Skip to main content

Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel

3.0 star property
Travelers find comfort and convenience at this welcoming hostel, where WiFi and fresh coffee fuel adventures to nearby Rhyd Ddu Path and other local attractions.

Choose dates to view prices

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

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Mountain View

Quadruple Room, Mountain View

Quadruple Room, Mountain View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Pillow menu
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Stovetop
  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Triple Room

Triple Room

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Pillow menu
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Stovetop
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Room (Wheelchair Accessible)

Family Room (Wheelchair Accessible)

Family Room (Wheelchair Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Pillow menu
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Stovetop
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Located in Caernarfon, Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel is in the mountains and in a national park. Caernarfon Castle and Yr Wyddfa are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gypsy Wood Park and Rhyd Ddu Path. Enjoy an event or a match at Plas Menai National Watersports Centre, and consider making time for GreenWood Forest Park—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Visit our Caernarfon travel guide
View more Hostels in Caernarfon
Map
Y Fron, Caernarfon, Wales, LL54 7BB

What's nearby

  • Caernarfon Castle in Wales
    Caernarfon Castle
    17 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Amazing views during our way back from Mt Snowdon. #trekking #NationalPark #takeahike #mountains
    Pen-y-Pass
    32 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Moel Tryfan
    9 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Rhyd Ddu Path
    12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
    35 min drive - 37.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    9 min drive
  • Snowdonia Parc Brewpub
    6 min drive
  • Subway
    11 min drive
  • Caffi Maes
    11 min drive
  • Caernarfon Kebab and Burger
    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 corner/local shop, 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 2 meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property, multilingual staff and a TV in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel boast perks, such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers
  • Private gardens, communal kitchens and ovens

Similar properties

Exterior
Black Boy Inn
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 1,001 reviews
The price is AU$175
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Black Boy Inn
Compare similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 centre

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 lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2019
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets are 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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 11 for adults and from 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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?

Checkout 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Canolfan Y Fron - Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Tekali Zekarias

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

6/10 Okay

LAILA

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

8/10 Good

Nusrat

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

James

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

4/10 Poor

Lukasz

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

10/10 Excellent

Hasnain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room 4 toilet was a little smelly needs to sort it out apart from that everything was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

shiju

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

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

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

Arnold Mojica

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

Easter Break

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Nazia

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

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMMED

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Freda

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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