Home/Where to stay/Caernarfon/4-star hotels
4-star hotels in Caernarfon
A shortlist of 4-star hotels in Caernarfon, drawn from the 169 4-star places listed on this site for the town. It is for travellers who want a rated, verified room in or around Caernarfon, whether for a short break, a family stay or a Snowdonia walking base.
Staying in Caernarfon
Caernarfon is a walled Welsh town on the north Wales coast, known for its castle and its position at the edge of Snowdonia. This site lists 383 places to stay in the town, with an average guest score of 4.5 out of 5 and 169 4-star properties among them. The picks below are 4-star hotels and cottages in Caernarfon and its surrounding villages.
The addresses show how the list splits. Black Boy Inn, Ty Castell, Ty Dre Town House, Caer Menai and Ty Glyndwr sit on Caernarfon's own streets: Northgate Street, High Street, Church Street and Castle Street. Meifod Country House Hotel and Dinas Farm are at Bontnewydd, close to the centre. Further out, Craflwyn Hall, The Saracens Head Hotel and 4 Adwy'r Nant are in Beddgelert, Arlyn Padarn Lake Viewpoint is at Brynrefail, Buarth Wern at Waunfawr, Cae Berllan Cottages at Llandwrog, Pen Llyn Quarryman's Cottage at Trefor and YHA Snowdon Pen Y Pass Hostel at Pen Y Pass. Couples and business visitors will find the town-centre addresses easiest; families and walkers are better served by the cottages and country houses with gardens and parking.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Black Boy Inn
Northgate Street, Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Parking
- Kitchen
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereA 4-star inn on Northgate Street, 4.1 km from the centre, with 804 reviews and a 4.5 guest rating. The restaurant and bar make it easy to eat on site, and free wifi, parking and bike rental suit guests who want to explore Caernarfon and the surrounding area without a car of their own. Non smoking rooms and a garden add comfort. Good for couples and walkers who value a lively base with dining under the same roof.
See Black Boy InnTy Castell
18 High Street Caernarfon Ll55 1Rn, Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay here4-star guest accommodation on High Street, 4.1 km from the centre, rated 4.7 from 74 reviews. Its own restaurant and bar mean meals are covered on the doorstep, and free wifi, parking and non smoking rooms keep the stay simple. A safe and a TV in the room cover the essentials. Suits couples and small groups wanting a highly rated, central address within reach of Caernarfon's sights.
See Ty CastellCraflwyn Hall
Beddgelert, Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star hall in Beddgelert, 14.5 km from Caernarfon, with 38 reviews and a 4.6 guest rating. Breakfast is served and the bar is on site, so guests can start the day and unwind without leaving. Free wifi and free car parking make it practical for drivers exploring Snowdonia. Best for couples and small parties who want a quiet rural base rather than a town-centre hotel.
See Craflwyn HallMeifod Country House Hotel
Bontnewydd Gwyneddll55 2Ty Caernarfonnorth Wales, Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThis 4-star country house in Bontnewydd stands 1.8 km from the centre, with 138 reviews and a 4.3 guest rating. A garden and terrace give guests space to sit outdoors, and the lounge, bar and special diets cover dining and relaxing indoors. Free wifi and free car parking are included. Fireplaces and bathrobes add a comfortable touch. Suits couples and families wanting a quieter stay close to Caernarfon.
See Meifod Country House HotelArlyn Padarn Lake Viewpoint in Snowdonia
Arlyn Brynrefail, Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 4-star lake-viewpoint property in Brynrefail, 7.1 km from the centre, rated 4.2 from 625 reviews. The kitchen and laundry service make longer stays easy, while the garden, terrace and jacuzzi provide places to relax after days in Snowdonia. Free wifi, free car parking and a fireplace add comfort, and pets are allowed. Suits families and groups who want self-catering space with the mountains on the doorstep.
See Arlyn Padarn Lake Viewpoint in SnowdoniaThe Saracens Head Hotel
Caernarfon Road ; Beddgelert, Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereA 4-star hotel on Caernarfon Road in Beddgelert, 14.2 km from the centre, with 855 reviews and a 4.1 guest rating. The bar and lounge give guests somewhere to eat and relax on site, and the games room adds entertainment. Free wifi and free car parking are provided, and pets are allowed. Suits couples, families and groups touring Snowdonia who want a well-reviewed base with food and drink in the building.
See The Saracens Head HotelBuarth Wern
Tyn Yr Onnen Farm Waunfawr, Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereA 4-star farm property at Waunfawr, 3.7 km from the centre, with 1 review and a 5.0 guest rating. The kitchen, laundry service and dishwasher make self-catering straightforward, and the garden, patio and terrace open onto the surrounding countryside. Free wifi and free car parking are included, and pets are allowed. With playground and picnic area on site, it suits families and groups who want space and outdoor access.
See Buarth WernTy Dre Town House
24 26 High Street Caernarfon, Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star town house on High Street, 4.1 km from the centre. The garden and terrace give guests outdoor space, bicycle hire opens up the area and car parking is available. Luggage room and multilingual staff help arrivals and departures, and wheelchair access is provided. Suits travellers who want a town address with practical extras rather than full hotel services.
See Ty Dre Town HouseYHA Snowdon Pen Y Pass Hostel
Pen Y Pass Nantgwynant, Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Pool and spa
- Pool bar
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA 4-star hostel at Pen Y Pass, 15.4 km from the centre. Its restaurant and bar serve meals and drinks on site, and the kitchen, lounge and games room give guests communal space. Special diets and family rooms are available, and wifi is free. Set in the mountains, it suits walkers and families who want a practical base for exploring Snowdonia.
See YHA Snowdon Pen Y Pass HostelPen Llyn Quarryman's Cottage
18 Lime Street Trefor Caernarfon Llyn Peninsula Gwynedd North Wales, Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 4-star cottage on Lime Street in Trefor, 17.6 km from the centre. The kitchen and laundry service support self-catering stays, while the fireplace, garden and games room add comfort indoors and out. Free wifi and free car parking are included, and the coast is nearby for beach and water activities. Suits families and groups who want a quiet cottage base on the Llyn Peninsula.
See Pen Llyn Quarryman's CottageCae Berllan Cottages
Cae Berllan Tyn Lon Llandwrog Gwynedd, Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThese 4-star cottages at Llandwrog sit 3.9 km from the centre. The kitchen, laundry service and dishwasher make self-catering easy, and the garden and patio give outdoor space, with a playground on site. Free wifi and free car parking are provided, and pets are allowed. Wheelchair access and cots are available. Suits families and groups who want room to spread out near Caernarfon.
See Cae Berllan CottagesDinas Farm
Dinas Bontnewydd, Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Why stay hereA 4-star farm property at Bontnewydd, 2.0 km from the centre. Televisions are provided in the accommodation. Close to Caernarfon, it suits travellers who want a simple rural base within easy reach of the town.
See Dinas FarmCaer Menai
15 Church Street, Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Lounge
Why stay hereA 4-star guest house on Church Street, 4.2 km from the centre. Breakfast is served in the room, and the lounge gives guests somewhere to relax. Free wifi and free car parking are included, and the sea is nearby. Special diets are catered for. Suits couples and solo travellers who want a comfortable, well-kept base close to the water and the town.
See Caer MenaiTy Glyndwr Bunkhouse Bar and cafe
1 Castle Street Caernarfon, Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star bunkhouse, bar and cafe on Castle Street, 4.1 km from the centre. The bar and cafe mean food and drink are available on site, and free wifi, free car parking and luggage storage keep the stay practical. Suits walkers, cyclists and groups who want a casual, central base in Caernarfon.
See Ty Glyndwr Bunkhouse Bar and cafe4 Adwy'r Nant
4 Adwy'r Nant Beddgelert, Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star property at 4 Adwy'r Nant in Beddgelert, 14.5 km from Caernarfon. The garden gives guests outdoor space, and free wifi and free car parking are included in a non smoking setting. Set in the Snowdonia village, it suits couples or small groups who want a quiet rural base with the mountains close by.
See 4 Adwy'r Nant
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Boy Inn | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 4.1 km |
| Ty Castell | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 4.1 km |
| Craflwyn Hall | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 14.5 km |
| Meifod Country House Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 1.8 km |
| Arlyn Padarn Lake Viewpoint in Snowdonia | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 7.1 km |
| The Saracens Head Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 14.2 km |
| Buarth Wern | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 3.7 km |
| Ty Dre Town House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 4.1 km |
| YHA Snowdon Pen Y Pass Hostel | ★★★★ | – | – | – | 15.4 km |
| Pen Llyn Quarryman's Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 17.6 km |
| Cae Berllan Cottages | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 3.9 km |
| Dinas Farm | ★★★★ | – | – | – | 2.0 km |
| Caer Menai | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 4.2 km |
| Ty Glyndwr Bunkhouse Bar and cafe | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 4.1 km |
| 4 Adwy'r Nant | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 14.5 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For town-centre stays
Five of the picks stand on Caernarfon's own streets: Black Boy Inn on Northgate Street, Ty Castell and Ty Dre Town House on High Street, Caer Menai on Church Street and Ty Glyndwr Bunkhouse Bar and cafe on Castle Street. All come with free wifi, and Black Boy Inn, Ty Castell, Caer Menai and Ty Glyndwr add parking.
Black Boy Inn · Ty Castell · Ty Dre Town House · Caer Menai · Ty Glyndwr Bunkhouse Bar and cafe
For country house comfort
Meifod Country House Hotel at Bontnewydd pairs a 4.3 score and 138 reviews with a garden, lounge and terrace. Craflwyn Hall and The Saracens Head Hotel, both at Beddgelert, add parking; The Saracens Head Hotel also allows pets and has a games room after 855 reviews.
Meifod Country House Hotel · Craflwyn Hall · The Saracens Head Hotel
For families and groups
Cae Berllan Cottages at Llandwrog offers a playground, kitchens and cots, and takes pets. Buarth Wern at Waunfawr has a playground and picnic area, YHA Snowdon Pen Y Pass Hostel has family rooms, and Pen Llyn Quarryman's Cottage at Trefor has family rooms and a games room.
Cae Berllan Cottages · Buarth Wern · YHA Snowdon Pen Y Pass Hostel · Pen Llyn Quarryman's Cottage
For the highest guest scores
Buarth Wern holds a perfect 5.0 from 1 review, Ty Castell 4.7 from 74 reviews, Craflwyn Hall 4.6 from 38 and Black Boy Inn 4.5 from 804 reviews. Those wanting a broader evidence base will lean towards Black Boy Inn; Ty Castell and Craflwyn Hall suit shorter, quieter stays.
Where to stay in Caernarfon
Beddgelert
Beddgelert sits in Snowdonia, inland from Caernarfon, and holds three of the picks: Craflwyn Hall, The Saracens Head Hotel on Caernarfon Road and 4 Adwy'r Nant. All three are around 14.2 to 14.5 km from the centre, with parking and free wifi, so they suit travellers whose days are spent on the mountain roads rather than in the town.
Our picks here: Craflwyn Hall · The Saracens Head Hotel · 4 Adwy'r Nant
Bontnewydd
Bontnewydd is the closest of the outlying villages here, holding Meifod Country House Hotel and Dinas Farm at 1.8 and 2.0 km from the centre. Meifod Country House Hotel has a garden, terrace and picnic area and 138 reviews; Dinas Farm is the plainest listing, with a TV and no other facilities recorded.
Our picks here: Meifod Country House Hotel · Dinas Farm
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to Caernarfon centre?
Meifod Country House Hotel, at 1.8 km, and Dinas Farm, at 2.0 km, are the nearest. Buarth Wern is 3.7 km away, Cae Berllan Cottages 3.9 km, and the town-centre addresses such as Black Boy Inn, Ty Castell and Ty Glyndwr Bunkhouse Bar and cafe are 4.1 km from the centre.
Which hotels here have parking?
Black Boy Inn, Ty Castell, Craflwyn Hall, Meifod Country House Hotel, Arlyn Padarn Lake Viewpoint, The Saracens Head Hotel, Buarth Wern, Pen Llyn Quarryman's Cottage, Cae Berllan Cottages, Caer Menai, Ty Glyndwr Bunkhouse Bar and cafe and 4 Adwy'r Nant all list parking; several specify free car parking.
Do any of these hotels allow pets?
Yes. Arlyn Padarn Lake Viewpoint in Brynrefail, The Saracens Head Hotel at Beddgelert and Cae Berllan Cottages at Llandwrog all accept pets. No other hotel in this shortlist records pets as a facility, so ask directly if you need to bring an animal elsewhere.
Which hotels suit families?
Cae Berllan Cottages has a playground, cot, kitchen and dishwasher, and Buarth Wern has a playground and picnic area. YHA Snowdon Pen Y Pass Hostel and Pen Llyn Quarryman's Cottage list family rooms. Black Boy Inn also has a playground, a kitchenette and a sofa bed among its facilities.
Which hotel has the best guest rating?
Buarth Wern scores 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, Ty Castell 4.7 from 74 reviews, Craflwyn Hall 4.6 from 38 and Black Boy Inn 4.5 from 804. Ty Castell and Black Boy Inn therefore combine the highest scores with the largest numbers of reviews.
What can I expect from the 4-star hotels in Caernarfon?
The listings range from town-centre inns such as Black Boy Inn, with a restaurant, bar and 24-hour security, to country houses such as Meifod Country House Hotel with a lounge and garden, and self-catering cottages with kitchens. Guest scores run from 4.1 at The Saracens Head Hotel to 5.0 at Buarth Wern.
Are there hotels with a restaurant or bar nearby?
Black Boy Inn, Ty Castell, Craflwyn Hall, Meifod Country House Hotel, The Saracens Head Hotel, Buarth Wern, YHA Snowdon Pen Y Pass Hostel, Cae Berllan Cottages and Ty Glyndwr Bunkhouse Bar and cafe all list bars or restaurants. Craflwyn Hall adds breakfast, and Ty Castell and Black Boy Inn have restaurants on site.