Areas: where to base yourself
- Llandudno promenade: sea views and Victorian hotels; the tour departure point.
- Llandudno town centre: shops, restaurants and guesthouses one street back.
- Conwy: a few inns and guesthouses inside the walls; quieter in the evening.
Food and drink
Conwy is famous for its mussels, harvested from the estuary in season (roughly September to April). Look for fish and chips on the quay, local ales and, in Llandudno, traditional afternoon tea.
Money-saving tips
- Walking the Conwy town walls is free.
- Walking up the Great Orme costs nothing; the tram is worth it one way.
- Combine Conwy Castle with other Cadw sites on a Cadw pass if you are touring.
Practicalities
Llandudno is busy with day-trippers on summer weekends and during events. Many hotels have sea-view rooms at a premium; ask when booking.
Sample plans
One day
Conwy Castle and the walls in the morning, the quay and the smallest house at lunch, then the Great Orme by tram in the afternoon.
Two days
Add Bodnant Garden and a stroll on Llandudno Pier.
Three days or more
Use Llandudno as a base for day tours to Snowdonia, Portmeirion and Anglesey.
