on the main bar of course. The food is decent. They show sport. The fruit machine flashes like it is having a fit! Cheap accomodation. I have never seen it in daylight.

The Inn is a traditional country pub which serves well kept real ales (usually a miniumum of four)…read more& is highly commended by the Campaign for Real Ale Consumer Group. It is a favourite amongst tourists and has a well kept garden area. It has open fires there in the winter too. There is a large menu for the discenrning palette offering a choice of meals and bar snacks also. The is a pool table and quiz machine present too for entertainment. I am lead to believe they also have live music too from time to time (Saturdays). Accommodation is provided in a neighbouring Lodge which caters for visitors, large families & groups. There is also a kitchen, lounge/diner, bathroom, washing machine, tv and video present as well. In total there is private & shared accommodation in 9 rooms (28 beds). Perfect for reunions, families, backpackers, students, mountain bikers, walkers & bird-watchers. Shops & other amenities of the town are just seconds away from the heart of Llanwrtyd Wells. The town offers events & festivals throughout the year plus boasts the Cambrain Woollen Mill. Well worth calling in if not a stay overnight.

Great price, clean, amazing location, free coffee, free breakfast. This place is great. Make sure…read moreyou thank Charlie when he checks you in, he's the coolest.

I was in Cardiff for a conference and chose Riverhouse Backpackers as my choice...plus it was cheap…read morefor three days it was £60. It is run by a friendly brother and sister team. When they told me what room I was going in and it was all male....I was like nah! The were prompt to change and gave me an all female room. The did say keep bedrooms clean, so you knew you wasn't going to get a cleaner every day to change your bedding hence why I saw long stringy hair in my bunk bed that I had to pick off. I enjoyed the breakfast especially a paticular Peanut Butter I was raving to the owner about. It was from Costco! Obviously you get all sort of people- but mainly a young crowd. The have a cute small living room with plenty of choice if you wanted to watch a DVD! Also coming into the entrance of Riverhouse their are lots of information on what to do in Cardiff and the rest of Wales. I love the fact Riverhouse is near the River Taff and really close to the city centre . It was a pleasent stay overall.

The first time I had to make the booking for our college trip, all I could remember was my…read morenightmare hostel experience when I did an independent trip to Bath as a student... I am proud to say that 1) It is not the same hostel and 2) this hostel is much better than that experience. However, I was a bit scared because all I heard about was the hill... the dreaded hill! The hostel isn't very far from the city centre, it is on a hill overlooking the city. The hill... is a nice workout, but there is a bus that makes frequent trips between the city centre and the University at the top of the hill. However, I have also taken a taxi to the city centre for a night out and paid less than £5 from the door of the YHA and dropped off near Bath Abbey. The driveway is also uphill and at night is not lit. The YHA is quite pretty as it is an old mansion. There is an area outside for kids to play and also a table and bench. The lobby area is not very large, so when our group checks in, I ask them to wait outside. There is a nice lounge area as well as a bar and two dining areas and a common kitchen. Staying in the main house is very nice. I stayed in one of the rooms at the top of the house and it was lovely. It was roomy, it was warm, there was a t.v., and there is a toilet that is shared between the two rooms at the very top of the mansion. The only downside is that the stairs are very narrow and steep. Getting luggage to and from the room was a bit of a concern for a clumsy person like myself, but I managed. The shower was also down the stairs, so I was also worried about falling with all of my toiletries and things. However, my first stay here was in the 'shed' behind the main house. If you follow the door outside and up some steps, you end up in a building behind the mansion where there are a handful of rooms. I don't know if all the rooms were as poor as mine, but had I not seen some of the rooms that my students were staying in, in the main house, I would have begun looking at new places to move our group to. I was in the room all the way at the back of the building. First of all, my door wouldn't lock. Second it was very cold and damp. Third, there was mold around the room and of course you could smell it. The breakfast is always nice and sitting in the dining room with the large window as the sun rises is always a good way to start the morning. I have to say that there have been a number of staff turnovers, but having worked with a number of different staff there are a couple of things I have noticed: they do not seem to keep records for very long and they seem to be more unorganized. When I first worked with the YHA, they were very understanding about how we organize our group and were very accommodating, but in recent semesters it has been frustrating because they have not been as accommodating, even though our group has been booking with them for many years. I've found myself referring to how other YHAs that we work with, have dealt with our group to maintain some kind of consistancy. If they could just organize themselves a bit more and take more care of the rooms in the other building, I think this would be one of the nicer hostels we stay at!

I'm not even sure where to start with this place…read more If you love old people, this is the place for you. While it was interesting to hear about the Cuban Missile Crisis from a gentleman who was actually in the middle of it, this is not what I expected in this hostel. After we finished talking about his blood pressure medications we decided to get a pint and enjoy the view. There were a few couples here in their mid 50's who were also nice to talk to but once again not what I expected. The "bar" wasn't open so you just kind of mill around the common areas and drink. The negatives I have for this place are location, location, location, and they nickel and dime you for every thing. Wifi is £5 a day. Breakfast is £4. It was just frustrating being in the middle of no where Bath and not having Internet access. Location by the way, outside of central Bath with a 15 minute walk UPHILL. Bus comes every 20 minutes and costs £1.70, took a taxi home from the bars in downtown and it was £8. The building itself and its grounds are great. This place literally is a mansion. I stayed in a 12 bed room and it was nice. The linens were surprisingly comfortable and new. I shit you not, I almost died laughing when I walked into my room and saw three rolling walkers though. Felt like I stepped into Bingo night some where. Overall I would stay some place else in Bath with a younger crowd, better location and free amenities.

I stayed in this Youth Hostel just this weekend as part of the 'escape to' programme- when you and…read morea group hire a Youth Hostel for a weekend. Kington YH surpassed my expectations. The hostel itself is light and modern, with ensuite bathrooms to many of the dorms, several being 4 bed. The kitchen is well equipped and the dining room is fabulous, with plenty of space. It has 'a' level artwork loaned from the local college on the walls, which is also nice. The local area is great, with friendly locals, fabulous quirky shops and great walks!