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YHA York - Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near York Minster

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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

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Arcade/games room
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (4)

  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/games room
  • Free self-parking
The current price is £56
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun

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Shared Dormitory, Womenonly, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 8)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Menonly, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 8)

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Room, Ensuite (2 Bed Private)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Room (4 Bed Private)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private)

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private including Double Bed)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Room, Ensuite (5 Bed Private including Double Bed)

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Room (6 Bed Private)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Room (6 Bed Private)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • York St. John University - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Yorkshire Museum Gardens - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • York Minster - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Shambles - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 7 min drive - 3.3 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

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bootham Tavern - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪York Tasty House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Exhibition Hotel - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Old Grey Mare - ‬5 min walk

About this property

YHA York - Hostel

  • YHA York - Hostel puts you a short five-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, this hostel is within a short drive of York Racecourse.

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
    • 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.
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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 on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry 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

  • 3 meeting rooms

Services

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

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Arcade/games room
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • Towels are available for an extra charge of GBP 3.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have lifts.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.

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.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 motorhome/bus/lorry 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 on-site 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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Reviews

YHA York - Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Free parking and a lovely adjacent park are extra bonuses for guests. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Brogan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent friendly staff, and I had the best sleep I’ve had for ages!
Judith, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, helpful and friendly staff
Lucy, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, comfortable environment
Super, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great service and convenient location.
Shane, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Facilitate is clean, walkable to city center. Staff is nice and helpful.
Karen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, en suite bathroom. Friendly staff.
David, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful staff. V homely place. Not the cleanest, but very comfortable and safe.
Zain, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Alan, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place

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

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Shelley, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Run efficiently with friendly staff
Tessa, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms and facilities. Lovely staff. Good location.
Lesley, 2-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Gareth, 1-night trip
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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
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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
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8/10 Very good

Great Location in York.

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.
Deborah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great value for money-lovely location.

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.
Karen, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

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
Amy, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent budget stay
Ravichandra, 2-night trip