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Porth yr aur

Hostel in Caernarfon

HostelLively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Great location — 5 attractions within walking distance

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About

Set in Caernarfon, Porth yr aur is a hostel. It sits close to Pablo and Oriel Pendeitsh, about 0.4 km from Caernarfon, about 2.3 km from Traeth Gwyllt. The area has 28 places to eat, 3 supermarkets and 2 public-transport stops within a short walk. The most comfortable time to visit Caernarfon is generally May to July.

Best for

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

  • Pablo0.3 km
  • Oriel Pendeitsh0.4 km
  • Castell Caernarfon0.4 km
  • Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum0.5 km
  • Segontium Visitor Centre0.6 km
  • Traeth Gwyllt2.3 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 28 places to eat🛒 3 supermarkets💊 1 pharmacy or clinic🚌 2 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Cae Mawr Tyddyn Hen — 3.1 km
Nearest station
Caernarfon — 0.4 km
Nearest beach
Traeth Gwyllt — 2.3 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 18 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
GBP
Power
Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

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