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title: "YHA Snowdon Llanberis, Caernarfon | StayVersus"
description: "YHA Snowdon Llanberis in Caernarfon: rated 9.0 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hostel · ★★★ · YHA England & Wales
# YHA Snowdon Llanberis

Llanberis, Caernarfon, United Kingdom

9.0 ·  Excellent 14 reviews ·  #4 #4 of 8 in Caernarfon ·  4.4/5 on Google, 236 reviews ·  2.4 Location score
## About YHA Snowdon Llanberis

YHA Snowdon Llanberis is a hostel in Llanberis, Caernarfon, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 14 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 8.7 km from the centre of Caernarfon. The nearest airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), is 89 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 17:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 12

- **Chain:** YHA England & Wales

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

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## How YHA Snowdon Llanberis scores

Compared with the average hotel in Caernarfon.

-   Guest rating **9.0**
-   Location **2.4**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **7.6**

Caernarfon average

## Rating on Google

4.4/5

236 Google reviews

-   5★52%
-   4★39%
-   3★8%
-   2★2%
-   1★0%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

BarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **2.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **9**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **0**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **2**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Waterfall railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">590 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">89 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">200 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Caernarfon</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Quarry Hospital Museum640 m
-   Llanberis Castle780 m
-   Dolbadarn Castle1.2 km
-   Pumpspeicherkraftwerk Dinorwig1.3 km
-   Welsh Slate Museum1.3 km
-   National Slate Museum1.3 km

## YHA Snowdon Llanberis: in detail

YHA Snowdon Llanberis offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hostel. Taxi offerings at the hostel enhance the ease of discovering Caernarfon. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the hostel. Reception services such as concierge service and luggage storage are available to accommodate your requirements. Traveling with minimal luggage is achievable at YHA Snowdon Llanberis due to the hostel's laundry service ensuring your garments stay fresh. The hostel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at YHA Snowdon Llanberis is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the hostel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having linen service available for their convenience. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hostel are always available for your satisfaction. Experience an unforgettable evening with your fellow travelers just a short distance away, at hostel's bar. Should you be particularly discerning in your dining choices, you will surely appreciate having access to the on-site shared kitchen provided at this location.

### Compare

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## Questions about YHA Snowdon Llanberis

### What are the check-in and check-out times at YHA Snowdon Llanberis?

Check-in starts at 17:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does YHA Snowdon Llanberis include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at YHA Snowdon Llanberis?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is YHA Snowdon Llanberis from the airport?

The nearest airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), is 89 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does YHA Snowdon Llanberis have?

YHA Snowdon Llanberis has 12 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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