• 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 accommodation. At over 360 metres 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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1 futon bed
2 bunk beds
3 bunk beds
and
1 futon bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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1 bunk bed
1 double bed
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1 bunk bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
5.8
Low score for Llanberis
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See what guests loved the most:

  • A
    Arlo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were so helpful and friendly. Great facilities including drying room for wet gear after being on the mountain all day.
  • Mr
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is perfect for Crib Goch scramble or hike to summit. Breakfast also amazing as portion was to fill the man before day out. Room was as expected from YHA, clean sheets and room all round, however neighbouring visits to the toilet at night...
  • Bartek
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hostel is situated in a very interesting building. Despite it's complicated layout everything was easy to find due to the signposts visible everywhere. The self-catering kitchen and dining areas were clean and well equipped. I also liked the...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Mallory's
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • Welsh
  • English

House rules

YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo JCB Cash YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this hostel offers private rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Allocated sole-use bathrooms (excluding Camping and Cabins) will be available from the 25 July, 2020 subject to government guidance.

YHA cannot accept bookings for 16 people or more. Any such bookings will be cancelled by YHA.

The maximum length of stay is 14 consecutive nights. Following any stay of 14 nights, guests may not stay in any YHA accommodation 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 Hostelling 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 identification 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

  • The prices at YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass has 1 restaurant:

    • Mallory's

  • Check-in at YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Guests staying at YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Billiards

  • YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass is 5 miles from the centre of Llanberis. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.