Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel

3.0 star property
3-star accommodations with free WiFi

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Y Fron, Caernarfon, Wales, LL54 7BB
  • Yr Wyddfa
  • Rhyd Ddu Path
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Caernarfon Castle
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Room (Wheelchair Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Quadruple Room, Mountain View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Caernarfon

In Caernarfon .Stay at this Caernarfon hostel and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Gypsy Wood Park and Caernarfon Castle. Plas Menai National Watersports Centre and Rhyd Ddu Path are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Moel Tryfan - 11 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Rhyd Ddu Path - 12 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Caernarfon Castle - 12 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Pen-y-Pass - 32 min drive - 19.9 miles
  • Zip World Penrhyn Quarry - 32 min drive - 21.5 miles

Getting around

  • Llanfairpwll Station - 27 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Newborough Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Y Castell Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cwellyn Arms - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪J & C's Chippy - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel

3-star accommodations with free WiFi
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and 2 meeting rooms. Event space at this hostel measures 1066 square feet (99 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities are also featured at Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Caernarfon hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 1066 sq ft of conference space
  • 99 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2019
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Coffee shop
Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel offers 4 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes. A pillow menu is available. This Caernarfon hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.

Languages

English, Welsh

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 11 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 6 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 11 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 6 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Canolfan Y Fron
Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel Caernarfon
Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel to the airport?

Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel is 96.3 mi (121-min drive) away from the John Lennon Airport (LPL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel.

How close is Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 11.9 mi (24-min drive) from Traeth Trefor and 19.1 mi (36-min drive) from Black Rock Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 11 for adults and GBP 8 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel have a pool?

Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel to downtown Caernarfon?

Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel is 3.7 mi away from Llandwrog.

Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arnold Mojica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Easter Break

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

LAILA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
As far as hostels go this is great - the rooms are in good condition and the property was well maintained. We didn’t sleep well due to the noise from other guests, but that's to be expected in a hostel and isn't the fault of the staff. £150 a night for a triple room is a bit steep for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really good place to stay in beautiful surroundings with friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

shiju

Traveled with family

Good

Rather than the shower everything was good . shower outlet is wrong place so easily flooding when showring . Even cant go for the toilet after shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Lukasz

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The area is beautiful but the place no longer looks like on the pictures. Paint is peeling off in places, loosing a battle to mould. The kitchen was clean and the shower was nice, but what shocked us was that the beds were not changed after previous guests. There were food crumbs and hair on sheets that were creased and stained. I wrote to the numbers given as contacts but received no reply. It's a shame.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our overall experience was very good. However on three separate occasions we were awoken by other inconsiderate guests despite the signage asking people to be quiet at certain times. This meant we had to get out of bed in the middle of the night to ask people to be quiet. We understand this isn’t a fault of the hostel but thought we would mention it and suggest maybe a bit more clear signage or make it more clear to people when they check in. Other than this we have no complaints and the place is great, would highly recommend if you are climbing snowdon as it’s not too far to drive, has good facilities and is near a town with supermarkets and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good arrangement of late arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Nusrat

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place to stay for a short break. A lovely well equipped kitchen aas available so you can cook and reheat any food. A small request would to be to have salt and pepper available in the kitchen. The key lock was not so obvious to us , fortunately another person atsying at the accommodation pointed it out to us. On our second day, a group of 4 adults and 2 children arrived and they were quite noisy until about 1 am. This was through no fault of the vendor as they have signs up for people to be quiet during evening and night. This was the only down point of the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Nazia

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMMED

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tekali Zekarias

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked very early and arrived later than expected! However the staff were very helpful and we were in the property in a short time. The accommodation was very clean and the facilities were perfect for our needs. Local walks in every direction with stunning views. Close to all the main areas of interest for Snowdonia and North Wales. Having a shop on site is so useful for fresh milk etc. Would not hesitate to use this locality again as it is central to all our areas of interest.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We will come back soon with our friends.

It was really wonderful family holiday in here. We made food ourself whatever we want. It was comfortable with kids as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Second visit and counting.

This is our second time. We returned because it is value for money. Also, very eco friendly and very well located.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

ian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family stay with dog.

We really enjoyed our stay, family of 5 plus dog. The manager Shon, was really helpful and knowledgeable about the area, being a born and bred local. He explained the history of the centre and its importance to the local community, helping to keep services in the village including the local shop. We travelled in our electric car and it was such a nice surprise to learn there were 4 EV chargers on site, that were free to use, and entirely powered by the solar panels on the roof. They were plenty fast enough for an overnight charge for more exploring in the mou twins the next day. If you are expecting a luxury hotel then the Llety at Canolfan Y Fron is probably not for you but if you are after a small, clean, hostel as a base to explore the fantastic surroundings then you could do a lot worse!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay

Pleasant stay - more upmarket than a regular hostel and nice that it was a small property. Appreciated that in the shared kitchen, each room has their own separate cupboard with crockery, cutlery etc. Had a problem with my room key which was quickly rectified without any fuss, however it was out of hours so I recommend making a note of the emergency number before leaving the room! Wet room was nice but the floor took ages to dry despite the squeegee so recommend planning your shower carefully unless you don't mind wet feet when going to the toilet! (Or keep your shoes on). Good number of picnic benches to sit and eat outside if you want to. Plenty of car parking.
View from the room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Freda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020