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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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YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass Hostel sits in the mountains offering a cozy mountain retreat with a coffee shop and bar. Guests enjoy the sunny terrace or challenge friends to billiards. The helpful staff provides daily housekeeping, making stays both comfortable and refreshing.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is £30
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

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Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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

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

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

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4 Bed Private Room Ensuite

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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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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4 Bed Private Room

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  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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3 Bed Private Room Ensuite

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

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Exceptional
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Heating
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  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

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2 Bed Private Room Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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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Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

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  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Pen-y-Pass - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pyg Track - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Miner's Track - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Watkin Path - 18 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Zip World Penrhyn Quarry - 24 min drive - 18.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffi Gwynant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Spice Of Llanberis - ‬10 min drive
  • Halfway Cafe
  • ‪Cwellyn Arms - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Tyn Y Coed - ‬9 min drive

About this property

YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel

Upscale hostel near Eryri National Park
Consider a stay at YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms and a TV in reception
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a billiards/pool table
  • A vending machine and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
More amenities include:
  • Showers and soap
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 13 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel on 21 Sept 2025 start from £30.0, 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.

What time is check-in at YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel located?

Situated in the mountains, this hostel is steps away from Miner's Track, Pen-y-Pass and Pyg Track. Hafod Eryri is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

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