Pen-y-Pass Hostel
Formerly a haunt of Victorian climbers, the hostel is the starting point for two of the most popular ascents of Snowdon, and also the Snowdon Horseshoe, and mountain routes to several other hostels. Stunning mountain and valley views with Padarn Country Park, Caernarfon Castle, the Welsh Slate Museum and many other attractions easily reached.
Facilities
Two lounges, T.V. and games room, self-catering kitchen, dining room, shop, showers, drying room, cycle store and lockers. Wales Tourist Board appproved.
| Beds | 84 |
| Disabled Facilities | Yes |
| Drinks License | No |
| Meals | Yes, 19.00 hrs |
| Under 3's | Yes |
| No Smoking | No |
| High Chairs | No |
| Cots | No |
| Parking | Public car park opposite - limited number of permits available. |
Contact
Getting There
From A55 coast road follow signs for Llanberis then A4086 to Hostel. From A5 turn onto A4086 at Capel Curig. Turn right at Pen-y-Gwyrd Hotel. Hostel on right.
Ordnance Survey Sheet/Grid Ref: 115/647556
Buses
Williams 77 Bangor to Llanberis. KMP 95 (or Arriva 19/54 - summer only) from Betws-y-Coed.
Trains
Bangor 18m, Betws-y-Coed 12m.
Ferries
Holyhead/Dublin 30m
Nearest Other Hostels
Bryn Gwynant 4m, Capel Curig 5m, Llanberis 6m, Idwal Cottage 11m (5m by mountain path)
You might also like:
Newport (Pembrokeshire) - Modern hostel, ideal for holidaymakers. A short walk away are shops, pubs, the beach, coastal pa...
Pentlepoir - This converted school provides a friendly hostel with basic facilities, just inland from Saunders...