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YHA York - Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near York Minster

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Reception
Family dining
Porch
Restaurant
Meeting facility
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 (11)

  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
The current price is €51
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

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Shared Dormitory, Womenonly, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 8)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Menonly, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 8)

Highlights

Heating
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room, Ensuite (2 Bed Private)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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 cots/infant beds
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private including Double Bed)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • 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 cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room (6 Bed Private)

Highlights

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

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Bed sheets

Room (6 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin 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
  • 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
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Old Grey Mare - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪York Tasty House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪New Bodrum - ‬17 min walk

About this property

YHA York - Hostel

At YHA York - Hostel, you'll be 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 Christmas Market.

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 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
  • 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 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

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.
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 EU regulations about consumer rights, 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 a picnic area and 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

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

I will recommend to my friends
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Run efficiently with friendly staff
Tessa, 1-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

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

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

A** Charles on reception needs a bonus

Fantastic, 24/7 desk service. Charles on the reception was hilarious and brilliant!
Kiran, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Soo Ying, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful staff. V homely place. Not the cleanest, but very comfortable and safe.
Zain, 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

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

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

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

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

Very good accommodation for the price

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!
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Una excelente opción para visitar York!
Jaqueline, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

4/10 Fair

Uncomfortable

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
Firmeda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great place

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

6/10 Good

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.
Denise, 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

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