YHA York
US$72
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$72
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at YHA York average US$54 in the cheapest month (January) and US$104 in the most expensive month (May), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$54 |
| February | US$60 |
| March | US$59 |
| April | US$81 |
| May | US$104 |
| June | US$96 |
| July | US$97 |
| August | US$92 |
| September | US$72 |
| October | US$76 |
| November | US$78 |
| December | US$83 |
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Most expensive: May (~US$104)
Cheapest: January (~US$54)
About this property
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.
Amenities
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.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. This hostel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 45 guestrooms. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Location
With a stay at YHA York - Hostel in York, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of York Minster and York City Walls. This hostel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Shambles and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Homestead Park.
What's nearby
Homestead Park(0.1 Miles)
Bootham Crescent Stadium(0.6 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)
York Observatory(0.8 Miles)
Yorkshire Museum(0.8 Miles)
York Art Gallery(0.9 Miles)
Bootham Bar(0.9 Miles)
York Central Library(0.9 Miles)
King's Manor(1 Miles)
York Mansion House(1 Miles)
St. Helen's Square(1 Miles)
The preferred airport for YHA York - Hostel is Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)(29.5 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Banquet facilities
Garden
Billiards
Location
42 Water End, Clifton, York, England, United Kingdom
Homestead Park (0.1 Miles)
Bootham Crescent Stadium (0.6 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)
Guest reviews
8.5
Fabulous
Based on 1,189 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
4%
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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What guests think
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.
Rooms and shared areas are frequently described as clean, though a few guests reported lapses such as dirty bathrooms or stained bedding. Accommodation is basic and functional, with bunk setups, small bathrooms, and occasional noise from corridors, doors, or extractor fans; some beds feel hard, and a few in-room lights or sockets did not work. Breakfast and on-site meals are generally enjoyed and good value, but vegan choices can be limited and food was unavailable one evening for a reviewer. Expect a budget-friendly, hostel-style base that's convenient for exploring York.
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Facilities
Guests appreciate practical hostel facilities including self-catering kitchens, large social areas with indoor and outdoor seating, and free on-site parking. Several also note 24/7 check-in and pleasant parkland next door.
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10
Karen
21 Feb 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Good location-short journey from city centre. Well equipped room-ensuite family with 2 sets of bunkbeds, seperate toilet and seperate shower room ensuite with sink in room and two mirrors. Beds have power supply and lamp for each bed. Additional two twin plug sockets near radiator. Mattress a little hard for my liking but ok. Clean bedding, beds made up-bring your own towel/s. The range of food on offer throughout the day looked great but due to allergies/intolerance didn't try anything from the menu. Polite and helpful staff. Clean communal areas with lots of games available for families or friends to use whilst onsite. Beautiful well kept grounds although persistent rain and wind meant I only looked at it through the windows. Hope to revisit later in the year. Recommend as great value for money.
Good location-short journey from city centre. Well equipped room-ensuite family with 2 sets of bunkbeds, seperate toilet and seperate shower room ensuite with sink in room and two mirrors. Beds have power supply and lamp for each bed. Additional two twin plug sockets near radiator. Mattress a little hard for my liking but ok. Clean bedding, beds made up-bring your own towel/s. The range of food on offer throughout the day looked great but due to allergies/intolerance didn't try anything from the menu. Polite and helpful staff. Clean communal areas with lots of games available for families or friends to use whilst onsite. Beautiful well kept grounds although persistent rain and wind meant I only looked at it through the windows. Hope to revisit later in the year. Recommend as great value for money.
10
On Ki
2 Dec 2022
·
Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff, 24 hours check in, great small and well equipped kitchen, good location.
Friendly staff, 24 hours check in, great small and well equipped kitchen, good location.
10
Lesley
9 Sept 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
Clean rooms and facilities. Lovely staff. Good location.
Clean rooms and facilities. Lovely staff. Good location.
6
Amy
17 Sept 2023
·
Stayed 5 nights
PROS: Location is great, grounds well kept, there is food and drink served, decent sized kitchen area, laundry (1 washer/1 dryer- staff failed to put note on the dryer or tell guests that it was out of order:( so I had to pack wet clothes), lg. common area with tables inside and out, and the staff is nice, though most were maybe too young to provide good customer service. Cons: This is NOT a place to stay if you have physical disabilities- it is a warren of halls, stairs, and doors leading to more halls, stairs, and doors. There is no elevator or convenient exit/ entrance to get from the main building to the strictly accommodation building. I found desiccated ice cream running down the wall that had probably been there for a few weeks/ month. They did come and clean it promptly, however upon remaking my bed, I noticed the duvet cover on my blanket had blood on it. Not mine. More than likely a stain that did not wash out, but glaringly obvious for whoever "changed" it. I had noticed a hair on my bed on my 1st night, but I thought maybe it was just the cleaners. At this point though, I felt like maybe this room hadn't been cleaned. The manager apologized via email, and the cleaner put a new sheet on the bed, but when I told him about the blood he blamed the laundry service. Maybe so, however NO ONE came to take it away? Disappointed by lack of customer service. I was offered a beverage as a token, but it was as I was leaving. I would stay here again, but would do a clean chec
PROS: Location is great, grounds well kept, there is food and drink served, decent sized kitchen area, laundry (1 washer/1 dryer- staff failed to put note on the dryer or tell guests that it was out of order:( so I had to pack wet clothes), lg. common area with tables inside and out, and the staff is nice, though most were maybe too young to provide good customer service. Cons: This is NOT a place to stay if you have physical disabilities- it is a warren of halls, stairs, and doors leading to more halls, stairs, and doors. There is no elevator or convenient exit/ entrance to get from the main building to the strictly accommodation building. I found desiccated ice cream running down the wall that had probably been there for a few weeks/ month. They did come and clean it promptly, however upon remaking my bed, I noticed the duvet cover on my blanket had blood on it. Not mine. More than likely a stain that did not wash out, but glaringly obvious for whoever "changed" it. I had noticed a hair on my bed on my 1st night, but I thought maybe it was just the cleaners. At this point though, I felt like maybe this room hadn't been cleaned. The manager apologized via email, and the cleaner put a new sheet on the bed, but when I told him about the blood he blamed the laundry service. Maybe so, however NO ONE came to take it away? Disappointed by lack of customer service. I was offered a beverage as a token, but it was as I was leaving. I would stay here again, but would do a clean chec
8
Adrian
18 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
A very practical location for those happy with a safe/direct once mile walk to the city centre (or just round the corner for anyone attending cricket or rugby matches at York Sports Club, like we were). Free parking (enter reg details at reception to qualify) and the lovely adjacent park are extra bonuses. The staff are excellent and the food was very good, with exceptional value £1 meals for kids. The rooms are basic as you'd expect for a YHA and we had a bit of noise disturbance from a nearby family because the sound echoes down the corridors, but that was just pot luck of who else was also there that night. In the en suite rooms, it's worth taking off your shoes before using the sink, because it's unusually built into the run off of the shower basin, so that avoids treading dirty or damp footprints everywhere.
A very practical location for those happy with a safe/direct once mile walk to the city centre (or just round the corner for anyone attending cricket or rugby matches at York Sports Club, like we were). Free parking (enter reg details at reception to qualify) and the lovely adjacent park are extra bonuses. The staff are excellent and the food was very good, with exceptional value £1 meals for kids. The rooms are basic as you'd expect for a YHA and we had a bit of noise disturbance from a nearby family because the sound echoes down the corridors, but that was just pot luck of who else was also there that night. In the en suite rooms, it's worth taking off your shoes before using the sink, because it's unusually built into the run off of the shower basin, so that avoids treading dirty or damp footprints everywhere.
10
Nuala
1 Apr 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
Lovely, well-appointed hostel just a 20 min walk from York city centre along the river. Room was clean, quiet and comfortable and the hostel has great facilities. Located right next to a beautiful park. Great value for money, would return.
Lovely, well-appointed hostel just a 20 min walk from York city centre along the river. Room was clean, quiet and comfortable and the hostel has great facilities. Located right next to a beautiful park. Great value for money, would return.
10
Daniel
12 Feb 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Really nice place to stay. Clean comfy room, decent kitchen, very well maintained. No complaints apart from the pillows were a bit too hard. Will certainly use again. Almost perfect!
Really nice place to stay. Clean comfy room, decent kitchen, very well maintained. No complaints apart from the pillows were a bit too hard. Will certainly use again. Almost perfect!
8
Kelly
28 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Lovely location, plenty of free parking. Lots of outdoor seating as well as plenty of tables, chairs and sofas inside. This is a very old building, so the floors squeak and the beds move when people are walking around. Room HO1 has a very squeaky door, which has woken us all up every time someone needs to go out to the toilet. I did mention to staff a spot of WD40 would do it, but it wasn't sorted. The door locks are also electronically locked, meaning they have to be slammed to close, not ideal when everyone else is trying to sleep. The toilets and showers are outside of the room and very small, but I never had to wait. The kitchen is quite small for the number of guests and can get extremley busy on the evening. These are all factual comments, not critisisms, as it's more than sufficient for a hostel. I would book again, I think Windermere set the standard for me! 🙂
Lovely location, plenty of free parking. Lots of outdoor seating as well as plenty of tables, chairs and sofas inside. This is a very old building, so the floors squeak and the beds move when people are walking around. Room HO1 has a very squeaky door, which has woken us all up every time someone needs to go out to the toilet. I did mention to staff a spot of WD40 would do it, but it wasn't sorted. The door locks are also electronically locked, meaning they have to be slammed to close, not ideal when everyone else is trying to sleep. The toilets and showers are outside of the room and very small, but I never had to wait. The kitchen is quite small for the number of guests and can get extremley busy on the evening. These are all factual comments, not critisisms, as it's more than sufficient for a hostel. I would book again, I think Windermere set the standard for me! 🙂
10
Kiran
14 Feb 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Fantastic, 24/7 desk service. Charles on the reception was hilarious and brilliant!
Fantastic, 24/7 desk service. Charles on the reception was hilarious and brilliant!
8
Deborah
16 Dec 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
This is a well provisioned youth hostel with attentive staff.The location in York is excellent - it is a 20 minute walk alongside the river to the city centre. You can leave your car in the YHA car park. Noise from the heating system / extractor fans was an issue - it wasn't the quietest place. Also not cheap! Budget hotels can be cheaper than YHAs these days, but YHAs have kitchens and social spaces that make the difference.
This is a well provisioned youth hostel with attentive staff.The location in York is excellent - it is a 20 minute walk alongside the river to the city centre. You can leave your car in the YHA car park. Noise from the heating system / extractor fans was an issue - it wasn't the quietest place. Also not cheap! Budget hotels can be cheaper than YHAs these days, but YHAs have kitchens and social spaces that make the difference.
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Cleanliness
Many reviews praise clean rooms and communal areas. A few report issues such as dirty bathrooms or stained bedding, indicating inconsistent housekeeping.
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10
Karen
21 Feb 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Good location-short journey from city centre. Well equipped room-ensuite family with 2 sets of bunkbeds, seperate toilet and seperate shower room ensuite with sink in room and two mirrors. Beds have power supply and lamp for each bed. Additional two twin plug sockets near radiator. Mattress a little hard for my liking but ok. Clean bedding, beds made up-bring your own towel/s. The range of food on offer throughout the day looked great but due to allergies/intolerance didn't try anything from the menu. Polite and helpful staff. Clean communal areas with lots of games available for families or friends to use whilst onsite. Beautiful well kept grounds although persistent rain and wind meant I only looked at it through the windows. Hope to revisit later in the year. Recommend as great value for money.
Good location-short journey from city centre. Well equipped room-ensuite family with 2 sets of bunkbeds, seperate toilet and seperate shower room ensuite with sink in room and two mirrors. Beds have power supply and lamp for each bed. Additional two twin plug sockets near radiator. Mattress a little hard for my liking but ok. Clean bedding, beds made up-bring your own towel/s. The range of food on offer throughout the day looked great but due to allergies/intolerance didn't try anything from the menu. Polite and helpful staff. Clean communal areas with lots of games available for families or friends to use whilst onsite. Beautiful well kept grounds although persistent rain and wind meant I only looked at it through the windows. Hope to revisit later in the year. Recommend as great value for money.
10
Lesley
9 Sept 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
Clean rooms and facilities. Lovely staff. Good location.
Clean rooms and facilities. Lovely staff. Good location.
6
Amy
17 Sept 2023
·
Stayed 5 nights
PROS: Location is great, grounds well kept, there is food and drink served, decent sized kitchen area, laundry (1 washer/1 dryer- staff failed to put note on the dryer or tell guests that it was out of order:( so I had to pack wet clothes), lg. common area with tables inside and out, and the staff is nice, though most were maybe too young to provide good customer service. Cons: This is NOT a place to stay if you have physical disabilities- it is a warren of halls, stairs, and doors leading to more halls, stairs, and doors. There is no elevator or convenient exit/ entrance to get from the main building to the strictly accommodation building. I found desiccated ice cream running down the wall that had probably been there for a few weeks/ month. They did come and clean it promptly, however upon remaking my bed, I noticed the duvet cover on my blanket had blood on it. Not mine. More than likely a stain that did not wash out, but glaringly obvious for whoever "changed" it. I had noticed a hair on my bed on my 1st night, but I thought maybe it was just the cleaners. At this point though, I felt like maybe this room hadn't been cleaned. The manager apologized via email, and the cleaner put a new sheet on the bed, but when I told him about the blood he blamed the laundry service. Maybe so, however NO ONE came to take it away? Disappointed by lack of customer service. I was offered a beverage as a token, but it was as I was leaving. I would stay here again, but would do a clean chec
PROS: Location is great, grounds well kept, there is food and drink served, decent sized kitchen area, laundry (1 washer/1 dryer- staff failed to put note on the dryer or tell guests that it was out of order:( so I had to pack wet clothes), lg. common area with tables inside and out, and the staff is nice, though most were maybe too young to provide good customer service. Cons: This is NOT a place to stay if you have physical disabilities- it is a warren of halls, stairs, and doors leading to more halls, stairs, and doors. There is no elevator or convenient exit/ entrance to get from the main building to the strictly accommodation building. I found desiccated ice cream running down the wall that had probably been there for a few weeks/ month. They did come and clean it promptly, however upon remaking my bed, I noticed the duvet cover on my blanket had blood on it. Not mine. More than likely a stain that did not wash out, but glaringly obvious for whoever "changed" it. I had noticed a hair on my bed on my 1st night, but I thought maybe it was just the cleaners. At this point though, I felt like maybe this room hadn't been cleaned. The manager apologized via email, and the cleaner put a new sheet on the bed, but when I told him about the blood he blamed the laundry service. Maybe so, however NO ONE came to take it away? Disappointed by lack of customer service. I was offered a beverage as a token, but it was as I was leaving. I would stay here again, but would do a clean chec
10
Zain
21 Oct 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Very friendly and helpful staff. V homely place. Not the cleanest, but very comfortable and safe.
Very friendly and helpful staff. V homely place. Not the cleanest, but very comfortable and safe.
10
Daniel
12 Feb 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Really nice place to stay. Clean comfy room, decent kitchen, very well maintained. No complaints apart from the pillows were a bit too hard. Will certainly use again. Almost perfect!
Really nice place to stay. Clean comfy room, decent kitchen, very well maintained. No complaints apart from the pillows were a bit too hard. Will certainly use again. Almost perfect!
10
David
21 Oct 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Clean room, en suite bathroom. Friendly staff.
Clean room, en suite bathroom. Friendly staff.
8
Maureen
14 Jan 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was lovely and the accommodations were very clean and tidy. It was a very easy walk into the city center and we are glad we have the experience. The set up for the shower and toilet was tight, but it made sense if one is traveling with others who are not their family.
The staff was lovely and the accommodations were very clean and tidy. It was a very easy walk into the city center and we are glad we have the experience. The set up for the shower and toilet was tight, but it made sense if one is traveling with others who are not their family.
4
Firmeda
18 Sept 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Really uncomfortable bed...back is hurting ..pillows not comfortable....dirty toilets n showers really not very nice at all..window left open in bathroom bees buzzing in bathroom had to use other toilet ...internet not working....disappointed overall ...staff were pleasant
Really uncomfortable bed...back is hurting ..pillows not comfortable....dirty toilets n showers really not very nice at all..window left open in bathroom bees buzzing in bathroom had to use other toilet ...internet not working....disappointed overall ...staff were pleasant
10
Tim
13 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Needed a last-minute place to stay the night whilst I was at a weekend event in York. Had a pleasant experience parking and getting in, the shared toilets and shower were clean. The only issue was that one of the bunk beds had built-in lights and outlets that didn't work. I checked and they were plugged in and switched on at the wall, but there was no light, and the outlets wouldn't charge my phone. Would've been nice if there was a direct bus route between the hostel and the city centre as well, but that's York's problem.
Needed a last-minute place to stay the night whilst I was at a weekend event in York. Had a pleasant experience parking and getting in, the shared toilets and shower were clean. The only issue was that one of the bunk beds had built-in lights and outlets that didn't work. I checked and they were plugged in and switched on at the wall, but there was no light, and the outlets wouldn't charge my phone. Would've been nice if there was a direct bus route between the hostel and the city centre as well, but that's York's problem.
10
Nina
5 Dec 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
A cheap & cheerful place to stay. Great private room, clean, warm & comfortable. Perfect location to explore the city of York.
A cheap & cheerful place to stay. Great private room, clean, warm & comfortable. Perfect location to explore the city of York.
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Rooms
Rooms are basic hostel-style with bunks; bathrooms are small and some are shared. Noise from corridors, doors, or fans is mentioned, bed comfort varies from great sleep to hard mattresses, and some lights or sockets did not work.
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EMMA
9 Jan 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Hotels.com failed to say that a ‘private room’ meant a shared bathroom with up to 16 others in that block. After speaking to the receptionist it seemed this was a common theme with hotels.com customers. Beds were surprisingly comfortable. Cheap and cheerful night stay if your comfortable sharing a tiny toilet and shower cubical with others.
Hotels.com failed to say that a ‘private room’ meant a shared bathroom with up to 16 others in that block. After speaking to the receptionist it seemed this was a common theme with hotels.com customers. Beds were surprisingly comfortable. Cheap and cheerful night stay if your comfortable sharing a tiny toilet and shower cubical with others.
10
Judith
22 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent friendly staff, and I had the best sleep I’ve had for ages!
Excellent friendly staff, and I had the best sleep I’ve had for ages!
6
Miss
17 Apr 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Not so good. Stayed one night. No light in shower room when having a shower and no lightswitch to be be able to turn off the light in the separate toilet room and the noisy extractor fan stayed on in there too. Bed sheets were clean. Beds rock solid. Ok for one night. 25 min walk to the centre.
Not so good. Stayed one night. No light in shower room when having a shower and no lightswitch to be be able to turn off the light in the separate toilet room and the noisy extractor fan stayed on in there too. Bed sheets were clean. Beds rock solid. Ok for one night. 25 min walk to the centre.
8
Adrian
18 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
A very practical location for those happy with a safe/direct once mile walk to the city centre (or just round the corner for anyone attending cricket or rugby matches at York Sports Club, like we were). Free parking (enter reg details at reception to qualify) and the lovely adjacent park are extra bonuses. The staff are excellent and the food was very good, with exceptional value £1 meals for kids. The rooms are basic as you'd expect for a YHA and we had a bit of noise disturbance from a nearby family because the sound echoes down the corridors, but that was just pot luck of who else was also there that night. In the en suite rooms, it's worth taking off your shoes before using the sink, because it's unusually built into the run off of the shower basin, so that avoids treading dirty or damp footprints everywhere.
A very practical location for those happy with a safe/direct once mile walk to the city centre (or just round the corner for anyone attending cricket or rugby matches at York Sports Club, like we were). Free parking (enter reg details at reception to qualify) and the lovely adjacent park are extra bonuses. The staff are excellent and the food was very good, with exceptional value £1 meals for kids. The rooms are basic as you'd expect for a YHA and we had a bit of noise disturbance from a nearby family because the sound echoes down the corridors, but that was just pot luck of who else was also there that night. In the en suite rooms, it's worth taking off your shoes before using the sink, because it's unusually built into the run off of the shower basin, so that avoids treading dirty or damp footprints everywhere.
6
Denise
23 Jun 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Lovely shared areas but the room was poor. The bathroom fan would not go off all night which was very noisy. The bed lights and charge points did not work. Vegan breakfast options were very limited and the server did not know was vegan so I got a refund and ate in York instead.
Lovely shared areas but the room was poor. The bathroom fan would not go off all night which was very noisy. The bed lights and charge points did not work. Vegan breakfast options were very limited and the server did not know was vegan so I got a refund and ate in York instead.
10
Daniel
12 Feb 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Really nice place to stay. Clean comfy room, decent kitchen, very well maintained. No complaints apart from the pillows were a bit too hard. Will certainly use again. Almost perfect!
Really nice place to stay. Clean comfy room, decent kitchen, very well maintained. No complaints apart from the pillows were a bit too hard. Will certainly use again. Almost perfect!
8
Kelly
28 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Lovely location, plenty of free parking. Lots of outdoor seating as well as plenty of tables, chairs and sofas inside. This is a very old building, so the floors squeak and the beds move when people are walking around. Room HO1 has a very squeaky door, which has woken us all up every time someone needs to go out to the toilet. I did mention to staff a spot of WD40 would do it, but it wasn't sorted. The door locks are also electronically locked, meaning they have to be slammed to close, not ideal when everyone else is trying to sleep. The toilets and showers are outside of the room and very small, but I never had to wait. The kitchen is quite small for the number of guests and can get extremley busy on the evening. These are all factual comments, not critisisms, as it's more than sufficient for a hostel. I would book again, I think Windermere set the standard for me! 🙂
Lovely location, plenty of free parking. Lots of outdoor seating as well as plenty of tables, chairs and sofas inside. This is a very old building, so the floors squeak and the beds move when people are walking around. Room HO1 has a very squeaky door, which has woken us all up every time someone needs to go out to the toilet. I did mention to staff a spot of WD40 would do it, but it wasn't sorted. The door locks are also electronically locked, meaning they have to be slammed to close, not ideal when everyone else is trying to sleep. The toilets and showers are outside of the room and very small, but I never had to wait. The kitchen is quite small for the number of guests and can get extremley busy on the evening. These are all factual comments, not critisisms, as it's more than sufficient for a hostel. I would book again, I think Windermere set the standard for me! 🙂
8
Maureen
14 Jan 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
The staff was lovely and the accommodations were very clean and tidy. It was a very easy walk into the city center and we are glad we have the experience. The set up for the shower and toilet was tight, but it made sense if one is traveling with others who are not their family.
The staff was lovely and the accommodations were very clean and tidy. It was a very easy walk into the city center and we are glad we have the experience. The set up for the shower and toilet was tight, but it made sense if one is traveling with others who are not their family.
10
Tim
13 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Needed a last-minute place to stay the night whilst I was at a weekend event in York. Had a pleasant experience parking and getting in, the shared toilets and shower were clean. The only issue was that one of the bunk beds had built-in lights and outlets that didn't work. I checked and they were plugged in and switched on at the wall, but there was no light, and the outlets wouldn't charge my phone. Would've been nice if there was a direct bus route between the hostel and the city centre as well, but that's York's problem.
Needed a last-minute place to stay the night whilst I was at a weekend event in York. Had a pleasant experience parking and getting in, the shared toilets and shower were clean. The only issue was that one of the bunk beds had built-in lights and outlets that didn't work. I checked and they were plugged in and switched on at the wall, but there was no light, and the outlets wouldn't charge my phone. Would've been nice if there was a direct bus route between the hostel and the city centre as well, but that's York's problem.
8
Deborah
16 Dec 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
This is a well provisioned youth hostel with attentive staff.The location in York is excellent - it is a 20 minute walk alongside the river to the city centre. You can leave your car in the YHA car park. Noise from the heating system / extractor fans was an issue - it wasn't the quietest place. Also not cheap! Budget hotels can be cheaper than YHAs these days, but YHAs have kitchens and social spaces that make the difference.
This is a well provisioned youth hostel with attentive staff.The location in York is excellent - it is a 20 minute walk alongside the river to the city centre. You can leave your car in the YHA car park. Noise from the heating system / extractor fans was an issue - it wasn't the quietest place. Also not cheap! Budget hotels can be cheaper than YHAs these days, but YHAs have kitchens and social spaces that make the difference.
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Service
Service draws consistent praise for friendly, helpful staff, with examples of thoughtful assistance and 24/7 support. There is an isolated report of a slow, discourteous check-in.
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Judith
22 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent friendly staff, and I had the best sleep I’ve had for ages!
Excellent friendly staff, and I had the best sleep I’ve had for ages!
10
Anna
24 Dec 2022
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Stayed 19,349 nights
Very helpful staff
Very helpful staff
10
Alan
25 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The whole stay was excellent. When we arrived I explained that I suffered from medical problems and the receptionist immediately changed our room to accommodate my needs. Excellent
The whole stay was excellent. When we arrived I explained that I suffered from medical problems and the receptionist immediately changed our room to accommodate my needs. Excellent
10
Tessa
18 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Run efficiently with friendly staff
Run efficiently with friendly staff
10
Soo Ying
23 Jan 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I would like to thank the YHA York staff, Charles for his amazing service. He was very prompt in responding to my problem. The staff in charge of the reception in the morning 22/01 was helpful as well. I remembered I took the room card for me but lost it and it wasn't in my hand, the staff was very patient and allowed me going into the corridor that required access card and I found my card dropped at the door. The staff at the YHA York are amazing, thanks.
I would like to thank the YHA York staff, Charles for his amazing service. He was very prompt in responding to my problem. The staff in charge of the reception in the morning 22/01 was helpful as well. I remembered I took the room card for me but lost it and it wasn't in my hand, the staff was very patient and allowed me going into the corridor that required access card and I found my card dropped at the door. The staff at the YHA York are amazing, thanks.
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Michelle
19 Nov 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Check in wasn't good - waited half an hour after walking in rain. Reception staff very slow and not courteous. No food available at 8pm. No clear instruction as to where room was. Noisy in morning at 8am. Doors banging late at night (1am).
Check in wasn't good - waited half an hour after walking in rain. Reception staff very slow and not courteous. No food available at 8pm. No clear instruction as to where room was. Noisy in morning at 8am. Doors banging late at night (1am).
10
Shelley
28 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We wanted somewhere reasonably priced but clean and not too far away from York races and the train stations. This is exactly what we got. The added bonus was the staff were amazing! Thank you!
We wanted somewhere reasonably priced but clean and not too far away from York races and the train stations. This is exactly what we got. The added bonus was the staff were amazing! Thank you!
10
James
27 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay and friendly staff.
Great stay and friendly staff.
10
Lauren
21 Aug 2022
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Stayed 1 night
It is as you would expect for a youth hostel. Overall, the property was fantastic, staff were beyond excellent. Would happily stay again. 28F
It is as you would expect for a youth hostel. Overall, the property was fantastic, staff were beyond excellent. Would happily stay again. 28F
10
Kiran
14 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic, 24/7 desk service. Charles on the reception was hilarious and brilliant!
Fantastic, 24/7 desk service. Charles on the reception was hilarious and brilliant!
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Location
Walkable location about 20-25 minutes from the centre, often along a pleasant riverside route. Adjacent park and proximity to York Sports Club are also noted.
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Marcel
23 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very goof atmospehere. I shared a 4 bed room with my daughter for 50 which is a really good deal and the 25' walk along the river to get there was very pleasant.
Very goof atmospehere. I shared a 4 bed room with my daughter for 50 which is a really good deal and the 25' walk along the river to get there was very pleasant.
10
Lesley
9 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean rooms and facilities. Lovely staff. Good location.
Clean rooms and facilities. Lovely staff. Good location.
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Miss
17 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Not so good. Stayed one night. No light in shower room when having a shower and no lightswitch to be be able to turn off the light in the separate toilet room and the noisy extractor fan stayed on in there too. Bed sheets were clean. Beds rock solid. Ok for one night. 25 min walk to the centre.
Not so good. Stayed one night. No light in shower room when having a shower and no lightswitch to be be able to turn off the light in the separate toilet room and the noisy extractor fan stayed on in there too. Bed sheets were clean. Beds rock solid. Ok for one night. 25 min walk to the centre.
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Adrian
18 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A very practical location for those happy with a safe/direct once mile walk to the city centre (or just round the corner for anyone attending cricket or rugby matches at York Sports Club, like we were). Free parking (enter reg details at reception to qualify) and the lovely adjacent park are extra bonuses. The staff are excellent and the food was very good, with exceptional value £1 meals for kids. The rooms are basic as you'd expect for a YHA and we had a bit of noise disturbance from a nearby family because the sound echoes down the corridors, but that was just pot luck of who else was also there that night. In the en suite rooms, it's worth taking off your shoes before using the sink, because it's unusually built into the run off of the shower basin, so that avoids treading dirty or damp footprints everywhere.
A very practical location for those happy with a safe/direct once mile walk to the city centre (or just round the corner for anyone attending cricket or rugby matches at York Sports Club, like we were). Free parking (enter reg details at reception to qualify) and the lovely adjacent park are extra bonuses. The staff are excellent and the food was very good, with exceptional value £1 meals for kids. The rooms are basic as you'd expect for a YHA and we had a bit of noise disturbance from a nearby family because the sound echoes down the corridors, but that was just pot luck of who else was also there that night. In the en suite rooms, it's worth taking off your shoes before using the sink, because it's unusually built into the run off of the shower basin, so that avoids treading dirty or damp footprints everywhere.
10
Nuala
1 Apr 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely, well-appointed hostel just a 20 min walk from York city centre along the river. Room was clean, quiet and comfortable and the hostel has great facilities. Located right next to a beautiful park. Great value for money, would return.
Lovely, well-appointed hostel just a 20 min walk from York city centre along the river. Room was clean, quiet and comfortable and the hostel has great facilities. Located right next to a beautiful park. Great value for money, would return.
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Shelley
28 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We wanted somewhere reasonably priced but clean and not too far away from York races and the train stations. This is exactly what we got. The added bonus was the staff were amazing! Thank you!
We wanted somewhere reasonably priced but clean and not too far away from York races and the train stations. This is exactly what we got. The added bonus was the staff were amazing! Thank you!
10
Michael
22 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing YH. A pleasant walk into town. About 1.5 miles along the river or down an interesting street.
Amazing YH. A pleasant walk into town. About 1.5 miles along the river or down an interesting street.
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Maureen
14 Jan 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was lovely and the accommodations were very clean and tidy. It was a very easy walk into the city center and we are glad we have the experience. The set up for the shower and toilet was tight, but it made sense if one is traveling with others who are not their family.
The staff was lovely and the accommodations were very clean and tidy. It was a very easy walk into the city center and we are glad we have the experience. The set up for the shower and toilet was tight, but it made sense if one is traveling with others who are not their family.
10
Nina
5 Dec 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
A cheap & cheerful place to stay. Great private room, clean, warm & comfortable. Perfect location to explore the city of York.
A cheap & cheerful place to stay. Great private room, clean, warm & comfortable. Perfect location to explore the city of York.
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Deborah
16 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This is a well provisioned youth hostel with attentive staff.The location in York is excellent - it is a 20 minute walk alongside the river to the city centre. You can leave your car in the YHA car park. Noise from the heating system / extractor fans was an issue - it wasn't the quietest place. Also not cheap! Budget hotels can be cheaper than YHAs these days, but YHAs have kitchens and social spaces that make the difference.
This is a well provisioned youth hostel with attentive staff.The location in York is excellent - it is a 20 minute walk alongside the river to the city centre. You can leave your car in the YHA car park. Noise from the heating system / extractor fans was an issue - it wasn't the quietest place. Also not cheap! Budget hotels can be cheaper than YHAs these days, but YHAs have kitchens and social spaces that make the difference.
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Dining
Breakfast and on-site meals are generally enjoyed and seen as good value. Vegan options can be limited and one guest found no food available later in the evening.
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Karen
21 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good location-short journey from city centre. Well equipped room-ensuite family with 2 sets of bunkbeds, seperate toilet and seperate shower room ensuite with sink in room and two mirrors. Beds have power supply and lamp for each bed. Additional two twin plug sockets near radiator. Mattress a little hard for my liking but ok. Clean bedding, beds made up-bring your own towel/s. The range of food on offer throughout the day looked great but due to allergies/intolerance didn't try anything from the menu. Polite and helpful staff. Clean communal areas with lots of games available for families or friends to use whilst onsite. Beautiful well kept grounds although persistent rain and wind meant I only looked at it through the windows. Hope to revisit later in the year. Recommend as great value for money.
Good location-short journey from city centre. Well equipped room-ensuite family with 2 sets of bunkbeds, seperate toilet and seperate shower room ensuite with sink in room and two mirrors. Beds have power supply and lamp for each bed. Additional two twin plug sockets near radiator. Mattress a little hard for my liking but ok. Clean bedding, beds made up-bring your own towel/s. The range of food on offer throughout the day looked great but due to allergies/intolerance didn't try anything from the menu. Polite and helpful staff. Clean communal areas with lots of games available for families or friends to use whilst onsite. Beautiful well kept grounds although persistent rain and wind meant I only looked at it through the windows. Hope to revisit later in the year. Recommend as great value for money.
10
James
21 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Our family of five stayed here for two nights while visiting York and couldn’t be happier with our stay. We walked to the old city several times each day and the breakfast was great!
Our family of five stayed here for two nights while visiting York and couldn’t be happier with our stay. We walked to the old city several times each day and the breakfast was great!
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Adrian
18 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A very practical location for those happy with a safe/direct once mile walk to the city centre (or just round the corner for anyone attending cricket or rugby matches at York Sports Club, like we were). Free parking (enter reg details at reception to qualify) and the lovely adjacent park are extra bonuses. The staff are excellent and the food was very good, with exceptional value £1 meals for kids. The rooms are basic as you'd expect for a YHA and we had a bit of noise disturbance from a nearby family because the sound echoes down the corridors, but that was just pot luck of who else was also there that night. In the en suite rooms, it's worth taking off your shoes before using the sink, because it's unusually built into the run off of the shower basin, so that avoids treading dirty or damp footprints everywhere.
A very practical location for those happy with a safe/direct once mile walk to the city centre (or just round the corner for anyone attending cricket or rugby matches at York Sports Club, like we were). Free parking (enter reg details at reception to qualify) and the lovely adjacent park are extra bonuses. The staff are excellent and the food was very good, with exceptional value £1 meals for kids. The rooms are basic as you'd expect for a YHA and we had a bit of noise disturbance from a nearby family because the sound echoes down the corridors, but that was just pot luck of who else was also there that night. In the en suite rooms, it's worth taking off your shoes before using the sink, because it's unusually built into the run off of the shower basin, so that avoids treading dirty or damp footprints everywhere.
10
John
15 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great place, good food and reasonably priced
Great place, good food and reasonably priced
10
Anand Raj
13 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I came with my friends to York for the for the first time, and the stay here made the overall experience wonderful. Everything was perfect, and in the morning we had a nice breakfast. I would stay here again on my next trip to York :))
I came with my friends to York for the for the first time, and the stay here made the overall experience wonderful. Everything was perfect, and in the morning we had a nice breakfast. I would stay here again on my next trip to York :))
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Michelle
19 Nov 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Check in wasn't good - waited half an hour after walking in rain. Reception staff very slow and not courteous. No food available at 8pm. No clear instruction as to where room was. Noisy in morning at 8am. Doors banging late at night (1am).
Check in wasn't good - waited half an hour after walking in rain. Reception staff very slow and not courteous. No food available at 8pm. No clear instruction as to where room was. Noisy in morning at 8am. Doors banging late at night (1am).
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Denise
23 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely shared areas but the room was poor. The bathroom fan would not go off all night which was very noisy. The bed lights and charge points did not work. Vegan breakfast options were very limited and the server did not know was vegan so I got a refund and ate in York instead.
Lovely shared areas but the room was poor. The bathroom fan would not go off all night which was very noisy. The bed lights and charge points did not work. Vegan breakfast options were very limited and the server did not know was vegan so I got a refund and ate in York instead.
10
Gareth
20 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Couldn’t ask for more. Staff were amazing. Good food and drink served and a brilliant cappuccino in the morning. Should be more expensive. Highly recommend!
Couldn’t ask for more. Staff were amazing. Good food and drink served and a brilliant cappuccino in the morning. Should be more expensive. Highly recommend!
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10
Brogan
19 Apr 2026
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Stayed 1 night
I was somewhat skeptical choosing a hostel to stay at rather than a hotel, the price seemed too good to be true, but alas, the reviews convinced me. I’m so thrilled with my experience here - the staff were so friendly and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was wonderful. It was comfortable and spacious, very clean. Will absolutely come again and as such, I highly recommend this establishment to others.
I was somewhat skeptical choosing a hostel to stay at rather than a hotel, the price seemed too good to be true, but alas, the reviews convinced me. I’m so thrilled with my experience here - the staff were so friendly and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was wonderful. It was comfortable and spacious, very clean. Will absolutely come again and as such, I highly recommend this establishment to others.
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Neil
5 Apr 2026
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Stayed 1 night
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Philip
8 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Everything from start to finish was excellent
Everything from start to finish was excellent
10
Ravichandra
29 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent budget stay
Excellent budget stay
10
Super
28 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly staff, comfortable environment
Friendly staff, comfortable environment
FAQs about YHA York
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
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.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM until midnight, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including designated parking and step-free entrances. However, specific features may vary, so guests are encouraged to inquire directly for more details.
How is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hostel is located within a 5-minute drive of York Minster and Shambles, and is just 0.1 km from Homestead Park. It is approximately 2.7 miles from York Racecourse.
Are children allowed at the property?
Yes, children are welcome at the property. There is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.
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- 2026-09-21: 59.45017262878418USD
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- 2026-10-17: 216.1615522064209USD
- 2026-10-18: 60.79949645614624USD
- 2026-10-19: 113.48306003112793USD
- 2026-10-20: 113.50304994812012USD
- 2026-10-21: 66.18679237670898USD
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in. The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
- This property accepts credit cards and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 11.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
- Towels fee: GBP 3.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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