YHA York

Name: YHA York
Address: 42 Water End, Clifton, York, England, United Kingdom, York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Rating: 8.48

"Immaculate beds"

"Comfy beds"

"Great location"

"Rooms were clean and comfortable"

"Great shower"

"Staff were helpful and professional"

Amenities

Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Banquet Facilities
Garden
Billiards

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Property description

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. Additional features at this hostel include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and a vending machine.

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8.5

Very good

Based on 1,189 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

Couple

13%

Family

29%

Group

37%

Solo

16%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At YHA York, travelers highlight friendly, helpful staff, a walkable riverside location with free parking, and practical hostel facilities like kitchens and social spaces that offer strong value for money for short stays and family trips.

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Neil

Apr 5, 2026

Stayed 1 night

Ravichandra

Dec 29, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Excellent budget stay

Super

Dec 28, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, comfortable environment

Lucy

Dec 25, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, helpful and friendly staff

Judith

Dec 22, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Excellent friendly staff, and I had the best sleep I’ve had for ages!

42 Water End, Clifton, York, England, United Kingdom

Location

With a stay at YHA York - Hostel in York, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of York Minster and Shambles. This hostel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from York Racecourse and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Homestead Park.

Homestead Park(0.1 miles)

St Mary's Lodge(0.7 miles)

St. Olave's Church(0.7 miles)

Yorkshire Museum Gardens(0.7 miles)

St. Mary's Abbey(0.7 miles)

Hospitium(0.8 miles)

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 00:00

Before 10:00

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Optional extras

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FAQs

Free self-parking is available on-site.

Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 10.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children.

Check-in time is from 3:00 PM, and check-out time is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including designated smoking areas and step-free entrances.

The property is located within a 5-minute drive of York Minster and Shambles, approximately 2.7 miles from York Racecourse and 2.9 miles from the University of York.

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no charge for children under a certain age when staying with an adult.

The property does not specify the availability of extra beds or cribs, and any requests should be made in advance for confirmation.

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