YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.6
  • Garden
  • Free Wifi
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests

About this property

Placed at the foot of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), the YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass is surrounded by stunning Welsh landscape in a rural location, with no mobile phone signal - offering guests a break from technology. WiFi is offered in public areas. Tasty food including a freshly cooked breakfast is on offer in the comfortable dining area. At over 1181 feet above sea level, this former mountain lodge is ideally located for trails up Snowdon. Guests can also enjoy treks exploring the Snowdonia National Park and its many hills and mountains. There is a dining room, and a kitchen for self-catering guests. The YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass also has its own bar and restaurant. The town of Caernarfon with its famous Castle and the picturesque Welsh coastline can be reached in 20 minutes by car. The popular Snowdon Mountain Railway is found in Llanberis, just a 10-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Youth Hostels Association
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Vicky
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were so helpful, I had a major issue (my issue, nothing to do with the hostel) and they accommodated that. They were so nice and welcoming.”
Merrie
Canada Canada
“Amazing location and good amenities at the hostel. Excellent staff and a very relaxed vibe.”
Mathy326
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic location, very friendly and helpful staff, excellent breakfast which was well worth the money and great fuel for the hiking! 5 stars!”
Young
United States United States
“Clean. Beautiful location right by 3 major trekking trails and public buses stop there. It has a restaurant and bar, also a large kitchen for those who want to cook.”
Timothy
Italy Italy
“Immediate access to Pyg track and other trails. Welcoming staff”
Danny
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Next to Miner’s trail. Convenient location. Nice staff and very welcoming. Nice dorm rooms. The rooms just to sit in is comfortable as well”
Cnp
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This please has some great views. Food was good. Easy to hike from here.”
Herman
Canada Canada
“super cute place and literally right at the beginning of the trail to hike snowdon! nice restaurant and felt cozy like a cabin!”
Bo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hostel gets a bit lost in that it has one of the best locations in the UK, because it does have the facilities expected and at a very good level too. But none the less, my likes: Great location, good food, comfortable stay, calm, easy...”
Christy
Japan Japan
“Best place to stay for climbing Snowdon. Just the right level of comfort considering convenience. Staff helpful and great kitchen cooking up food after a long hike!”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Pen y Pass Café and Bar
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property does not accept group bookings for 16 people or more.

Stays exceeding 14 consecutive nights at this property will not be allowed.

Please note that all adult guests need to provide a valid ID with a matching name and address at check-in.

Please note discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hosteling International as part of this booking.

Towels are not included in the rate. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge or bring their own.

Please contact the property to confirm the availability of accessible rooms before booking.

This hostel has no parking. Please see facilities about parking options.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.