Conwy is a tiny county in North Wales, centred around a market town with the same name, and spreading a little along the coastline to Penmaenmawr in one direction, and Colywn Bay and Abergele in the other; across the river mouth to Llandudno Junction, and south to Llanrwst and Llanfairfechan, and the Gwydir Forest Park. The location is both picturesque and ideal for exploring the North Welsh Coastline, the Isle of Anglesey, and Snowdonia. The best places to stay in Conwy are a very varied mix of pubs-with-rooms, charming B&Bs, grand hotels with a view, and seaside spa hotels.
Some of our favourite hotels are actually in Conwy, which is a fantastic choice for families, or anyone who likes a serving of history with their beach break. The town's medieval walls are World Heritage Listed, and surround the 13th century Conwy Castle. Conwy also has a ruined abbey, a suspension bridge built to look like a part of the castle, a 14th century merchant’s house, an Elizabethan house, and the smallest house in Great Britain — just 3.05 x 1.8metres.There's also a great collection of pubs.
Outside of Conwy Town, some of the best places to stay in Conwy include Victorian seaside darling Llandudno, often referred to as “Wales’ preeminent seaside resort”, complete with a blue flag beach and elegant villas; Llanrwst, another market town just over a kilometre from Snowdonia National Park; and Betws-y-Coed, which is also close to Snowdonia (often referred to as the “Gateway to Snowdonia”) and also known for its charming collection of places to eat, drink and browse.