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YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel in Caernarfon with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Property entrance
Reception
Lounge
Lounge
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$69
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

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Pen-y-Pass, Nantgwynant, Caernarfon, Wales, LL55 4NY
  • Place, Pen-y-Pass
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pyg Track
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Yr Wyddfa

Room options

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Bed sheets, wheelchair access

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets, wheelchair access

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets, wheelchair access

2 Bed Private Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets, wheelchair access

2 Bed Private Room Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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3 Bed Private Room Ensuite

3 Bed Private Room Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Bed sheets, wheelchair access

4 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Bed sheets, wheelchair access

4 Bed Private Room Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Bed sheets, wheelchair access

5 Bed Private Room Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Bed sheets, wheelchair access

5 Bed Private Room Ensuite including Double Bed

Highlights

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

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Bed sheets, wheelchair access

6 Bed Private Room Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Bed sheets, wheelchair access

7 Bed Private Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Bed sheets, wheelchair access

3 Bed Double Private Room Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Bed sheets, wheelchair access

6 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Caernarfon hostel include Eryri National Park and Zip World Penrhyn Quarry.
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What's nearby

  • 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
  • Watkin Path - 18 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Zip World Penrhyn Quarry - 24 min drive - 29.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffi Gwynant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Y Gwynedd Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Snowdon Railway Station Buffet - ‬7 min drive
  • Halfway Cafe
  • ‪The Heights - ‬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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 5.95 to 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 to 4.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

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: 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.
  • 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 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 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
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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 7 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel on 10 Nov 2025 start from NZ$69.12, 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, full breakfast is on offer on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 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 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

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

No, only service animals are allowed.