Betws-Y-Coed Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Betws-Y-Coed showing forest scenes, a house and a river or creek
Swallow Falls which includes a river or creek and forest scenes
Betws-Y-Coed showing forest scenes, a house and a river or creek
Betws-Y-Coed featuring street scenes
Betws-Y-Coed which includes forest scenes and street scenes

Step into a fairy-tale village inside Snowdonia National Park and surround yourself with mountains, forests, rivers and waterfalls.

Nestled in the beautiful Conwy Valley, the quaint village of Betws-y-Coed is surrounded by gorgeous Welsh scenery. Spend some time here and enjoy the leafy glades, tumbling cascades and tranquil woodlands.

Explore the cobbled streets and charming town centre. Visit small local galleries and shop for souvenirs or enjoy a local dish of cawl (lamb stew) in a local pub.

To see the best of the area, visit the scenery surrounding the village. One of the most popular attractions is Fairy Glen, a slender ravine which offers a mesmerizing display of small waterfalls fed by the Conwy River. From here stroll along the woodland paths to Swallow Falls. This spectacular waterfall tumbles across dark boulders before splashing into an inky pool.

Another local favourite is Gwydyr Forest, a 20-minute drive south of town. Take a leisurely stroll, ride along the bike paths or visit Gwydyr Stables and go on horseback. One attractive option is the pub ride. Follow this route to combine horse riding and drinking the best local ales.

Several operators offer more thrilling activities. Try kayaking, whitewater rafting or caving to visit the old slate mines. Ask at the tourist information centre for a list of service providers.

For something a little more relaxing, enjoy fishing in the Llyn Elsi Reservoir. Purchase a ticket from Pendyffryn Stores and try to land one of the fine trout stocked in the reservoir.

Back in town, learn about the history of the local trains at Conwy Valley Railway Museum. Let children have fun riding the miniature steam railway and the bumper cars. The village’s oldest building is the 14th-century St. Michael’s Church. It houses a stone effigy of Gruffydd ap Dafydd Goch, grandnephew of the last native prince of Wales.

Reach Betws-y-Coed easily by train or drive less than 40 minutes from Bangor. Buses do travel here but can be unpredictable, so be sure to plan ahead. For accommodation, select from many hotels, inns and smaller settings.

Waterloo Hotel Lodge

Waterloo Hotel Lodge

3 out of 5
Holyhead Road, Betws-Y-Coed, Wales
The price is Rp2.367.475 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
Rp2.367.475
Rp2.841.057 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Betws-Y-Coed. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (717 reviews)
"Fantastic lodge and facilities. No.48. Staff were really good with us for breakfast and dinner. They were great with our Dog too, set up a lovely table for us in the pub so we could bring the dog to breakfast. We will definitely be back, thank you for the stay."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Waterloo Hotel Lodge
Tyn-y-Coed Hotel

Tyn-y-Coed Hotel

3 out of 5
Capel Curig, Betws-y-coed, Betws-Y-Coed, Wales
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Betws-Y-Coed. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (158 reviews)
"Bar and restaurant was great. Took a long while to get food due to staffing but not anyone’s fault, they were very busy. Older property so it is quite noisy but all good if you bring ear plugs. Location is nice, not much around in terms of shops etc but a really good base for the area."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Tyn-y-Coed Hotel
Glan Aber Hotel

Glan Aber Hotel

3 out of 5
Holyhead Road, Betws-Y-Coed, Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.429.489 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.429.489
Rp1.715.343 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Betws-Y-Coed. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (185 reviews)
"Room was fantastic. The hotel was in need of a tidy up. Reception is a mess, staff disheveled, driveway and parking were great, but you’ll run into workers in uniform and aprons smoking out the back door of the kitchen. Location was fantastic and walkable to the towns other hotels, pubs and shops. ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Glan Aber Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Glan Nug Bach

Glan Nug Bach

3 out of 5
Betws-Y-Coed, Wales
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Betws-Y-Coed. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Glan Y Gors Park and Hafod Elwy National Nature ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Lovely place to stay
"The property was excellent everything we wanted . Beautiful views babbling brook Lovely countryside Pub only 1 minute walk away Just perfect"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Glan Nug Bach
Dragon's Den Glamping Retreat

Dragon's Den Glamping Retreat

3 out of 5
Gaerwen, Wales
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Gaerwen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions St Mary's Church and Caernarfon Castle are located nearby.
3/10 (2 reviews)
"Arrived and no one had any idea which tent we were supposed to be in. Originally taken to one that had no made beds, litter, broken chairs and an inflatable dirty lazy spa (advised as a hot tub). Then got told to my relief wasn’t our tent. Instead we were taken to another tent that was transparent ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Dragon's Den Glamping Retreat
Beachmount Holiday Apartments

Beachmount Holiday Apartments

3 out of 5
67 Colwyn Avenue, Rhos-On-Sea, Colwyn Bay, Wales
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Colwyn Bay. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Conwy Castle and The Holy Well and Chapel ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
"Was abit noisy from the people upstairs but only in the day time which wasn’t that much of an issue but overall was an excellent stay."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Beachmount Holiday Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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