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YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant - Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel in Caernarfon with restaurant and bar/lounge
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Front of property
Aerial view
Aerial view
Garden
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Nantgwynant, Caernarfon, Wales, LL55 4NP
  • Watkin Path
    2 min drive
  • Pen-y-Pass
    7 min drive
  • Pyg Track
    7 min drive
  • Anglesey (VLY)
    62 min drive

Room options

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Free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Room (4 Bed Private Ensuite)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Room (6 Bed Private Ensuite)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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

Free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Room (5 Bed Private Ensuite)

Room (5 Bed Private Ensuite)

Room (5 Bed Private Ensuite)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Room (2 Bed Private)

Room (2 Bed Private)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Restaurant
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4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (112)
The price is AU$116
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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About the area

Caernarfon

At YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant - Hostel you'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Watkin Path and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Llyn Dinas. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers a library, a garden and a picnic area. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Caernarfon hostel include Eryri National Park and Yr Wyddfa.
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What's nearby

  • Watkin Path - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Pen-y-Pass - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Pyg Track - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Yr Wyddfa - 24 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Llechwedd Slate Caverns - 28 min drive - 31.5 km

Getting around

  • Penrhyndeudraeth Station - 17 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Halfway Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Caffi Gwynant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cwellyn Arms - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Glaslyn Ices & Glandwr Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Prince Llewellyn - ‬7 min drive

About this property

YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant - Hostel

Hostel in Caernarfon with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant - Hostel also features a library, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This Caernarfon hostel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant - Hostel offers 15 accommodations. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

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 Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (5:00 PM - 10:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and from GBP 3.50 for children
  • Towels available for a fee (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
Cashless transactions are available
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. 
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant Hostel Caernarfon
YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant Hostel
YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant Caernarfon
YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant
YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant - Hostel Caernarfon

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant - Hostel?

Yep, YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant - Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant - Hostel?

The closest beach to YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant - Hostel is Portmeirion Sands (15.2 km).

Is YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant - Hostel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a picnic area, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant - Hostel is a hit with families.

Does YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic but functional
It’s basic but a good price, not sure the breakfast was worth the money ask would probably take my own if I went again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy bed and nice staff! Lots of parking also.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean premises... plug points near the beds would be a great addition
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful setting and building. all staff really nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
I m not happy with your booking as i book bedroom for 3 people but was allocated in bedroom srprate for man and seorate forvwoman and didn't have bedroom for second n8ggt so have to find somewhere else to stay. I woyld like to pyt complaine and claime refund fir second night
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Historic building, formerly a private hunting lodge, somewhat remote with no phone service and no internet. Great for a digital detox and nature trip. Beautiful surroundings and views. Friendly and welcoming staff. Property and furnishings are a little worn but for the price paid was what I expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great scenery in its surroundings
YHA Snowdon is a great place to stay and enjoy the beautiful scenery overlooking the lake and surrounding mountains of Snowdonia National Park. Very friendy staff and guests as well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I liked that it was a stones throw from the lake and only a few minutes from Snowdon perfect for our 3am start climb challenge....what I was angry about was the reservation I made through Expedia was not honoured by the people running the building..I made a reservation for a private room due to us needing to sleep undisturbed and be able to leave early without waking anyone..the group were made to stay in a big room with others who made so much noise that we ended up with less than 4 hours broken sleep.. The kitchen window round the back of the property has a broken lock and no handle meaning anyone could have got in which left us feeling unsafe ... I will not be recommending this house to any of my friends or family
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Melinda

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overpriced
do realise I booked a stay in a hostel. What I didn’t expect was to book into a hostel and pay £65 for a closet that looked nothing like the photos on the website with no room to turn around and not even a hook to hang a jacket on. It also smelled like it could do with a good clean. The gentleman who checked us in was lovely, the toilet and shower facilities were as we expected (like I said, we knew it was a hostel) but the room was only a small improvement from sleeping in our car. They need to update the pictures on their website to give a more accurate idea of what you’re booking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very run down, not clean and very cramped room. Expensive for what you get
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Daniel fowler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great stay
Excellent location amazing views clean tidy room good place to stay while visiting Snowdon trails not far from the hostel
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Mini, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely view from the window
Nice hostel with a friendly staff. Beautifully located with an incredible view on the lake and mountains. We slept in a room with 10 people which wasn't ideal even though we booked 6 bed one. The beds were basically bunk beds however in a very spacious room and very clean. The hostel has a very pleasant common room overlooking what's best - the mountain and a lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful Location
It's not the best YHA I've stayed in but it's ok and in a beautiful setting handy for all the activities in and around Snowdonia. I stayed in the main house and the building is a bit tired - missing coat hooks, curtains not hung properly and leaks which left a soaking carpet.... but the bedding was clean, the showers looked like they'd been recently updated and the staff were lovely. It was a cheap sleep and served its purpose so I probably would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

2/10 Terrible

Ajmal, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really poor hotel
This hotel was the worst hotel experience I have had, starting off with the fact that I booked two individual rooms for 5 people, I get there and they inform us that it is a dorm room shared with others. Hence I had to pay another 70 pounds and order that instead. The toilets where also out of service can, so there was no flush, the hot water was not running properly either. No WiFi either. Worst experience ever for a hotel hands down.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

4/10 Poor

Joanna, Uxb

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, ruined by dirt
Such a beautiful place and full of character, but very dirty and unkempt. Room was comfortable as per YHA standards, I.e. very basic and sparse but oh Lord it was filthy. Windows, carpets and door handles, curtains, lights cords, windowsills- not properly cleaned for a long time. Tables at dinner time still not wiped after breakfast. Reception desk sticky with dirt. Pillows underneath the pillow cases grey. Window in our bathroom broken. Windows in a dining hall decorated with large greasy smears of food and cobwebs. Also, bring all your food, unless you are happy to pay £10 for 4 slices of pizza and a handful of chips. Seriously. I am aware that YHA is not Ritz but I am after basic hygiene rather than spa and luxuries. Overall, such gorgeous place, spoilt by dirty hostel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

JLow, Southsea, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Location; Missing some expected ameneties
No lockers anywhere!!! (when asked staff about this they claimed Dont Worry, Theft not a problem here) had to lock our valuables in the car boot. No wifi or cell phone service in this building, made it difficult to plan our day; not even hotel computer for guests to use. Only 2 plug sockets for a room of 20 people!! This is totally unacceptable. All doors slam so loud in the building, hard to sleep. Bright green emergency light on in bedroom the whole night. Ok if you have eye mask, ear plugs, no valuables and no need for internet. Bed was comfy and showers hot with good water pressure. ALSO, CLOSEST PETROL STATION 20 MILES AWAY!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly, practical, hostel in a superb location.
Ideally place to stay 1 night for a bit of hill walking in a quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

susan, dundee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
YHA near Mt Snowdon
We stayed 2 nights as we walked up Mt Snowdon to raise much needed funds for Autisim. Room was good bed was quite comfy my only problem was there was only 1 pillow and they were all quite flat. Staff were lovely very friendly. It is very much a get away from it all as we had no wifi access nir did i have mobile signal (tesco mobile) but i didnt miss it ay all after about an hr and actually it was great to enjoy the area which I completely did, mobike pucs had to wsit to b uploaded a day later ☺ Definately stay again xx

8/10 Good

Hau Han Bernard, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great budget stay
Generally a great place to turn down, especially on budget tour. Lake view room is a plus point to our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant peaceful place
Really good, lovely place, really quiet area