10 Places To Rest Your Head After Castle Exploring In Caernarfon, Wales

where to stay in caernarfon uk
Katie
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Caernarfon is a royal port town in Gywnedd, Wales, UK. Located at the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, it is the ideal location to explore this idyllic mountain range or follow the flow of the river and explore the port areas. The castle stands proud on the riverbank, watching the people go about their day to day lives whilst the cobbled backstreets mix with unique traditional townhouses, making Caernarfon a place where you really can step back in time. The question is; which place should you choose to stay in? Our top ten accommodations will be sure to leave you well rested for the next day ahead.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 10, 2026.

1. Celtic Royal Hotel (from USD 154)

A luxurious spa and hotel. Everything you could need is on site in this modern large-scale hotel; want an early morning swim? Yep, they have an indoor heated swimming pool onsite. Want to work-off that desert from last night? Yep, a fully kitted-out gym is waiting for you. Just want to relax? Sure, why not check-out their sauna, hot tub and spa area. After all of that be sure to stop by their restaurant for some contemporary Mediterranean cuisine. Rooms offer a glance into regalia history as it is said that Queen Victoria used to frequently visit the hotel. Prices include breakfast.

Celtic Royal Hotel & Spa

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Tactile

Address: Bangor Street

467 meters (0.3 ft) from Caernarfon Castle

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna

2. Tegfan Guesthouse (from USD 99)

Located in the heart of Caernarfon’s medieval town this happy and friendly guesthouse is a fantastic place to stay. Being right near the castle you’ll feel like royalty for the day! If you want a homely place to rest your head after exploring the Snowdonian Mountains or walking the historic streets of Caernarfon, you won’t be disappointed here. The best thing? You’ll wake up to a fantastic breakfast which is included in the room price.

Tegfan Guesthouse

Address: 4 Church Street

200 meters (0.2 ft) from Caernarfon Castle

3. Totters Hostel (from USD 84)

Particularly popular with couples, this option is also just 200 meters (656 feet) from Caernarfon Castle. The hostel itself is over 200 years old and is spread across a five floored townhouse. The breakfast area of this hostel is over 600 years old and is a great place to meet friends and relax during the day. We love this place because of their flexibility and willingness to accommodate. Dorm rooms can be split into single sex or mixed dorms, the common room is welcoming and there is no curfew. The townhouse (across the road) offers the same amenities but with added privacy.

Totters Hostel

9.4 User Rating Wifi Available

Address: Plas Porth Yr Aur, 2 High Street

169 meters (0.2 ft) from Caernarfon Castle

Parking Golf course (within 3 km) Non-smoking rooms Family rooms Internet services Heating Luggage storage WiFi Available

4. Charming Two Bed House (from USD 131)

Modern and spacious two bed house in the centre of Caernarfon. The property has a cosy separate lounge with leather chairs and free WiFi throughout. The small back garden is perfect for eating breakfast or enjoying a glass of wine in the evening. Over the weekends (Friday - Sunday) there is a two-night minimum stay.

Caernarfon, Wales, United Kingdom

637 meters (0.4 ft) from Caernarfon Castle
171 reviews   Wifi Available
Entire townhouse 2 Beds 4 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Host:
the hosts are super nice and helpful
sian was a very helpful host
friendly and helpful hosts and a fantastic area to explore
sian was a great host thank you
we can recommand this airbnb very kind people
Location:
great central location easy walk to the town centre and castle
lovely location and a great few days
great location for city centre which is a five minute walk
ideally located for a short walk to all caernarfon has to offer
charming location close to the center of caernarfon
Cleanliness:
incredibly clean and comfortable
spotlessly clean & well appointed
clean and spacious house
lovely clean well maintained home
impeccably clean and up to date
Amenities & Room:
the house was very well kept and even some tea/coffee and breakfast were provided to us
lovely comfortable beds and a 1st class easy to use heating system if needed
they also provided cereals and welsh cakes for breakfast which was quite a thoughtful gesture
the house has been recently renovated to a high standard and is very comfortable and well equipped
good equipped kitchen nice beds and functional badroom
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5. Bright Townhouse (from USD 209)

This beautiful Grade II listed building is just a stone’s throw away from local amenities in Caernarfon. It has been decorated in neutral calming colors with a hint of vintage design, most definitely pleasing to the eye as you wake up. What makes this townhouse more pleasing to the eye are the views out across over Caernarfon. We particularly love the attic bedroom! There is a two night minimum stay in this location.

Caernarfon, United Kingdom

268 meters (0.2 ft) from Caernarfon Castle
381 reviews   Airbnb superhost icon Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE CONDO 2 Beds 4 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Host:
the host is also very nice
kathryn is an amazing host
lovely host easy and lovely stay
kathryn is a lovely host
kathryn is a brilliant host
Location:
the location is excellent
amazing location a stones throw from the castle
perfect location very nice stay
great location just of the town square and ideal base camp for snowdonia
fabulous location in the heart of caernarfon
Cleanliness:
spotlessly clean and very comfortable
very clean and nice place
very clean and spacious accomodation
everything was as advertised and very clean
it was beautiful presented sparkling clean and extremely well equipped
Amenities & Room:
strong wifi throughout and really comfy beds
wi-fi would have been helpful but we managed fine without it
nice place excellent location and amenities (aside from lack of wifi)
welsh cookies fresh flowers on the table and milk und fresh rolls- a perfect welcome
fab apartment lots of space very comfortable and really stylish (not like your average holiday rental )
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6. Anglesey Arms (from USD 79)

A traditional tavern located in an 18th-Century Customs House, with 16 bedrooms. This is a unique accommodation option for anyone wanting something special, especially perfect for couples! With its great location; just over the bridge into Anglesey, there’s also a bar onsite offering a range of craft ales, so you’ll soon feel right at home. Bedrooms are spacious with a ‘countryside’ feel in terms of decoration; expect white washed ornate cabinets and elegant seating areas.

Anglesey Arms

Address: Harbour Front

114 meters (373.8 ft) from Caernarfon Castle

Darts Kid meals Breakfast takeaway containers Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas Evening entertainment Live music/performance Non-smoking rooms

7. Contemporary Two Bed House (from USD 137)

This quiet house in the residential side of Caernarfon is a relaxing spot for a holiday away. There are two bedrooms and a seperate lounge dining area offering plenty of space for people to relax and unwind after a busy day exploring. French windows lead out from the house into a quaint back garden, with tables and chairs so that you can enjoy dinner whilst watching the sunset over Caernarfon. There is a two night minimum for bookings which include a weekend day.

Caernarfon, Cymru, United Kingdom

655 meters (0.5 ft) from Caernarfon Castle
153 reviews   Wifi Available
Entire townhouse 2 Beds 4 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Host:
great spot and great hosts
very helpful owners willing to go the extra mile to make sure you have a decent stay
excellent hosts - very accomodating and helpful diolch
sian and haydn were very considerate hosts who have created a lovely home for guests to enjoy
the location is fantastic and the recommendations/advice really made us feel at home best host/ess
Location:
location is brilliant
central and very close to main attractions
easy to walk to and from the bus station
the location is great; a quick walk to the city center and castle
great location 5-10 mins walk from town centre
Cleanliness:
everything spotless and comfortable
very clean and convenient house
a lovely spotlessly clean house
very clean stylish and comfortable
clean comfortable upgraded house
Amenities & Room:
it is pristine with modern amenities completely comfortable beds and everything we needed
lovely comfortable home with a modern interior and well furnished
breakfast and welsh cakes a lovely extra
the beds were comfortable and the bedding warm enough for a chilly early september night
smart tv with access to netflix plex iplayer etc was lovely to have
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8. Three story house (from USD 66)

Expect a friendly welcome from the lovely owners of this three story house, which is just a one minute walk away from the historic centre of Caernarfon. There are two main bedrooms; one is a double whilst the other is a twin room. There is an extra ‘box’ room available if you need more space; the owners are very accommodating. There is a two nights minimum stay.

Caernarfon, Wales, United Kingdom

611 meters (0.4 ft) from Caernarfon Castle
89 reviews   Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 3 Beds 4 Guests 4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Host:
lowri made us feel at home and was the perfect host
lowri was a lovely host
hosts were very friendly and offered good recommendations
would certainly recommend this home and the lovely hosts that are great at responding to queries
host was out of town but she made sure we were set up perfectly
Location:
great location for getting about
the location is fabulous too
great house in a good location close to snowdonia
good location with a short walk to town and the castle
location is fab very central and the house has so much character
Cleanliness:
warm clean and very spacious
well equipped and clean house
beautiful huge family home very clean and full of personality
house spacious and clean
the house is really big has everything you need is really clean and very homely
Amenities & Room:
wifi worked great
fabulous power shower and jacuzzi bath and everything you need to cater for yourselves
we felt really comfortable and there was lots of space
it was nice having two bathrooms
beds were comfortable
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9. Black Boy Inn

Built in 1522 this wood beamed inn located in the idyllic Snowdonia region delivers on comfort. Offering both single and double fourposter bedded rooms, with roaring open fires, good homely food and all of your amenities on your doorstep, this inn is a must. Each bedroom is furnished using traditional, beautifully ornate wooden structures, handmade using local traditional materials.

Tip from Content Creator

Dinorwic Quarry

Black Boy Inn is about a 25-minute drive from Dinorwic Quarry, which provides panoramic views of Snowdonia from above the town of Llanberis. It's perfect for hiking up the circular walk up to Dinorwic and then back down the Llanberis Pass. It will be about 5 km in total.

Caernarfon, GB
2 Guests 0 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

10. Ty Dre Town House (from USD 123)

Set in an Edwardian building this stylish accommodation is just a few short minutes walk from the centre of Caernarfon. One of the most popular accommodation options available, we recommend that you book early. The rooms are bright, airy and spacious with plenty of room to relax in. The attention to detail is one of the reasons that we love Ty Dre Town House, from the matching bedspreads to the artwork and cushions, you’ll feel well looked after staying here.

Ty Dre Town House

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 24 High Street

178 meters (0.2 ft) from Caernarfon Castle

Parking Golf course (within 3 km) Non-smoking rooms Fishing Facilities for disabled guests Internet services Express check-in/check-out Children's playground

Yaaaawwwnnn....

We know, we know, all of these lodgings look so great it has made us a bit sleepy too. Whether you stay for just one night or one week, we hope that our above recommendations mean that you have a fantastic stay whilst in Caernarfon. Remember to pack a good pair of walking shoes for the daytime and a great book for the evening. Have fun!

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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