Quietly located within 15 acres of ancient woodland, the YHA Brecon Beacons is in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Dating back to the 19th century, this farmhouse hostel has access to scenic countryside walks and overlooks the River Tarell, towards Y Gyrn. The YHA Brecon Beacons (formerly YHA Llwyn-y-Celyn) offers home-cooked food and guests can also enjoy ales from the Brecon Brewery. During the warmer months, guests can take guided walks or mountain safety courses at the nearby Brecon Beacons Visitor Center. At YHA Brecon Beacons you will find a garden, a bar, and a shared kitchen. Other facilities offered include a shared lounge and luggage storage. With free parking, the YHA is 5.7 mi from Castell Dinas and 15 mi from Bronllys Castle. Bristol Airport is 48 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.1

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kulikowski
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    As always, friendly staff and location. I have been there few times already and never dissapointed
  • Jason
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Really friendly staff, clean and warm room. Great kitchen
  • Suzannah
    the United States the United States
    The atmosphere here was unbeatable! The facilities are very charming–I stayed in a dorm room in the main lodge, which felt safe and homey in a rugged way, but there were also several other more unique options including pods and tent cabins....
  • Yogesh
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Excellent staff, very good room and pod. And also I like the food. Overall excellent.
  • A
    Anonymous
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    the public footpath near the hostel leads to very pleasant waterfalls…
  • Ian
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Great location for climbing Pen Y Fan.. bus stop right outside the road to the hostel.. convenience of having cooked meals on offer. Also it was my first time using Starlink Internet which worked perfectly.
  • Penny
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Met great people and a great affordable property 👍
  • Holly
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Clean room, shower and toilet. Friendly staff. Lovely and warm, space in dining room to play games with family. Nice calm vibe.
  • Steve
    France France
    Stunning location. Nice dinner by the fire. Frosty morning. Gorgeous view.
  • Imran
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    The staff were great and friendly. The bed was clean and the room was warm.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      American • British • Italian • Pizza
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of YHA Brecon Beacons
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    • Packed lunches

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    • Key access

    General

    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Lowered sink
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    YHA Brecon Beacons takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardJCBMaestroSoloCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that this hostel offers private rooms with private bathrooms. Allocated sole-use bathrooms (excluding Camping & Cabins) will be available from the 25 July, 2020 subject to government guidance.

    Please note that discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hosteling International as part of this booking.

    Pets are not permitted at YHA Boggle Hole or in the separate parking area. Pets are not to be left in cars overnight. Assistance dogs are allowed.

    Due to COVID 19, Dorm Rooms are not currently available at this property as well as the self-catering kitchen, lounge, dining room, drying room and bar.

    Please note that this property does not accept group bookings for 16 people or more.

    Stays exceeding 14 consecutive nights at this property will not be allowed.

    Please note that all adult guests need to provide a valid ID with matching name and address at check-in.

    Towels are not included in the rate. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge or bring their own.

    Please contact the property to confirm the availability of accessible rooms before booking.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    FAQs about YHA Brecon Beacons

    • Check-in at YHA Brecon Beacons is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at YHA Brecon Beacons may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • YHA Brecon Beacons has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • YHA Brecon Beacons offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Guests staying at YHA Brecon Beacons can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Full English/Irish
        • Buffet
      • YHA Brecon Beacons is 4.3 miles from the center of Brecon. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.