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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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Nestled in the mountains, YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel offers a cozy retreat with a charming coffee shop and welcoming bar. Unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or challenge friends to a game of pool at the billiards table. Helpful staff and daily housekeeping ensure your stay is both relaxing and rejuvenating.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Arcade/games room
  • Communal living room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/games room
  • Off-site parking available
  • Snack bar/deli
The current price is £69
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun

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

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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2 Bed Private Room

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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2 Bed Private Room Ensuite

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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3 Bed Private Room Ensuite

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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4 Bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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4 Bed Private Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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5 Bed Private Room Ensuite

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

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5 Bed Private Room Ensuite including Double Bed

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

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6 Bed Private Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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7 Bed Private Room

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

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3 Bed Double Private Room Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

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6 Bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pen-y-Pass - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pyg Track - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Miner's Track - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Zip World Penrhyn Quarry - 30 min drive - 31.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffi Gwynant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Becws Melyn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Glandwr - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Llygad Yr Haul - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rumdoodles - ‬10 min drive

About this property

YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel

At YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel, you'll be 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 travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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.
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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 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Off-site parking within 98 ft (GBP 40 per day); booking required
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • 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
  • Arcade/games room
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Low-height worktop and 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

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 11.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • Towels are available for an extra charge of GBP 3.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 40 per day (98 ft away)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

This property does not have lifts.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International

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.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

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

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: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel and nearby?

YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel has an arcade.

Are there restaurants at or near YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel?

Yes, there's an on-site 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.

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Reviews

YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was nice and great, with both morning and evening meals being enjoyable. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean room. Staff very helpful and friendly
Kirsty, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

An amazing YHA at the foot of the Miners Track to Snowdon! Loved this location nestled at the pass of the Welsh Mountains! Everyone was super friendly and accommodating, the food was delish and so easy to get over to Snowdon! Remember to buy your parking ticket in advance. Loved my stay and I look forward to coming back…
Trudie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Will definitely stay here again

Perfect location, great venue, great staff
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Have stayed here several times. It’s always welcoming and everyone is friendly. I turned up very late this time and they phoned to make sure I was on the way and to make sure I knew the check in times and also made sure I knew it was icy in the car park. Rooms as clean, warm and functional. Was very happy once again, with my stay.
Richard, 1-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location across the road from Snowdon Mountain. We parked a few miles away for £15. For the entire weekend and then took the Sherpa bus to the front of the hostel. Great food. Loved it. Clean and warm.
Denise, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great views, great breakfast, friendly and helpful staff. Perfect location
Ian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Best experience, staff is amazing!
Proloeng, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Really neat location and friendly staff. Not much parking though.
Loretta, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place for climbing Snowdon, staff were really helpful and so welcoming, Highly recommend this hostel.
AP, 1-night trip
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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 trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I recommend

Perfectly located to climb Mount Snowdon Very clean YH with friendly staff
2-night trip
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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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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Olga, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Advantage: The location. The room was ok. Mattresses, beddings were comfortable. However the bunkbed is can be quite challanging/uncomfortable if someone tall just like my husband. He hit his head many times during our stay. We could hear noises such cracking floor as walking above floor or people coming or going and slammed the door. But again this is a hostel and for the price and the location may need to sacrifice from your comfort. The breakfast was a good portion. Other options e.g. vegan, gluten free.... available. Staff are helpful and kind. Disadvantage: no free or discounted parking with the booking. A bit overpriced as almost the same price what I paid for the room. BUT it is convenient, next to the hostel and all night has a parking officer there.
Szilvia, 2-night trip
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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 trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Accessible to the mountain and the shuttle. Beautiful views. Great hot chocolate
Brenda, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay!
Yasir, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Yes
Craig, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice stay
Mason, 2-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 trip
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10/10 Exceptional

In a mountain resort
GRANT, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A pleasant stay

Helpful staff, immpecable conditions with a central location. Great for discovering Snowden and relaxing after a mighty trek
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location for Snowdon climb. Friendly staff.