Snowdonia is where the majority of adventure seekers require accommodation during their National Three Peaks Challenge. Accommodation may be required before attempting Snowdon’s summit or as a place to finally rest after completing all three peaks.
The selection of accommodation below includes hotels, B&Bs, campsites and hostels. No matter your budget, party size or accommodation preference, you will be able to find your desired accommodation below.
All accommodation is ranked in distance from the Pen-y-Pass Car Park.
Hotels
If you have a small number of walkers and prefer some comfort before or after your challenge, a hotel is the perfect to stay.
Sorted by distance from the Pen-y-Pass Car Park
Name: Pen Y Gwryd Hotel
Distance: 1.1 miles
Website: http://www.pyg.co.uk/
Name: The Royal Victoria Hotel
Distance: 5.1 miles
Website: http://www.theroyalvictoria.co.uk/
Name: Dolafon Hotel
Distance: 5.4 miles
Website: http://www.dolafon.com/
Name: Y Gwynedd Inn & Bunkroom
Distance: 5.4 miles
Website: http://www.gwyneddhotel.com/
Name: Padarn Hotel Gwynedd
Distance: 5.5 miles
Website: http://padarnhotel.co.uk/
Name: Prince Llewelyn Hotel
Distance: 8.5 miles
Website: https://www.robinsonsbrewery.com/princellewelyn
Name: Bryn Eglwys Hotel
Distance: 8.5 miles
Website: http://www.bryneglwyshotel.co.uk/
Name: Royal Goat Hotel
Distance: 8.6 miles
Website: http://www.royalgoathotel.com/
Name: The Saracens Head Hotel
Distance: 8.6 miles
Website: http://www.saracenshead.robinsonsbrewery.com/
Name: Sygun Fawr Hotel
Distance: 8.6 miles
Website: http://www.sygunfawr.co.uk/
B&Bs
There is a large selection of B&Bs close to Snowdon. B&Bs are usually cheaper than a hotel and allow more option for catering. Hosts will have local knowledge of the area and provide more attention to your stay.
Sorted by distance from the Pen-y-Pass Car Park
Name: Erw Fair Guest House
Distance: 5.8 miles
Website: http://www.erwfair.com/
Name: Mount Pleasant
Distance: 5.8 miles
Website: https://www.mountpleasant-llanberis.com/
Name: Plas Coch Guest House
Distance: 6.0 miles
Website: http://www.plascochsnowdonia.co.uk/
Name: Dol Peris
Distance: 6.0 miles
Website: http://www.dolperis.co.uk/
Name: Llanberis Lodges
Distance: 6.1 miles
Website: http://www.llanberislodges.co.uk/
Name: Ty Mawr
Distance: 12 miles
Website: http://www.snowdonaccommodation.co.uk/
Name: Betws Inn
Distance: 12.9 miles
Website: http://www.betws-inn.co.uk/
Camping
Camping is budget friendly and provides the great outdoors to entertain your party. Some campsites require booking pitch booking and others are allocated on arrival. Always phone ahead to make sure there are vacancies available.
Sorted by distance from the Pen-y-Pass Car Park
Name: Llyn Gwynant Campsite
Distance: 3.8 miles
Website: http://gwynant.com/
Name: Camping In Llanberis Campsite
Distance: 6.1 miles
Website: https://www.campinginllanberis.com/
Name: Beddgelert Campsite
Distance: 9.5 miles
Website: https://www.beddgelertcampsite.co.uk/
Name: Snowdonia Parc Campsite
Distance: 11.9 miles
Website: http://www.snowdonia-park.co.uk/
Name: Ty’n Yr Onnen Farm LLP
Distance: 12.2 miles
Website: https://www.tyn-yr-onnen.co.uk/Camping-Caravans
Name: Bryn Gloch Caravan and Camping Park
Distance: 12.9 miles
Website: http://www.northwalescamping.co.uk/
Name: Snowdon Base Camp
Distance: 13.0 miles
Website: http://snowdoninn.co.uk/accommodation/campsite/
Hostels
Hostels are dormitories, usually with bunkbeds and shared facilities. They are sociable, cheap and often accommodation large parties.
Sorted by distance from the Pen-y-Pass Car Park
Name: YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass
Distance: 0.1 miles
Website: https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-snowdon-pen-y-pass
Name: YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant
Distance: 4.3 miles
Website: https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-snowdon-bryn-gwynant
Name: The Heights
Distance: 5.9 miles
Website: http://castell-caernarfon.co.uk/heights-bunkhouse.html
Name: YHA Snowdon Llanberis
Distance: 6.0 miles
Website: https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-snowdon-llanberis
Name: Crashpad Lodges
Distance: 7.5 miles
Website: http://crashpadlodges.com/
Name: Lodge Dinorwig
Distance: 9.5 miles
Website: http://www.lodge-dinorwig.co.uk/hostel/
Name: Scout Adventures Yr Hafod
Distance: 10.8 miles
Website: https://yr-hafod.org.uk/wp/accommodation/
Name: YHA Snowdon Ranger
Distance: 13.5 miles
Website: https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-snowdon-ranger
Recommended Pages for the National Three Peaks Challenge
- Required equipment and kit
- Frequently asked questions
- Walk-through guide of climbing Ben Nevis
- Walk-through guide of climbing Scafell Pike
- Walk-through guide of climbing Snowdon
- Submit your challenge to the Think Adventure website
- Accommodation for Ben Nevis
- Accommodation for Scafell Pike
- Accommodation for Snowdon
