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YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel

4.0 star property
Enjoy the restaurant at this 4-star Caernarfon hostel

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Lounge
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Pen-y-Pass, Nantgwynant, Caernarfon, Wales, LL55 4NY
  • Miner's Track
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Pen-y-Pass
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Pyg Track
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Anglesey (VLY)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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6 Bed Private Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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5 Bed Private Room Ensuite including Double Bed

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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5 Bed Private Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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3 Bed Private Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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4 Bed Private Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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4 Bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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3 Bed Private Room Ensuite

3 Bed Private Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room

  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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2 Bed Private Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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2 Bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Caernarfon

Caernarfon retreat .At this hostel, you'll be steps from Pen-y-Pass and Pyg Track. Also, Miner's Track is within half a mile (1 km) and Hafod Eryri is within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Miner's Track - 1 min walk
  • Pen-y-Pass - 2 min walk
  • Pyg Track - 2 min walk
  • Zip World Penrhyn Quarry - 19 min drive
  • Yr Wyddfa - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Llanberis Station - 12 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spice of Llanberis - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Halfway Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Caffi Gwynant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cwellyn Arms - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Pen Ceunant Tea House - ‬9 min drive

About this property

YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel

Enjoy the restaurant at this 4-star Caernarfon hostel
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel.

This 4-star Caernarfon hostel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel offers 5 accommodations. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Welsh

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Offsite parking for GBP 40 per day; reservations required

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekends: GBP 5.95-9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95-4.95 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in.
The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 5.95 to 9.95 for adults, and GBP 4.95 to 4.95 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 40 per day (98 ft away)
  • Towels fee: GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass Hostel Caernarfon
YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass Hostel
YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass Caernarfon
YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass
YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel Caernarfon
YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 114 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is helpful and lovely, property is right next to 2 mountain trails so extremely convenient; also right next to carpark so extremely accessible via public transport (one bus from rail station to and fro, as well as bus to Llanberis should you wish to explore the village). Rooms are clean, cosy, and warm. Shared shower has warm water, but would recommend bringing your own slippers to wear while in shower. Overall a super healing trip with breathtaking views - YHA making the experience comfortable and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Proloeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best experience, staff is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

GRANT

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a mountain resort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ivor

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We’ve been using this Youth Hostel for at least 7 years but the last few times we’ve all commented on how tired and grubby it’s gotten. We love the location and the staff are very friendly but it’s time to close it for a few weeks and refurbish it because if it gets worse we will start looking for other places to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mason

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hostle. Its so convenient. Its clean. Its got great transport links via the bus system . Its got great food on site, bar , menu and breakfast all great. Bathrooms and communal kitchen all also clean and functional . Great to have. Parking can be a expensive but options to park locally and bus but make sure you check the timetables. Its simple but clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stressful experience in beautiful location
Have stayed here several times previously before Covid, as location is beautiful, but this is first time back since then, and arrived to find the car park cordoned off. After asking at reception where it's possible to park, was told that as a large group is arriving late the next morning, the car park has been cordoned off to allow them to park there. Our booking was for only one night, and explained that planned to leave at the check out time of 10am, before the coach was due to arrive, but was told that still could not park there. Staff were polite, but there seemed to be mixed communications, as at first was told it may be possible to park there, then later not, and felt like was treated as a second class guest to group bookings as an individual booking. We were told that the park and ride in Nant Peris was an option, but we drove there, and did not feel secure leaving the car a few miles away in an unmanned remote car park with expensive camping gear inside, so ended up spending almost 3 hours driving around looking for options, and asking the advice of the car park opposite (which can only be booked online and would've cost £40, the same price as the room, defying the whole point of staying in a budget hostel). After coming back and forth to the hostel and asking the staff several times about parking options, a man said we could park in the staff car parking space, as long as car was moved by 6:45am the next morning (even though was previously told no)
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olajumoke

For those wanting to explore North Wales, YHA Pen y Pass is a really good location to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views, great breakfast, friendly and helpful staff. Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay again
Booked the private ensuit, did the job? All staff,were amazing had breakfast and eveing meal. Both were nice. Especially after the hike up snowden.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here overnight with family while on a road trip. Just wanted something cheap and basic but it turned out to be so much more. Our room was basic with bunk beds and a big bathroom. The room was comfortable and fairly quiet but it is a hostel so is basic and you don’t get towels (but it only costs £2.50 to hire one). The reception area has a bar and you can also buy snacks. The staff are very helpful and friendly. You have to pay for parking across the street as there is none around but it’s only cheap. The best part about this place is waking up to the amazing views. We stuck around the next day to take in the breathtaking area and mountain views. Highly recommend this place if you are looking for something cheap and simple with stunning views.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic

10/10 Excellent

AP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for climbing Snowdon, staff were really helpful and so welcoming, Highly recommend this hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Loretta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really neat location and friendly staff. Not much parking though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

If you arent into nature dont stay here. Its pretty secluded but if you want a cute little place set in the hills at the base of your climb to snowdon then I highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool little hostel, staff were so helpful when I had questions about the snowdon paths. Would deffo stay again :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nirosha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow!
Amazing stay, might aswell be a hotel! Service was great, it was clean and the beds were very comfy! Very welcoming and great amenities. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023