Iris Hotel vs Llandudno Hostel
Both are in Llandudno, 230 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HotelCraig-y-don
Iris Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 9.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
HostelCraig-y-don
Llandudno Hostel
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 230 m apart.
Choose Iris Hotel if you want
- to be closer to the beach (60 m / 280 m)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 37 / 10)
Choose Llandudno Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.4)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 10 / 37)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2023 / 2011)
Why is Iris Hotel better than Llandudno Hostel?
- 1220 m closer to the beach (60 m vs 280 m)−220 m
- 2More guest reviews (266 vs 37), so the rating is more reliable×7.2
- 3Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 17:00)−2h
Why is Llandudno Hostel better than Iris Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.4)+0.8
- 2220 m closer to public transport−220 m
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2011)+12y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Iris Hotel vs Llandudno Hostel: which hotel is better? | Iris Hotel | Llandudno Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 9.2 +0.8 |
| Location | 9.5 +0.7 | 8.8 |
| Beach access | 10.0 +0.6 | 9.4 |
| Public transport | 8.9 | 10.0 +1.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 9.0 +0.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 9.2 +0.8 |
| Number of reviews | 266 +229 | 37 |
| Google rating | 3.9/5 | 4.5/5 +0.6 |
| Google reviews | 445 +214 | 231 |
| Rank in Llandudno | bottom 20% | top 5% +75% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.5 +0.7 | 8.8 |
| Distance to Craig-y-don centre | 1.1 km | 1.2 km |
| To the beach | 60 m −220 m | 280 m |
| To public transport | 350 m | 130 m −220 m |
| To the airport | 65 km | 65 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 73 +5 | 68 |
| To the nearest food shop | 330 m | 230 m −100 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 6 | 8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 | 7 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 37 | 10 |
| Floors | 6 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011 | 2023 +12y |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 −2h | 17:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:30 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Beachfront | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
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Location
230 m apart
Iris Hotel: city centre: 470 m, nearest station Llandudno railway station: 350 m, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL): 65 km, beach: 60 m, 73 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.
Llandudno Hostel: city centre: 370 m, nearest station Llandudno railway station: 130 m, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL): 65 km, beach: 280 m, 68 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.
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Iris Hotel or Llandudno Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Iris Hotel or Llandudno Hostel?
They are evenly matched. Iris Hotel is stronger in location, beach access; Llandudno Hostel is stronger in guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Iris Hotel or Llandudno Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Iris Hotel is 60 m from the nearest beach; Llandudno Hostel is 280 m.
How far apart are Iris Hotel and Llandudno Hostel?
The two hotels are 230 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score