Beddgelert – Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park Information Centre
Visit the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park Information Centre at Beddgelert for all you need to know about exploring the area sustainably and making the most of your visit to Wales.
YHA Rowen
Overview
A lovely rural retreat high in the Welsh hills, YHA Rowen is a stunning traditional Welsh farmhouse packed with character. The hostel boasts breathtaking views over the Conwy Valley and across to Eryri (Snowdonia) and makes for the perfect base from which to explore the hills, mountains and scenery of this area of North Wales.
The hostel’s cosy lounge with open fires will greet you upon your return from the hills in colder weather, while in the warmer months, sit back and relax in our quiet garden area.
This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis only, so you'll get the entire place to yourself.
Why guests love YHA Rowen
Accommodation at YHA Rowen
Things to do around YHA Rowen
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Betws-y-Coed – Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park Information Centre
Visit the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park Information Centre at Betws-y-Coed – the perfect place to learn about what makes Eryri (Snowdonia) spectacular as well as advice on visiting sustainably.
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Zip World - Fforest
In a stunning woodland setting nestled in the North Wales Conwy Valley, close to the iconic Eryri (Snowdonia) village of Betws-y-Coed, a host of forest adventures and foodie delights await.
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Aberconwy House
The oldest dated town house in Wales. The furnished rooms reflect daily life from different periods in its history. Visit the National Trust website
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Conwy RSPB Nature Reserve
Conwy RSPB Nature Reserve is delightful all year. There are events to suit everyone from keen birdwatchers to beginners or young families. Visit the website
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Bodnant Gardens
There's 80 acres of magnificent gardens to explore, with lovely Italianate terraces, formal lawns and magical wooded valley.
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Zip World - Penrhyn Quarry
A unique range of very special adventures. Experience the world's fastest Ziplines, or a tour of the quarry.. See the Zip World website for full details of all the adventures.
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Zip World - Slate Caverns
A unique range of very special adventures. Experience Europe's longest Ziplines, or massive underground trampolines and high-rope cavern adventures called Bounce Below. See the Zip
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Portmeirion
Portmeirion, the setting for the cult 60s series The Prisoner – 'I am not a number. I am a free man.
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Conwy Castle
One of the most impressive castles in Wales, overlooking the Conwy estuary. Don't miss a walk along the town walls. Visit the website
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Conwy Water Gardens
1.1 miles Visit the aquarium, reptile house and otters, fish on the lake, explore the woodlands and tuck in at the Dutch pancake house. Visit the website
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Walking and Rambling in Rowen
Take the old Roman road from outside the hostel and walk to Tal-y-Fan Mountain, part of Carneddau Range, 2000ft above sea level.
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Great Orme Country Park
Dramatic limestone headland renowned for its wildlife and history. Don't miss the live camera that watches the seabird colonies.
Hostel facilities
- 24-hour access after check-in
- Contactless payments
- Dining room
- Free parking on premises
- Games
- Garden/grounds
- Intermittent mobile coverage
- Mountain view
- No WiFi
- Outdoor seating
- Self-catering kitchen
- Shared drying room
- Shared lounge
- Small garden/grounds
- Sole use available
Hostel need to know
Accommodation: This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis only, so you'll get the entire place to yourself.
Self-catering: YHA Rowen is self-catering only. Guests have access to a kitchen.
Parking: There is limited onsite parking for up to 5 cars. Access to the hostel is via a very steep narrow public road and coach or minibus parking not possible.
Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Rowen, except when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.
YHA Rowen - Access Statement
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Volunteering
Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.
The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.
This hostel is part of our Volunteer Managers programme. You can find out about becoming a Volunteer Manager and supporting our small hostels on our Volunteering site.
History
In 1947, YHA’s Merseyside, North Wales and Isle of Man Group opened a simple type of hostel at a hill farmhouse in the Carnedds hills above the village of Roewen. The hostel could accommodate 13 men and 12 women and was named the Harold Burrows Memorial Hostel after a tireless worker for the YHA Regional Group. The hostel has had many renovations over the years, making the hostel more refreshing and modern for its visitors.
Meet the team
YHA Rowen is staffed by our dedicated team of volunteer managers - YHA enthusiasts trained to deliver great customer service with a personal touch. One of them will be at the hostel each week to take good care of our guests.
Manager recommends: A walk-up Tal y Fan – summit an (easy) mountain in Snowdonia from the doorstep and view the peaks and coastline of North Wales.
