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YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel

Property class: 4

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A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a menu board.
A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a television displaying a question, and a counter with snacks and condiments.
A hostel entrance with a stone facade, a green door, and a sign for 'Mallory Café & Bar'.
Room
A hotel reception area with a wooden counter, a potted plant, and a menu board.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $56
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12

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Pen-y-Pass, Nantgwynant, Caernarfon, Wales, LL55 4NY
  • Place, Eryri National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pen-y-Pass
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pyg Track
    ‪2 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with bunk beds, a staircase, and a hallway leading to another room.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A hotel room with bunk beds, a staircase, and a hallway leading to another room.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bunk bed with green bedding, a window with a view of a stone wall and a car, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

2 Bed Private Room

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bunk bed with green bedding, a window with a view of a stone wall and a car, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

2 Bed Private Room Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a single bed, a sink, and a mirror.

3 Bed Private Room Ensuite

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bunk bed with green bedding, a window with a view of a stone wall and a car, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

4 Bed Private Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed with green bedding, a window with a view of a stone wall and a car, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

4 Bed Private Room Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A hotel room with bunk beds, a staircase, and a hallway leading to another room.

5 Bed Private Room Ensuite

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

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A bunk bed with green bedding, a window with a view of a stone wall and a car, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

5 Bed Private Room Ensuite including Double Bed

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

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A hotel room with bunk beds, a staircase, and a hallway leading to another room.

6 Bed Private Room Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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7 Bed Private Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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A bed with green pillows and a wall-mounted light fixture.

3 Bed Double Private Room Ensuite

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

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A room with bunk beds, a staircase, and a carpeted floor.

6 Bed Private Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About this property

YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel

4-star Caernarfon hostel with restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room.
YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel offers 5 accommodations. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The hostel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Caernarfon hostel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room.

YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

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 11.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Games
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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: 18

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
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.

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

  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 11.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 40 per day (98 ft away)
  • Towels fee: GBP 3.50 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property class

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

YHA Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 140 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay. Close to the mountain and walkable to the path.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was in the perfect location, great room yummy food and staff was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accessible to the mountain and the shuttle. Beautiful views. Great hot chocolate
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luca is a credit to your team - great lad and extremely helpful. Would recommend this hostel to anyone looking for somewhere to stop in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will definitely stay here again

Perfect location, great venue, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

For those wanting to explore North Wales, YHA Pen y Pass is a really good location to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very clean room. Staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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…
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views, great breakfast, friendly and helpful staff. Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best experience, staff is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really neat location and friendly staff. Not much parking though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for climbing Snowdon, staff were really helpful and so welcoming, Highly recommend this hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A pleasant stay

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location for Snowdon climb. Friendly staff.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Warm and welcoming
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a mountain resort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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