Hostel Pen-Y-Pass YHA
Pen-Y-Pass YHA
Nantgwynant
Caernarfon
Gwynedd
LL55 4NY
England & Wales
Tel.
+44 1286 870428
Fax.
+44 1286 872434
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The Snowdon base camp! Once the haunt of famed Victorian climbers. Pen-y-Pass YHA is 1,000ft above sea level and at the start the ascent of Snowdon. A great base to experience the stunning landscape and many activities that Snowdonia has to offer. Local attractions include the Welsh Slate Museum and Caernarfon Castle.
This former mountain lodge is ideally placed for the waymarked trails up Snowdon, as well as being a great base to explore the wilder side of Snowdonia. Fantastic full breakfasts, tasty packed lunches, delicious evening meals and a licensed bar. Accommodation is in 2-6+ bedded rooms and facilities include self-catering kitchen, games room and evening meals.
Hostel bed capacity
| Beds per room: | Total beds |
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| Number of rooms: | 6 | 5 | 2 | 56 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | 08.00 - 22.00 |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | #96 from Llanberis stops outside the hostel |
| Parking: | Public car park opposite the hostel, limited number of permits. |
| Location: | 9km south east of Llanberis |
| Rail: | 28km Bangor |
Attractions
![]() | Museums/art galleries nearby | ![]() | Historical sites nearby |
![]() | Hiking area |
Facilities
| Discounts and concessions available | Family rooms available | ||
| Suitable for wheelchair users | TV room | ||
| Self-catering kitchen | Sheets in price | ||
| Credit card accepted | Meals available | ||
| Individual traveller welcome | Luggage Store | ||
| Lockers available | Basic store available at or near the hostel | ||
| Cycle store at Hostel |
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