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YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel in Caernarfon with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Photo gallery for YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel

Hiking
Property grounds
Exterior
Reception
Lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

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Map
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

View all photos for 6 Bed Private Room Ensuite

Bed sheets, wheelchair access

6 Bed Private Room Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for 5 Bed Private Room Ensuite including Double Bed

Bed sheets, wheelchair access

5 Bed Private Room Ensuite including Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets, wheelchair access

5 Bed Private Room Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for 3 Bed Private Room Ensuite

Bed sheets, wheelchair access

3 Bed Private Room Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Bed sheets, wheelchair access

4 Bed Private Room Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

Bed sheets, wheelchair access

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

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets, wheelchair access

4 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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3 Bed Private Room Ensuite

3 Bed Private Room Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for 2 Bed Private Room Ensuite

Bed sheets, wheelchair access

2 Bed Private Room Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets, wheelchair access

2 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

Bed sheets, wheelchair access

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

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Caernarfon

At YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel you'll be within steps of Miner's Track and Pen-y-Pass. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and luggage storage. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Caernarfon hostel include Eryri National Park and Yr Wyddfa.
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What's nearby

  • Miner's Track - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pen-y-Pass - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pyg Track - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Watkin Path - 7 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Yr Wyddfa - 29 min drive - 23.2 km

Getting around

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

Hostel in Caernarfon with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
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
  • Conference 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 a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Welsh

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 5.95 to 9.95 for adults and GBP 3.95 to 3.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 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 more details, 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 5.95 to 9.95 for adults and GBP 3.95 to 3.95 for children
  • 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 guest room 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. 

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

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel?

The closest beach to YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel is Portmeirion Sands (19.4 km).

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel on 24 Nov 2024 start from NZ$64.56, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, English breakfast is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel?

No, YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 5 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 112 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

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

8/10 Good

Harriet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location for Snowdon climb. Friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022