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YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel in Caernarfon with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Hiking
Reception
Lounge
Bed sheets, wheelchair access

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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6 Bed Private Room Ensuite

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

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4 Bed Private Room Ensuite

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

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3 Bed Private Room Ensuite

3 Bed Private Room Ensuite

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

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

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2 Bed Private Room

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 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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  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
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About the area

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

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
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 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

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 luggage storage
  • A TV in the lobby, a vending machine, and a billiards/pool table
  • Smoke-free premises and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and soap
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Welsh

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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

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.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 Apr 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel on Apr 27, 2025 start from CA $61.14, excluding 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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

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

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

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YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 116 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Proloeng

Best experience, staff is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Snowdons hostel review

Room was clean and nicely presented. Staff were helpful Evening meal was very limited in choice but breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mason

Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

GRANT

In a mountain resort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Great views, great breakfast, friendly and helpful staff. Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Loretta

Really neat location and friendly staff. Not much parking though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

AP

Great place for climbing Snowdon, staff were really helpful and so welcoming, Highly recommend this hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

8/10 Good

Harriet

Great location for Snowdon climb. Friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Great location. Warm and welcoming

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

6/10 Okay

Ivor

Liked: 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

Tina

Staff were excellent. They made us feel very welcomed and we’re more than happy to help with any questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

I recommend

Perfectly located to climb Mount Snowdon Very clean YH with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

Ben

Fantastic

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

8/10 Good

B D

Value for money

The room was basic but clen and well equipped enough for the value. We booked to stay one night before climbing Mount Snowdon and my only criticism is our room was above the bar area and it was quite loud due to people drinking and shouting, which made sleeping a bit difficult.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

marites

Its not too bad coz its cheap anyway.. but Im just looking for better quality of accommodation just like the kind where I would normally stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Mr dc barlow

Heating didn’t work
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Chloe

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no parking and upon arriving at 9pm we thought parking was available accross the road, after speaking with the car parking attendent we found out you had to book a space to park costing £40 for overnight and it wasnt available until 1am, had to park in a layby and get taxis to and from the property. Turned out to be a much more expensive trip than originally planned for.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022