Hotel near Snowdon & Eryri | Lion Hotel Criccieth

Climb Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) by day and sleep by the sea at night. The Lion Hotel in Criccieth sits on the coast just outside Eryri National Park, with the paths from Rhyd Ddu and Beddgelert around half an hour away.

After a long day on the hill you can come back to a hot shower, a proper dinner in our restaurant and a pint in the bar, in a small seaside town where everything is a short walk away.

25 minto Beddgelert

30 minto the Rhyd Ddu path

40 minto Llanberis

Breakfastserved every morning

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Why guests stay at The Lion

On The Green in the centre of Criccieth, a few minutes' walk from the castle and both beaches
Breakfast, our Llewelyn's Restaurant and The Mane Place bar under one roof
Rooms for couples, friends and families, plus self-catering apartments
Sea view rooms over Cardigan Bay
Free parking and an EV charger on site
10% off when you book direct on this website

Snowdon paths within reach

Rhyd Ddu path: one of the quieter routes up Yr Wyddfa, about half an hour from the hotel.
Watkin and Pyg/Miners' paths: from Nant Gwynant and Pen-y-Pass, around 40–45 minutes by car.
Llanberis path and Snowdon Mountain Railway: from Llanberis, around 40 minutes away.
Welsh Highland Railway: steam trains from Porthmadog through Beddgelert to Rhyd Ddu, a scenic way to reach the start of a walk.

Mountain weather changes fast. Check the forecast and plan your route before you set off.

Not just Snowdon

Eryri is full of lower walks and lakes too: Beddgelert and Gelert's Grave, the Aberglaslyn Pass, Llyn Gwynant and Cwm Pennant are all within easy reach. On a wet day there are castles, slate caverns and Zip World to keep everyone busy.

Why stay on the coast?

Criccieth gives you the mountains and the sea in one trip. Walk the Wales Coast Path or the beaches below the castle on a rest day, and enjoy a quieter, better-value stay than in the busiest mountain villages.