YHA Snowdon Ranger

Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL54 7YS

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Sleeps up to 40 people
10 bedrooms
6 bathrooms

Originally an inn nestled at the foot of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), YHA Snowdon Ranger is ideally located for exploring the mountains, valleys and lakes on an adventure walking holiday with loved ones.

Where you'll sleep

Across the entire building there is a total of 10 bedrooms.

First floor

One room that sleeps 1 person. It includes a single bed.

Three rooms that sleep up to 4 people each. They include 2 sets of bunk beds.

One room that sleeps up to 6 people. It includes 3 sets of bunk beds.

Second floor

One room that sleeps up to 2 people. It includes 2 single beds.

One room that sleeps up to 2 people. It includes a set of bunk beds.

One room that sleeps up to 4 people. It includes a set of bunk beds and 2 single beds.

One room that sleeps up to 6 people. It includes 3 sets of bunk beds.

One room that sleeps up to 7 people. It includes 3 sets of bunk beds and a single bed.

A cot is available.

Shared spaces

Kitchen and dining

The kitchen is located on the ground floor and includes a range of conveniences listed below.

Kitchen appliances: clothes airer, grill, kettle, microwave, 2 ovens, refrigerator (with freezer compartment), stove, toaster, washing machine.

Kitchenware: dishes and cutlery for 40 people, kitchen utensils, pots, pans.

Cleaning basics: anti-bacterial spray, bin bags, cloths, paper towels, soap, sponges, tea towels, washing up liquid.

Located on the ground floor, the dining room seats up to 40 people.

A highchair is available.

Lounge

The lounge is located on the ground floor and seats up to 12 people with comfy sofas, chairs and coffee tables.

There is a games room on the first floor with a pool table.

Bathrooms

Across the entire building there is a total of six bathrooms.

Toilets: 6

Showers: 6

Toilet paper is provided and hand soap is available next to all sinks.

Outdoors

Outside consists of some small grounds. Guests have full access to the grounds.

Outdoor amenities: cycle store.

What our whole hostel offers

Bed linen
Central heating
Cleaning basics
Clothes airer
Cooking basics
Cot available
Dishes and cutlery
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Fridge
Grill
Ground floor rooms available
Hangers
Highchair
Hot water
Kettle
Kitchen
Kitchen utensils
Lake view
Laptop-friendly workspace
Lock on doors
Lockers
Microwave
Mountain view
Oven
Pool table
Shower(s)
Smoke alarm
Stove
Toaster
Washing machine

What you need to know about our whole hostel

Check-in: From 16:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Heating: There is central heating throughout the property.
Towels and toiletries: Hand soap is provided next to all sinks. Towels are not supplied as standard.
Bedding: Bedding is supplied in all our rooms.
Dogs: Hire YHA Snowdon Ranger and bring your dogs! Add a dog to your booking at the checkout and bring your four-legged friend along with you. Dogs are not permitted in the bedrooms, on the furniture, or in the kitchen, and must be kept on a lead in the grounds.
Checking in: You will receive an email prior to your arrival with the property address and check-in instructions.
Guest access: Guest have use of the whole property.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.

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Overview

If relaxed and comfortable accommodation at the foot of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) is what you desire, then look no further than YHA Snowdon Ranger. A rural retreat just a stone’s throw from the beautiful lake shore of Llyn Cwellyn, the hostel is ideal for those looking for a walking or hiking holiday.

The hostel is set in an area steeped in the culture of Wales with the village of Beddgelert, Sygun Copper Mine, Caernarfon Castle and the Welsh Highland Railway all nearby. From the front door of the hostel, it's a short walk to the start of the Snowdon Ranger Path up to the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) – it’s one of the easier routes and is suitable for most ability levels. In the summer months, why not take a swim in the lake from our own beach?

This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis only, so you'll get the entire place to yourself.

Accommodation at this hostel

Entire place is offered here
Bed in a shared room is not offered here
Private room is not offered here
Camping & Cabins is not offered here

Why guests love this hostel

Situated at the foot of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)
Access to the lake shore of Llyn Cwellyn
Traditional rustic hostel accommodation

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Accommodation at YHA Snowdon Ranger

Hire the whole place

With YHA Exclusive Hire, you can take the entire building for you and your group.

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Group booking

Serviced group stays for 16 to 58 people

YHA Snowdon Ranger is situated at the foot of Wales’ highest and most famous mountain, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), and is a stone’s throw away from the beautiful lake shore of Llyn Cwellyn. This hostel makes a great base for a geography field trip or any group break involving physical activity.

From the front door of the hostel, it's a short walk to the start of the Snowdon Ranger Path up to the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) – it’s one of the easier routes and is suitable for most group ability levels. The nearby Caernarfon Castle is steeped in local history and a great destination for an educational break. History students can also learn more about the area’s industrial past at the Sygun Copper Mine.

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Group-friendly facilities

Sleeping arrangements

Most of our bedrooms are dormitory style rooms with bunk beds. We always try to allocate bedrooms close together and will never ask your group to share bedrooms with anyone not in your group.

Upgrades are available for sole use of an area, floor or the entire place.

Shared spaces

YHA Snowdon Ranger offers facilities for groups such as a drying room, games room and lounge.

Group catering

With tasty breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals, groups are sure to find something delicious to eat at YHA Snowdon Ranger (see sample menu).

Meal plans range from bed and breakfast up to full-board catering. Vegetarian options are available and we aim to cater for any special dietary requests.

Parking

The hostel is located on the roadside. There is space for six cars to park in the lay-by opposite the hostel.

Accredited site

YHA Snowdon Ranger holds a Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge (105546).

This accreditation means that this hostel has externally audited risk assessments, verified insurance provision, quality checked safety logs and delivery observed by national reviewers.

Hostel facilities

24-hour access after check-in
Coach parking on premises
Contactless payments
Cycle store
Dining room
Free parking on premises
Games
Group meals
Highchair
Lake view
Lakefront
Minibus parking on premises
Mountain view
Near bus stop
No mobile coverage
No WiFi
Self-catering kitchen
Shared drying room
Shared laundry room
Shared lounge
Sole use available
Water refill station

Hostel need to know

Accommodation: This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis only, so you'll get the entire place to yourself.

Self-catering: YHA Snowdon Ranger is self-catering only. Guests have access to a kitchen.

Parking: The hostel is located on the roadside. There is space for six cars to park in the lay-by opposite the hostel.

WiFi: There is no WiFi available at this hostel.

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Food and drink at YHA Snowdon Ranger

Self-catering at YHA Snowdon Ranger

YHA Snowdon Ranger is self-catering only. Our self-catering kitchen includes everything you need to cook up a storm.

Bring your own food and make use of our oven, microwave and refrigerator plus a kettle, toaster and stove. Dishes and cutlery are provided as well as cleaning essentials

Group meals at YHA Snowdon Ranger

With tasty breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals, groups are sure to find something tasty to eat at YHA Snowdon Ranger (see sample menu).

Meal plans range from bed and breakfast up to full-board catering. Vegetarian options are available and we aim to cater for any special dietary requests.

YHA Snowdon Ranger

Rhyd Ddu, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL54 7YS

Map references

OS Map:: 115
OS Grid Ref:: SH565550
Lat/Lng:: 53.073296, -4.143262
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Contact information

Phone:: +44 345 371 9659
Email:: [email protected]

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More about this hostel

Volunteering

Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.

The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.

Find out more and apply to volunteer.

History

YHA Snowdon Ranger is a former inn, named after one of the first guides to show people to the summit. It has now been a youth hostel for over 75 years. It is set in an area steeped in Welsh history with the village of Beddgelert 5 miles to the south and the World Heritage town of Caernarfon 8 miles to the north.