Caernarfon, North Wales

Sleep in the heart of
Welsh history

A 200-year-old townhouse hostel sheltered by Caernarfon's medieval walls, 30 metres from the Menai Straits.

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200+ Year Old Building
30m From Menai Straits
5 Floors of Character
24/7 Open Year Round
Caernarfon Castle
Open
All Year No Curfew

About Us

North Wales's Premier Independent Hostel

Totters Independent Hostel sits in the heart of historic Caernarfon, sheltered by the town's ancient castle walls. We're just 30 metres from the Menai Straits — and the sunsets are extraordinary.

The hostel is a fully heated five-storey townhouse with all the comforts of home. Our breakfast and kitchen area in the basement dates back 600 years — a favourite spot for guests to gather after a day in the mountains.

Continental breakfast and all bedding are included in your stay. We're easy-going and flexible — exactly how a great hostel should be.

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Flexible Rooms

2, 4 & 6-bed dorms, family room, or double en-suite attic room

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Breakfast Included

Continental breakfast & all bedding in the overnight rate

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Common Room

TV, games, book exchange & secure left luggage

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Great Transport

Excellent public transport into Snowdonia National Park

Accommodation

Find Your Perfect Room

Dorm Room
Dormitory

Shared Dorms

Choice of 2, 4 or 6-bed rooms that can be arranged as mixed or single-sex. Great for meeting fellow travellers.

Family Room
Private

Family Room

A private room perfect for families or small groups wanting their own space while still enjoying the hostel community.

En-suite Attic
En-suite

Double Attic Room

Our top-floor double room with en-suite facilities. A cosy retreat with views across Caernarfon's rooftops.

See & Do

The Perfect Base for North Wales

Caernarfon is a vibrant historic town with a huge selection of pubs and restaurants — and the ideal gateway to Snowdonia National Park.

  • Caernarfon Castle — a UNESCO World Heritage Site on your doorstep
  • Snowdon Mountain Railway & Snowdonia National Park
  • Menai Bridge & the beautiful Anglesey coastline
  • Conway Castle, just a short trip along the coast
  • Llanddwyn Island — one of Wales's most romantic spots
  • Llanfairpwll — home to the longest place name in Europe

Private Rental

The Townhouse

Want the hostel's central location with total privacy? Our private townhouse, directly across from the hostel, is the perfect alternative for small groups who want the complete privacy of their own home.

Fully self-contained with a comfortable living room, fully equipped kitchen and all the charm of a Caernarfon period property.

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Townhouse Living Room

Guest Reviews

What Travellers Say

★★★★★

Absolutely brilliant hostel. The location is unbeatable — right next to the castle walls and a short walk from everything. The staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful.

— TripAdvisor Traveller
★★★★★

The basement breakfast room is incredible — 600 years old and full of atmosphere. Best hostel I've stayed in across Wales. I'll definitely be returning for another Snowdonia trip.

— Booking.com Guest
★★★★★

Such a characterful place to stay. The building has so much history and the owners really care. The sunset views across the Menai Straits were absolutely stunning.

— TripAdvisor Traveller

Read all our reviews on TripAdvisor & Booking.com

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