Alpine Lodge Guest House

A welcoming guest house at the foot of Snowdon

Alpine Lodge is a friendly guest house on the High Street in Llanberis, the lively mountain village at the very foot of Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa). With comfortable rooms, an outstanding breakfast and a warm welcome for walkers and their dogs, it is an excellent base for tackling the highest peak in Wales and exploring the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia). It earns a superb 9.4/10 from Booking.com guests across more than 550 reviews, with the location rated an exceptional 9.7.

The rooms

The guest house offers a range of rooms to suit couples and families, including a Double with a lake view, a Twin with a bath, a Deluxe King and a King with a mountain view — so you can wake up to either Llyn Padarn or the surrounding peaks. Family rooms are available, all rooms are non-smoking, and there is daily housekeeping and private check-in. Free private parking on site is a real bonus in a busy walking village.

Breakfast and a base for the mountains

Breakfast is a particular highlight, rated an excellent 9.8 by guests — a full cooked breakfast with vegetarian and vegan options to set you up for a day on the hills. The location could hardly be better for the mountains: the Snowdon Mountain Railway is about a 14-minute walk away, and the start of the Llanberis Path up Snowdon is close by. Free Wi-Fi is provided, and well-behaved dogs are welcome by arrangement (charges may apply), making it a great choice for walkers travelling with a four-legged companion.

At a glance

• Friendly guest house in the heart of Llanberis
• Rooms with lake or mountain views; family rooms available
• Outstanding breakfast (guest-rated 9.8)
• Free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi
• Dogs welcome by arrangement (charges may apply)
• Minutes from the Snowdon Mountain Railway and Llanberis Path

Llanberis and Snowdon

Llanberis sits at the foot of Snowdon, beside the lake of Llyn Padarn, and is the busy hub of Snowdonia’s walking and adventure scene. From here you can ride the Snowdon Mountain Railway to the summit, walk the popular Llanberis Path, or explore the National Slate Museum and the lakeside country park. The village is also the gateway to Zip World at the Penrhyn Quarry — home to one of the fastest zip lines in the world — while the castle town of Caernarfon and the wider peaks, lakes and passes of Eryri (Snowdonia) are all within easy reach. For more places to stay nearby, see our guide to accommodation in Llanberis.

More to explore nearby

Even if the weather turns, there is plenty to do from this base. The Llanberis Lake Railway runs along the shore of Llyn Padarn on a vintage steam train, and Dinorwig’s vast former slate quarry — now home to both the National Slate Museum and the Electric Mountain hydro-electric scheme — tells the story of the area’s industrial past. Walkers can follow the lakeside paths of Padarn Country Park or take on one of the other classic routes up Snowdon, while the Llanberis Pass offers some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in Wales and a magnet for rock climbers. The historic walled town of Caernarfon, with its UNESCO World Heritage castle, is only a short drive away for a change of pace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is it? On the High Street in Llanberis, at the foot of Snowdon.

Who does it suit? Walkers, climbers, families and anyone exploring Snowdonia.

Is there parking? Yes — free private parking on site.

Are dogs welcome? Yes — well-behaved dogs by arrangement; charges may apply.

How close is Snowdon? The Snowdon Mountain Railway is about a 14-minute walk; the Llanberis Path starts nearby.

Plan your Snowdonia stay

For a warm, well-placed base at the foot of Snowdon — with a breakfast guests love and a welcome for dogs — Alpine Lodge is hard to beat. Check availability and book your stay using the booking options on this page.