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YHA Brecon Beacons - Hostel

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hostel with a restaurant and a bar

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Reception
Reception
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private)

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Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (4 Bed Private)

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Heating
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (3 Bed Private)

Room (3 Bed Private)

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Heating
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room

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Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private)

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Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Room, Ensuite (2 Bed Private)

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Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room (2 Bed Private)

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Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

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Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room (6 Bed Private)

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Heating
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Double Room

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Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (6 Bed Private)

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Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Room, Ensuite (5 Bed Private)

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Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
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8.0 out of 10, Very good, (276)
The price is CA $79
CA $95 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
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About the area

Map
Libanus, Brecon, Wales, LD3 8NH

What's nearby

  • Pen y Fan - 5 min drive
  • Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center - 8 min drive
  • Brecon Cathedral - 9 min drive
  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 11 min drive
  • Penderyn Distillery - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Merthyr Tydfil Station - 18 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Usk & Railway Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hop in Beer and Gin House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Coffee 1 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brecon Tap - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪White House Inn - ‬10 min drive

About this property

YHA Brecon Beacons - Hostel

Eco-certified hostel near Pen y Fan
At YHA Brecon Beacons - Hostel, you can look forward to a garden, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. Guests can also expect to find a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), games, and luggage storage
  • Secured bicycle storage, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Games
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in.
The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
  • Towels fee: GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

YHA Brecon Beacons Hostel
YHA Beacons Hostel
YHA Brecon Beacons
YHA Brecon Beacons - Hostel Brecon
YHA Brecon Beacons - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is YHA Brecon Beacons - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Brecon Beacons - Hostel?

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Brecon Beacons - Hostel on Feb 24, 2025 start from CA $52.41, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at YHA Brecon Beacons - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at YHA Brecon Beacons - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at YHA Brecon Beacons - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA Brecon Beacons - Hostel located?

Situated in Brecon, this eco-certified hostel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Craig Cerrig Gleisiad a Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center. Pen y Fan and Brecon Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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YHA Brecon Beacons - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Great location. Friendly and efficient staff. At £18 per night you can't go wrong.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Lovely hostel in beautiful location. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Quite remote. Staff gave us free left over curry which was very nice. Beverage options are vast. About a 30 minute drive from pen y fan. Only had WiFi in the main rooms though. No signal or WiFi in the room we were in. We only stayed for one night so it didn’t matter for us. cheap and cheerful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Great stay in beautiful surroundings
This was such a find! Stayed one night with friends in a private room while we hiked in the Brecon Beacons and it was perfect for what we needed. Perks included - plenty of drying rooms (it rained the whole time we were there so this was very much needed!), restaurant and bar, cosy lounge with fire and board games, and a sink in the room. Easy to find, plenty of parking, and great location. If I'm in the area again I will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Diamond in the rough
Its not the best, but it has the best location! just keep in mind its a bit rudimantary. Will definitly come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a while since I stayed in a YHA hostel so perhaps had unrealistic expectations. At the right price would be fine but very overpriced for this hostel, which is looking a bit tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Phillip

Excellent customer service, I received a call around 8pm to check I was on my way and not lost, a nice touch. On arrival a lovely and welcoming greeting, very informative on the hostel facilities and area. I was taking part in an event on the Friday morning and had left the lid for my water bladder at home, the man who was on reception was very helpful in helping to try and find me a work around, above and beyond what he needed to do. Very friendly hostel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Steven

Great but please YHA allow an earlier check-in
We stayed on a cold Sat & Sun night in December. Very warm and comfortable place. Typical hostel. Can't speak for the meals as we self catered and used the pub in Lebanus (very friendly and good food). Only gripe at the hostel is the 5pm check-in. This is too late in winter. It's dark and icy.
YHA Brecon Beacons
Pen-y-Fan on our winter weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqualene

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

sophie

difficulté pour arriver
très bon séjour mais l'arrivée à été difficile, en venant à pied par le chemin il n'y a aucune indication de l'YHA et nous avons du rejoindre la route principale qui est très dangereuse à pied. Quelques panneaux sur le sentier sont nécessaires
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yew Jin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Linda

Location is excellent and beautiful surroundings. The only downfall: There was really noisy, rude and selfish people staying at the property that was laughing and talking so loudly until 1 am in the morning when I had to go and say something. I also would have liked a proper English breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miss A

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Brecon beacons stay
Great nights stay. Coronavirus measures in place were good and hostel was nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Angela

Nice hostel with great views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Nice, cozy, really great location and parking free
It was lovely, the staff was great and services as much as we can imagine for this price and in the middle of great national park. Really nice views and "sheep alarm" in the morning. But also we have a really huge spider in our bathroom saying "hello" below the pipe, so a little scary. It was great ;)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

awesome place
Brilliant location for Bike Park Wales - couple who managed the hostel were fantastic - looked after me and my pals well and cooked a brilliant mealn
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

No WiFi means everyone will talk and have a well deserved break from their phone!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Comfortable, friendly and well located YHA.
This is a great YHA in a great location. Comfortable surroundings, clean facilities (the only exception was the showers, they were a bit dated and muddy), friendly staff and a great location for walking. I visited with friends and we had a very good weekend in sociable surroundings, I'd thoughroughly reccomend this YHA if you're looking for such accomodation in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019