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YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel

4.0 star property
Mountain hostel in Caernarfon with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Communal living room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
The price is ￥4,862
￥5,834 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22

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6 Bed Private Room Ensuite

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Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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5 Bed Private Room Ensuite including Double Bed

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

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5 Bed Private Room Ensuite

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

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3 Bed Private Room Ensuite

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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4 Bed Private Room Ensuite

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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4 Bed Private Room

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  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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3 Bed Private Room Ensuite

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

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

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2 Bed Private Room Ensuite

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  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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2 Bed Private Room

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Pen-y-Pass, Nantgwynant, Caernarfon, Wales, LL55 4NY

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Zip World Penrhyn Quarry - 19 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Yr Wyddfa - 29 min drive - 23.2 km

Getting around

  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 122 min drive
  • Llanberis Station - 12 min drive
  • Betws-Y-Coed Station - 19 min drive
  • Llanrwst Station - 20 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

YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Eryri National Park. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Welsh

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 5 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Pool table

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 5.95 to 9.95 for adults, and GBP 3.95 to 3.95 for children
  • Towels are available for an extra charge of GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
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.
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.

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 pets allowed at YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel like?
YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel is located a short 2-minute walk from Pen-y-Pass.

YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

8/10 Very Good

Snowdons hostel review
Room was clean and nicely presented. Staff were helpful Evening meal was very limited in choice but breakfast was good
Linda, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

PAUL, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

In a mountain resort
GRANT, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

chris, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Ivor, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Marcel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice stay
Mason, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Ann, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ian, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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)
Laura, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

For those wanting to explore North Wales, YHA Pen y Pass is a really good location to stay.
Olajumoke, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great views, great breakfast, friendly and helpful staff. Perfect location
Ian, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
susan, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Megan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Paula, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place for climbing Snowdon, staff were really helpful and so welcoming, Highly recommend this hostel.
AP, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Daniel, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Really neat location and friendly staff. Not much parking though.
Loretta, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Jessica, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cool little hostel, staff were so helpful when I had questions about the snowdon paths. Would deffo stay again :)
Megan, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nirosha, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Jamie, 1-night trip with friends
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