Best places to stay in Llandudno
When a vibrant coastal landscape, ancient copper mines, a Victorian pier and fascinating local cuisine are all put together, what you get is the charming seaside town of Llandudno in North Wales. A wide range of hotels and traditional B&Bs, as well as a multitude of other attractions are uniquely situated between the award-winning North Shore, and the quiet, sand dune-lined West Shore. The town is so compact that you can walk from the North Shore promenade near Llandudno Pier to the West Shore Beach on the opposite end in about 20 minutes. Llandudno neighbourhoods are quite loosely defined, hence, try to choose your accommodation based on the kind of service, amenities and views you prefer.
Llandudno Pier / North Shore
The main hub and liveliest area of Llandudno town, North Shore and the Llandudno Pier area is where you’ll find a large number of shops, restaurants, cafés, bars, carnival rides for kids, and other family-friendly entertainment. A 6-minute walk from the Llandudno Pier, you have the Grand Hotel Llandudno, set in a grand Victorian building featuring charming rooms with splendid views of the Llandudno Bay. Close by, you may consider the Headlands Hotel, which is also set in a Victorian country house on Hill Terrace, nestling in the shelter of the Great Orme, and just an 8-minute walk to the Llandudno Pier. To enjoy a boutique hotel with chic rooms overlooking the Llandudno Bay and Snowdonia mountain range, stay at the Belmont Llandudno hotel in an excellent location on the North Parade promenade. On the South Parade promenade, you can enjoy the plush rooms and refined décor of the landmark St. George’s Hotel which was built in 1854.
Great Orme
The Great Orme, meaning ‘sea monster’, is a massive limestone formation covered in lush greenery. It is the perfect area for nature lovers. A 3-minute walk from the Great Orme tram station, you can stay at Escape Boutique B&B, a funky bed and breakfast with stylish and luxurious rooms in an ornate Victorian house. A short walk from the Llandudno rail station, stay at Space, a luxury bed and breakfast located on Church Walks, featuring chic rooms with designer décor. At the north western tip of Marine Drive, you have period rooms with great sea views at The Lighthouse, a fortress-like inn set in a former lighthouse at Great Orme’s Head.
West Shore
The West Shore is a quieter area of Llandudno and is the perfect place to stay if you want to be away from the hustle and bustle of the North Shore. Stay in comfortable rooms with sea views at The Lilly Restaurant with Rooms, located on West Parade. Or try the stylish and luxurious rooms of the Clontarf Hotel, a family-run Victorian guesthouse which is just a 2-minute walk from West Shore Beach.
Cheap hotels in Llandudno
Finding affordable accommodation in Llandudno is not a challenge. There is plenty of traditional family-run bed and breakfast lodging, and guesthouses that offer cheap accommodation in Llandudno. A 2-minute walk from the Llandudno train station, you have the Llandudno Hostel which offers warm and cosy accommodation, set in a 5-storey Victorian townhouse. A little further on St. David’s Road, you have The Hilary Guest House Llandudno which features individually decorated rooms at budget prices. You can also look at Mostyn House, an adults-only Victorian B&B on Church Walks, just a 5-minute walk from the Llandudno Pier. On Abbey Road, you can look at the Whitefriars Bed and Breakfast Llandudno. On Chapel Street, you will find the Astonwood Hotel, a well-appointed Victorian B&B with comfortable rooms, just minutes away from the pier, beaches and promenades. Or, consider Rosaire Guest House, a 4-star B&B accommodation featuring tastefully designed rooms, located within easy walking distance of shops and restaurants.