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YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel

3.0 star property
Lakefront hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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February 2025

Photo gallery for YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel

Lake
Exterior
Shared kitchen
Interior entrance
Game room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Rhyd Ddu, Caernarfon, Wales, LL54 7YS
  • Rhyd Ddu Path
    3 min drive
  • Cwellyn Arms
    2 min drive
  • Llanberis Station
    27 min drive
  • Anglesey (VLY)
    49 min drive

Room options

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Bed sheets

6 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

Bed sheets

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

Highlights

Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for 4 Bed Private Room Ensuite

Bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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3 Bed Private Room including Double Bed

3 Bed Private Room including Double Bed

Highlights

Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for 4 Bed Private Room

Bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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2 Bed Private Room

2 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

Bed sheets

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

Highlights

Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Caernarfon

At YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel, you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Rhyd Ddu Path and 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Yr Wyddfa. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers a games room, a garden and a communal living room. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .In proximity to this 3-property class Caernarfon hostel you'll find Eryri National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Rhyd Ddu Path - 3 min drive
  • Yr Wyddfa - 10 min drive
  • Caernarfon Castle - 12 min drive
  • Watkin Path - 13 min drive
  • Pen-y-Pass - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Penrhyndeudraeth Station - 18 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Newborough Arms - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Caffi Caban - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Glyntwrog Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Spice of Llanberis - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Halfway Cafe - ‬23 min drive

About this property

YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel

Lakefront hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel also features an arcade/games room, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Caernarfon hostel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Games room or arcade
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel offers 15 accommodations. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Games

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 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 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, 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 English breakfast: from approximately GBP 9.95 per person
  • 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 Ranger Hostel Caernarfon
YHA Snowdon Ranger Hostel
YHA Snowdon Ranger Caernarfon
YHA Snowdon Ranger
YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel Caernarfon
YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel?

Yep, YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel?

The closest beach to YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel is Portmeirion Sands (18.1 km).

Does YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, English breakfast is served daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel?

No, YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 5 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Base for a Snowdon weekend
Great location, great breakfast, packed lunches for walkers, a bit short on parking but there's a national park car park about 100m away
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The hostel is in a great location & the food is great...breakfasts & dinners
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Hostel was basic but had everything we needed. Staff were all very friendly. Location ok but arrived 8pm so couldn't have food there and had to drive to find somewhere to eat. (about 20mins)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for climbing Snowdon
The hostel was as you would expect of a hostel the only real bad thing was the smell of fumes that flooded into our room overnight from a oil powered generator that was close to the room, this was a bit concerning as we both woke in the morning with headaches (room 12) we did speak to the staff and they were aware of the problem. The area was quiet as you would expect from the base of snowdon. For £50 it was expensive for a youth hostel but the draw of this place is the location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location couldn't be better! Great part of the world
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok for a night
The hostel is good for what we needed, which was a roof over our heads before we went up snowdon. The room was ok, smelt a bit damp and the bed wasn't the comfiest. For a hostel in the middle of nowhere, there was some real noise from residents outside the building in the early hours that was allowed to happen so not much sleep had.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Lucy N, Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and a proper hostel
I arrived late and left early. Staff were really accommodating. Perfect for what I wanted.

10/10 Excellent

marek, Cardiff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service from Amy in the reception

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bagni puliti, camere abbastanza spaziose. L’assenza di ascensore dovrebbe essere segnalata
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019