Welcome to your detailed guide for hostels in Bala, Wales. You can choose from 1 Bala hostels. In total, there are 1 cheap places to stay in Bala such as guesthouses and bnbs. Prices start from $9 for a dorm.
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Bala is a small town most known for being home to Wales’ biggest freshwater lake and for its proximity to the Snowdonia National Park. The four-mile long Bala Lake, or Llyn Tegid in Welsh, is the prime attraction for most tourists and popular spot for sailing, canoeing, and fishing.
Bala hostels are not in plentiful supply, but you should be able to find a place within easy reach of town and every place is used to looking after the needs of hikers, cyclists, and outdoor types.
The predominantly stone and slate-built town is pretty tiny but has a fair supply of little shops, pubs and cafes to suit most visitors’ immediate needs. There are some good butchers and small independent food shops which should satisfy self-caterers
A tourist railway has steam and diesel trains that tootle along the lake’s shore. The nine-mile journey starts in the village of Llanuwchllyn before heading to Bala and along the lake, offering some great views of the water as well as the surrounding peaks.
Hikers often walk the fourteen-mile circumference of the lake, as well as the Arenig, Aran, and Berwyn mountain ranges nearby. Further opportunities for hiking in the area include Wales’ highest mountain, Snowdon, and Cadair Idris, a rocky peak at the southern end of Snowdonia National Park.
The area sees a lot of visitors but has retained a high concentration of Welsh speakers and has a proud nationalistic community.
Bala hostel seekers without a vehicle will find that public transport is quite limited but the bus from Wrexham to Barmouth does pass through town. A car is required to truly make the most of the area, however, walkers will find plenty of trails within reach of Bala’s centre.
Written by local enthusiast for Bala hostels Laura T
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There is exactly 1 Hostel in Bala, Wales. Hostelz.com compares the prices for this hostel so you can get the best price on any major booking site.
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