Caernarfon · Wales
Ty Glyndwr
Bed bug reports
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Guest report Booking.com
This hostel is the central part of Caernarfon, so it is close to the castle, to all the restaurants, to Menai Strait, etc. Su is a great host and when I found bed bugs, she took a really great care of me - she picked me up in the middle of the night and took me to her other location in Bangor, she washed all of my clothes and steamed all of my other stuff. Shared kitchen was quite filthy. I couldn't find any clean dishes. They were washed, but there was some weird film on them. Also there wasn't much space to wash it properly, so that was probably the reason. Also tables weren't clean and the floor was sticky. Rooms looked quite clean, but at the same time it felt unclean. But than I unfortunately found bed bugs in my bed. So that was probably that unclen feeling.
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Guest report Google Maps
My colleagues and I booked to spend a night on the 26th August 2023. We were a group of 12. 7 of us shared a room of 8 and were bitten by bedbugs. It was a terrible experience. None of us have ever seen a bedbug before. We called the owner at around 4am when we realised we were all experiencing something biting and we were itchy. They were on our bedsheets, clothes and ceiling. I feel traumatised and itchy all over thinking about it.
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Guest report Booking.com
Location Bed bugs infestation, poor hygiene the bed rooms,duvet cover and pillows smells terrible the toilets and shower are not clean. The whole place needs cleaning and updating.
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Guest report Booking.com
Staying inside castle walls was special. Good to have breakfast provided. A bit grubby. Some beds had bed bugs.
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Guest report Booking.com
Cheaper than other options in the area. Location. Pretty sure this place had BEDBUGS - didn't notice when staying but since being home I'm COVERED in red itchy bites - bed bug bites can takes days up to 2 weeks before showing. Im almost certain I got bit during my stay here and only now are the bites showing up. Not only this but it wasn't that clean, ran out of toilet roll often, blocked sinks, the shower on my floor smelt vile so I had to use one on a different floor. Breakfast was basic cereal and toast self service. No plug sockets in or near beds so habe tk charge the other end of the room and either be awake whilst it charges or risk it being stolen.
Vibe Analysis
The basement bar is the standout: a cozy local hangout with live music, open mic nights, cocktails, well-kept beers, and Thai food from Su's cafe. It gives Ty Glyndwr more community pulse than a plain bunkhouse. The location is dead central in Caernarfon, inside the old town walls and close to the castle, waterfront, bus stops, pubs, restaurants, grocery stores, Iceland, and Asda. It can work as a practical base for Snowdonia by bus, hiking days, and wandering around town without much planning. Su and the team give the place a warm, personal feel, with a helpful, welcoming style that fits the small-house setup. Rooms are generally clean and simple, with comfortable beds; newer dorm setup can include individual lights and charging points. Breakfast is usually continental and can be generous enough before a walking day. The family room can be a strong pick, with a spacious loft layout, a separate sitting area, and useful extras like a fridge, tea, coffee, or a small ensuite depending on the room.
Signals to check
- Noise can be an issue, especially from the basement music, Saturday-night town traffic, doors, and late arrivals.
- Dorms and attic rooms can feel hot, cramped, or poorly ventilated.
- Bathrooms and showers are basic; push-button showers may have no temperature control, and water pressure can be weak on upper floors.
- There is no proper self-catering kitchen or public fridge setup, and parking is not designated.
- Locks, latches, lockers, bag storage, and room security may be uneven.