YHA Brecon Beacons

We stayed in Taff (the outside pod) this January and had a fantastic time! The hostel itself was super clean and friendly the staff were very welcoming and answered any questions we had including keeping us up to date about weather warnings (it was snowing when we came) The pod was lovely perfect size for the three of us and was warm with a heater and had comfy mattresses and bedding! Abby went above and beyond with all the guests and I’d recommend anyone to stay here and don’t let the cold put you off!

Easily one of the best YHA stays I’ve ever had. The staff were incredibly welcoming, and the breakfast was delicious. Its location in the heart of the Brecon Beacons is unbeatable—waking up to those crisp winter views was the highlight of the trip!"

The staff are welcoming, friendly and the hostel itself is very clean, spacious and informative. The dorms are also spacious, clean and peaceful. The room lights are 100 watt bulbs, way too intrusive. The hollow fibre pillows are ok, rubber coated cheap foam mattress is adequate. Duvets are heavy tog, so you tend to sweat. My roommate and I left the window open during the night for fresh air. They really could do with some air freshener, lockers, reading lights, sockets near the bedside and curtains to keep out the light. I’ve stayed in hundreds of hostels on every continent and this hostel is very ‘old school‘. It could easily benefit with routers throughout the property for internet access. No wi fi in the dorms so you’re forced to go into communal spaces if you want to communicate with the outside world. This really is a pain as communal places are busy in the evening. If you want peace and quiet you need to go to the dining area after 8:00/30 pm and use a laptop there, though the internet speed is compromised. If only all travellers had dorm etiquette. Some just have to rustle, turn lights on/off, unzip, let doors slam, want to engage as they’re attention seekers, needy and have no social awareness. The surroundings are idyllic as you’d expect being in the Brecon Beacons. The car park is always full, really needs extending. Bathroom, shower and toilets are impeccably clean. The kitchen is well stocked with utensils, fridge freezer, two sinks and a gas stove. There’s a menu where you can order breakfast and evening meals. A fridge full of beers, ciders, soft drinks and snacks. I was self sufficient and took my own food. It is a YHA and not a backpackers so significantly different to a hostel I guess? Air B’n’B, Booking dot com are far too expensive in this area. The hostel is very reasonably priced and definitely worth a visit if you’re a lover of the outdoors and exploration.

The location was fantastic with walks on the doorstep and a bus stop up the road. It was also very close to the four waterfalls trail at only 20 mins drive away. |The staff were so welcoming and helpful and the vibe was relaxed and homely. |I've stayed at hotels in the area before but this one is by far the best. The land pods are great with everything you could need and more.

Lovely location with great views and main building had lots of character. Dinners and breakfasts were good too. On one of my nights the battery in the Land Pod failed and so I had to charge up phone the next morning in main building. This meant delayed start and only 50% charge which in turn caused navigational issues later on in my walk when phone lost power in thick mist. It must be said though that the staff were helpful in resolving the issue with a replacement battery for my second night. However, YHA at a national level needs to get tough with the Land Pod company with regards the batteries since I understand this is by no means an isolated incident. Outside of this issue my stay was enjoyable and comfortable and I look forward to returning in the future.

Abbey was the absolute sweetest host ever, highly highly recommend and next to all the mountains you could ever want to climb, but honestly Abbey you’re the best we will come back!

My son and I stayed in a land pod for 2 nights during a walking break and had a really positive experience.|Kitchen and bathroom in the self-catering “Granary” building were immaculately clean. Staff were friendly and helpful and land pod was fine for 2 people.|Does get busy so be ready to share space and book in advance.|Only downside is that idiot motorbikes use the main road above the Hostel as a race track all weekend so be ready for noise early in morning and late into the evening.

Firstly the hostel is in an amazing area, ideal for walking and exploring and the staff are wonderful. Downstairs is a cosy lounge with a real fire, and good kitchen/ dining facilities as per usual in YHAs. It's an old farmhouse so the floors in the bedrooms and corridors creak, so bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper. |My only gripe were the beds. This is the first YHA I've ever had a bad night's sleep. We stayed in Chestnut which has 2 bunks. Because of the coombed ceiling there is no head room to sit up and climbing up to the top bunk is tricky as the sink is in the way. The bottom bunk is so close to the floor you have to roll out and the base is way past it's best. I'd recommend , when refurbishing, getting 2 single beds in there and it will a great room for 2.

We checked in here mostly because of the affordable rates. It's set in the woods about 10 minutes from 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.