Great location for hiking, everything is close and easy to reach. I was on foot without a car and it was perfect – I think with a car parking could be difficult, but otherwise no complaints. Good food and very friendly staff. The only real downside was the lack of hot water and heating, and the drying room was quite messy. There was no information provided about the hot water issue, which was a bit discouraging, but in the end it was still manageable.

The only real downside was the lack of hot water and heating, and the drying room was quite messy. There was no information provided about the hot water issue, which was a bit discouraging, but in the end it was still manageable.

Being right at the foot of Snowdon, location couldn't be better. Dorm rooms were great, well built in the renovation, so you couldn't hear much noise from aroujnd the hostel. Kitchen facilities good although a shortage of mugs.

The whole (lack of) parking situation is a faff but that is not the fault of the hostel, it's the restrictions of the national park etc. I think it would be useful if the parking situation was detailed more prominently in the hostel blurb online. It's quite stressful getting your head around it when you arrive (particularly if you arrive late, after the last shuttle bus has left from the park & ride). It would also help the poor staff having to go into deep explanations of the parking situation / options to every new person on arrival - they must get fed up of it! If guests arrive with that information, then it is calmer all round.

The location is gorgeous, and the staff were friendly and very accommodating when we requested to add a person to the group, which they did at no extra cost. This was hugely appreciated! The food was very good and the bar was open late, which was really great. Free water is provided and that was hugely welcome. The place felt safe and worked well for what we needed.

The road outside is very fast and drivers do not take enough care when coming over the hill. With a 3yo with us, it felt incredibly dangerous. There also should be some kind of deal worked out with the next door carpark to make it cheaper. The bar was crowded and it took a bit of time to order. Other than that, all was great.

Very close to Snowdon Mountain. It was much better than what I had expected. Kitchen facilities, self-catering were brilliant. With all the washing up facilities and pots and pans. Though it shared bathrooms, they were in good condition. Not too much rush on one block, toilet and shower cubicles are blocked from top to bottom to give us full privacy when using the facilities. As it was shared space I was a little reluctant when I booked them, but found them easy to use as I did not see many people on the block. There were plenty of toilet and shower facilities of each block. Beds were comfortable, with good-condition bedding and blankets. There is a clean warm place to eat your own cooked meal, a fridge and freezer available to store your food, and labels available to mark your food items, before you store them. We had a really good experience as a family. Free Internet is available to be used within the building as there is no good mobile reception in that area( mountain area).

No parking, we had to pay £40 to park our car across the road, overnight stay. (12 hours). Booking can only be done on line.

Absolutely outstanding location, right at the start of the Snowdon hike, across the road from a carpark (see below about the carpark). The rooms were comfortable. The beds were amazing. The hostel was lovely. Lots of family, cosy things to do on an evening. Would recommend..

BE CAREFUL WITH PARKING!!!! We didn't even think about it but, although there is a carpark across the road, we were told all the spaces were booked ( not by the hostel. They were really helpful in helping us find an alternative) but it turned out they weren't all booked. Anyway the alternative is to park about three miles away and get a bus back to the start of the hike. We found this a bit of a hassle but you may not mind.

The place is in a great location, bang opposite the start point for the Miners and Pyg tracks to the Snowdon summit. The rooms are clean and ours was fairly spacious. They're as practical, as you'd expect from a YHA and the staff were very good, friendly and helpful.

The parking was a bit of a faff - there's a car park opposite but it's expensive and books up quickly. There's also one down the road (Nant Peris) where you can park for £5 and take a bus up to the hostel, but you can't park overnight there, which is a problem. There's a longer stay just park car park behind it but it took some time to find out about that one. All in all a great place to stay though, regardless.

I chose YHA firstly for its perfect location. I arrived in the evening just in time to enjoy the sunset. And then I had the best birthday morning enjoying my coffee with a wonderful view before exploring The Miners Track (the path starts literally 10 meters from the hostel). The staff are lovely. And the famous British breakfast (I had veggie version though) kept me energized till the end of my adventure. When I can feel my legs again and decide to do the Snowdon summit one more time, I will not think twice to stay here again.

I wish the guests tried to close their doors without a bang

I had a fantastic stay at YHA Snowdon! The location is absolutely unbeatable—right in the heart of the stunning Snowdonia National Park, with direct access to some of the best hiking trails, including the route up Snowdon itself. The views are breathtaking, and waking up surrounded by nature was a real highlight. The hostel was clean, warm, and well-maintained, with cozy communal areas perfect for relaxing after a day outdoors. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, offering great local tips and making everyone feel welcome. The kitchen facilities were also excellent, making it easy to prepare meals and meet other travelers. I would highly recommend YHA Snowdon to anyone looking for a comfortable and affordable base to explore this beautiful part of Wales. I’ll definitely be coming back!

The location is beautiful, the staff were fantastic, very friendly, polite and very helpful, doing everything they can to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. The showers, toilets and rooms were very clean and comfortable and the communal areas were the same. Any queries or concerns were dealt with quickly and efficiently and there was a lot of relevant information about the hostel, walking routes, public transport etc around the hostel. The breakfast choices are excellent and are unlimited too which really sets you up for the day whatever you're doing.

Although the breakfast choices are very good and the full English was very tasty, the only thing was that mine was lukewarm on both occasions at around 8am in the morning, although still very tasty. I didn't say anything on this occasion but I imagine they would have heated it up if I'd asked them as they were very attentive and responsive to any requests.

Excellent atmosphere, welcoming staff..Finlay was brilliant. Superb food..pie and mash..warm...room clean and comfy...breakfast excellent and location perfect for walking....

only two things to note... parking is hard as car park opposite is booked weeks in advance....and noise of others at 0330 and 0430 annoying especially when a car or taxi beeped its horn numerous times to collect someone...but not the YHA responsibility or control...just selfish others Would come back with ear plugs