YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass
YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass
- Garden
- Free Wifi
- Private Bathroom
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Facilities for disabled guests
Placed at the foot of Snowdon Mountain, 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 at this comfortable accommodations. 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 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
Availability
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Guests who stayed here loved
Mathy326
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 of America“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“Immediate access to Pyg track and other trails. Welcoming staff”- Danny 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“This please has some great views. Food was good. Easy to hike from here.”
- Herman
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“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“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!”
Holly United States of America“You could not ask for a more beautiful setting, at this mountain pass at the "rooftop of Wales." the views were stunning, and the warden's station is right across the road for those wishing to hike Glyder Fach or Snowdon. Transport from Bangor...”- JJennifer United States of America“Check-in person was lovely and very helpful. Room was clean, comfortable. Pleasantly surprised by sink in room.”
Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Mallory's
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Amenities of YHA Snowdon Pen-y-PassGreat facilities! Review score, 8.4
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Activities
- HikingOff-site
- Pool tableAdditional charge
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
InternetWifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
General
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Bathroom emergency cord
- Lowered sink
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
- Welsh
- English
House rulesYHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
YHA cannot accept bookings for 16 people or more. Any such bookings will be canceled by YHA.
The maximum length of stay is 14 consecutive nights. Following any stay of 14 nights, guests may not stay in any YHA accommodations for at least seven nights.
The ID must match the name and address on the booking. Where a booking is for more than one person, the named person on the booking will need to provide proof of identify that matches the name and address on the booking. ID will also be requested from all other adult guests. These IDs must match the name they sign in with 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 room rate. Guests can hire them at the property or bring their own.
Please contact YHA directly for more information about accessible facilities.
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.
FAQs about YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass
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The prices at YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Pool table
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Check-in at YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass has 1 restaurant:
- Mallory's
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Guests staying at YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Buffet
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YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass is 5 miles from the center of Llanberis. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
