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YHA York - Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near York Minster

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Meeting facility
Porch
Family dining
Restaurant
YHA York - Hostel offers a warm welcome near York Minster. Connect to WiFi, indulge in the garden's tranquility or challenge friends at the arcade/game room. Previous guests praise the convenient location.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (4)

  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free self parking
$45 nightly
The total price is $54
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private including Double Bed)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room, Ensuite (5 Bed Private including Double Bed)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • 90 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (6 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

Highlights

Heating
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets

Room (4 Bed Private)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 90 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room, Ensuite (2 Bed Private)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • 70 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Water End, Clifton, York, England, YO30 6LP

What's nearby

  • York St. John University - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • York Minster - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Shambles - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • York Christmas Market - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 51 min drive
  • Poppleton Station - 10 min drive
  • York Station - 19 min walk
  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 19 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Bootham Tavern - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Slice of Heaven - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Countess of York - ‬20 min walk

About this property

YHA York - Hostel

At YHA York - Hostel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from York Minster and Shambles. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, York Racecourse and University of York are within a short drive.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 45 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • 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
    • 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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

What to do

  • Pool table

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • Towels are available for an extra charge of GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
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.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Also known as

YHA York Hostel
YHA Hostel
YHA York
YHA
YHA York - Hostel York
YHA York - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA York - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation York

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at YHA York - Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at YHA York - Hostel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at YHA York - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at YHA York - Hostel and nearby?

YHA York - Hostel has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near YHA York - Hostel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around YHA York - Hostel like?

YHA York - Hostel is a short 14-minute walk from Yorkshire Museum Gardens and 19 minutes' walk from National Railway Museum.

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YHA York - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Free parking and a lovely adjacent park are extra bonuses. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

I will recommend to my friends
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Marcel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, good food and reasonably priced
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient and pleasant location

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.
Adrian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place

Great stay and friendly staff.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It's was much more than we expected for the price we paid. Everything about the place was amazing. Definitely go back and will continue to use others around the country.
Nicole, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice place, wish I could've stayed longer!

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.
Tim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were so friendly and the facilities excellent. Will definitely be back.
Jamie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect location for York city, and beyond

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! 🙂
Kelly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay to explore York

A cheap & cheerful place to stay. Great private room, clean, warm & comfortable. Perfect location to explore the city of York.
Nina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Run efficiently with friendly staff
Tessa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Not our first visit and definitely not our last.
Joanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful staff

10/10 Exceptional

First time staying in a hostel but will definitely use again. The experience was excellent, the staff were helpful and friendly the rooms were clean and was perfect for what we needed for the night
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great option for a budget stay in York

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.
Nuala, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing experience!

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 :))
Anand Raj, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great value
Adey, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Maureen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great! 6star accomodation for the price. Everyone is happy.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Time

Clean rooms, friendly staff, good food and drink options, located within a 10 min walk of central York. Well worth the money.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Unbeatable value

This hostel was unbeatable for value. The atmosphere was pleasant. The staff were helpful. The facilities were clean.
Eric, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing YH. A pleasant walk into town. About 1.5 miles along the river or down an interesting street.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It is as you would expect for a youth hostel. Overall, the property was fantastic, staff were beyond excellent. Would happily stay again. 28F
Lauren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous stay.

Really good location for our stay in York as part of our cycling weekend. Handy to have the bike to get from YHA into York as otherwise would have been a 30 minute walk. Secure bike space. Helpful staff and good decor. Very clean dorm room.
Miss K A, 1-night trip