Caernarfon travel guide

Caernarfon Tourism | Caernarfon Guide

You're Going to Love Caernarfon

With a population of 9.836, Caernarfon is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Caernarfon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Caernarfon

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Gunroom at Plas Dinas (Bontnewydd) and The Old Courthouse Caernarfon (Castle ditch) are great picks.

When to visit Caernarfon

Caernarfon in February
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Caernarfon in February
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Caernarfon

Plane

When flying to Caernarfon, you’ll arrive at Holyhead Anglesey (VLY), which is located 21 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Caernarfon is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 320 km from Caernarfon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Caernarfon, you’ll arrive at Holyhead Anglesey (VLY), which is located 21 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Caernarfon is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 320 km from Caernarfon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Caernarfon

Airlines serving Caernarfon

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Caernarfon

From 5-star hotels such as the Plas Dinas Country House to great affordable options like the Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $221 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $265 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Caernarfon

Most booked hotels in Caernarfon

Black Boy Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$191+
Yha Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$29+
Celtic Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$206+
Tegfan Guesthouse
1 star
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$86+
Anglesey Arms
1 star
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$101+

Hiring a car in Caernarfon

Expect to pay $2.84 per litre in Caernarfon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.98 and $45.30.

Expect to pay $2.84 per litre in Caernarfon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.98 and $45.30.