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YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant - Hostel

1.0 star property
Mountain hostel in Caernarfon with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Lounge
Garden
Reception
Aerial view

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Meeting rooms
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
Feel at home
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self-parking

Room options

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Room (4 Bed Private Ensuite)

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

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Room (6 Bed Private Ensuite)

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

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

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

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

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Room (5 Bed Private Ensuite)

Room (5 Bed Private Ensuite)

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

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Room (2 Bed Private)

Room (2 Bed Private)

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

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About the area

Map
Nantgwynant, Caernarfon, Wales, LL55 4NP

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

  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 129 min drive
  • Penrhyndeudraeth Station - 17 min drive
  • Llanrwst Station - 24 min drive
  • Llanberis Station - 26 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

At YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant - Hostel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Eryri National Park. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 15 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Library

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant only serves dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
  • Towels are available for an extra charge (or guests may bring their own)

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
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.
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.

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

Are pets allowed at YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant - Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant - Hostel and nearby?
YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant - Hostel has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant - Hostel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

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.
Benjamin, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfy bed and nice staff! Lots of parking also.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, clean premises... plug points near the beds would be a great addition
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

beautiful setting and building. all staff really nice
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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
2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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
Jordan, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

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
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Melinda, 1-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair

Very run down, not clean and very cramped room. Expensive for what you get
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Excellent location amazing views clean tidy room good place to stay while visiting Snowdon trails not far from the hostel
Daniel fowler, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

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.
Mini, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
caroline, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

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.
Ajmal, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Joanna, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

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!
JLow, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Friendly, practical, hostel in a superb location.
Ideally place to stay 1 night for a bit of hill walking in a quiet location.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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
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8/10 Very good

Great budget stay
Generally a great place to turn down, especially on budget tour. Lake view room is a plus point to our stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant peaceful place
Really good, lovely place, really quiet area
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