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Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, in the vicinity of Gypsy Wood Park

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Located near Caernarfon Castle, Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel offers a friendly environment with practical amenities. Guests enjoy helpful multilingual staff, on-site shopping, and laundry facilities. After exploring, connect with WiFi, visit the coffee shop, or relax on the terrace.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Pillow menu
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Toaster
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Triple Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
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Yard
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Pillow menu
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Toaster
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room (Wheelchair Accessible) | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Wheelchair Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Pillow menu
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Toaster
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Quadruple Room, Mountain View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Pillow menu
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Toaster
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Y Fron, Caernarfon, Wales, LL54 7BB

What's nearby

  • Moel Tryfan - 8 min drive - 1.7 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
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Snowdonia Parc Brewpub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Castell - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel

Hostel near Caernarfon Castle
Located close to Rhyd Ddu Path and Gypsy Wood Park, Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and shopping on site. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, 2 meeting rooms, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel have comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers
  • Private yards, communal kitchens, and ovens

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,066 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2019
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 6 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Is Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 6 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel located?

Situated in a national park, this hostel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Gypsy Wood Park, Caernarfon Castle, and Plas Menai National Watersports Centre. Rhyd Ddu Path and GreenWood Forest Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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