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YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel
3.0 star property

Comfortable hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel

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Front of property
3 Bed Private Room including Double Bed | Bed sheets
Dining
2 Bed Private Room | Bed sheets

Overview of YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

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  • BarBarBar
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

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Rhyd Ddu, Caernarfon, Wales, LL54 7YS
  • Popular LocationRhyd Ddu Path3 min drive
  • Popular LocationYr Wyddfa10 min drive
  • Popular LocationPen-y-Pass20 min drive
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Room options

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Bed sheets

6 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin 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/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room Ensuite

Highlights

Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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3 Bed Private Room including Double Bed | Bed sheets

3 Bed Private Room including Double Bed

Highlights

Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for 2 Bed Private Room

2 Bed Private Room | Bed sheets

2 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin 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/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Caernarfon

Located in Caernarfon, YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel is near a train station and on a lake. While the natural beauty of Eryri National Park and Yr Wyddfa can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Zip World Penrhyn Quarry. Redline Indoor Karting and Hafod Eryri are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Rhyd Ddu Path - 3 min drive
  • Yr Wyddfa - 10 min drive
  • Pen-y-Pass - 20 min drive
  • Pyg Track - 20 min drive
  • Zip World Penrhyn Quarry - 27 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Newborough Arms - 13 min drive
  • Glyntwrog Inn - 11 min drive
  • Cwellyn Arms - 2 min drive
  • Halfway Cafe - 23 min drive
  • Snowdonia Parc Brewpub - 5 min drive

About this property

YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel

Hostel near Eryri National Park
Take advantage of a garden, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities at YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel. A bar and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), secured bicycle storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Games
Extra amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens and limited housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM–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

  • One-time housekeeping

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

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 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 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 9.95 per person
  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel located?

Situated on a lake, this hostel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Rhyd Ddu Path and within 6 mi (10 km) of Eryri National Park and Yr Wyddfa. Aberglaslyn Pass and Gelert's Grave are also within 6 mi (10 km).

YHA Snowdon Ranger - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

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

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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.