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YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel in Ashbourne with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Garden
Living area
Garden
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$68
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

Explore the area

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Ilam Hall, Ilam, Ashbourne, England, DE6 2AZ
  • Ilam Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Dovedale National Nature Reserve
  • Tissington Hall
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Manchester (MAN)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room (6 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room, Ensuite (6 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room (4 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room (2 Bed Private )

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

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

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

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

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Ashbourne

At YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel you'll be steps from Ilam Park and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Dovedale National Nature Reserve. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a communal living room and a vending machine. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9 AM. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Ashbourne hostel, attractions include Peak District National Park and Alton Towers.
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What's nearby

  • Ilam Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tissington Hall - 11 min drive - 6.6 km
  • The Regent Theatre - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Alton Towers - 16 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Carsington Water - 23 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Blythe Bridge Station - 25 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ye Olde Vaults - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Birds - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Stepping Stones - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The George - ‬10 min drive

About this property

YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel

Hostel in Ashbourne with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel.

This 4-star Ashbourne hostel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel offers 25 accommodations. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

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The price is NZ$68
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Games
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and from GBP 4.95 for children
  • Towels fee: GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa, debit cards and cash.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9 AM.

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel?

As of 8 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel on 7 Sept 2025 start from NZ$67.64, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel?

No, YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 5 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

lovely walks and accommodation

beautiful house
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here, room was clean and other guests in our room were quiet and polite. Staff were all lovely. The area was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It has a beautiful scenery and worth the price you pay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Wonderful location, friendly and helpful staff, good facilities &very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Subbu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gem of a place to stay within a beautiful area. Beds and showers were really good but both dining and self-catering facilities needs improvement. We used the hostel as a base to explore the surrounding area and walks so it was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great first time at YHA & will stay again

My sister and I stayed here whilst visiting a alton Towers and we had a brilliant stay. It was our first time in a YHA, the house was beautiful and in such a great location, very rural and pretty. All of the team were very helpful and welcoming. We made use of the nice lounge areas, bar and cafe for dinner and breakfast. We both felt the hostel was excellent value and we are planning lots more trips at YHA venues with our families.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Negatives - findings the place! There needs to be better signage and there is nil lightning from car park to the builidng. Its very very dark arriving. And trying to find the place and the care park. Positives- everything else! Car park and building felt safe and its a beautiful location and building. Inside felt like every other yha, which is a bit of a shame but practical and functional. Clean. It was soooo warm! Which was a pleasant suprise. But also you could control this yourself once in the room. We went private room shared bathrooms. Which again. Functional but clean and fine. Staff were lovely! Facilities good and i really wish i could have stayed for breakfast looked great. Id love to come back here with more time and see the national trust site, village and area. The walking routes and info at reception are fabulous. The coffee is great. Will be back !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful location, building and great staff

Fantastic value for money, very clean, building is old so expect condensation on windows and the like. If we had been organised would have taken a bag of microwave dinners and milk, communal kitchen has everything you could need. Only thing I missed was a kettle in room for cups of tea. Food from restaurant: breakfast very good with everything hot and tasty and as much as you like. Evening meal good but again my preference I would have liked hot water and teas and coffees left out like breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Alton Towers

Attended with my son in an en suite room, for a trip to nearby Alton Towers. It is basic, but clean and perfect for our requirements. Wifi nit very good if this is required.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Penny

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

F

Business traveller

A very nice place

Very nice, clean, friendly, no wifi or phone signal.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trip to Alton towers

Amazing location. Unfortunately covid put a damper on things and made things abit more difficult as I wanted to use the shared kitchen to make drinks etc but wasn’t allowed. Would have been nice if the tellys were on. But generally it was a cheap and cheerful break.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great please to stay, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

romell

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful site would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for Alton Towers Trip

We stayed here whilst visiting Alton Towers. Room was clean and comfortable. staff were excellent and friendly. We would definately recommend this Youth Hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay over August Bank Holiday weekend

Great stay for the August bank holiday weekend. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The room was clean and spacious with a great view of the garden. I had no worries about any risk of COVID-19, all the measures that were put in place were great. Amazing location, so many walking routes around.
View from my room
Lovely building
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it everything,hotel,very nice team,service,very helpful,amazing outdoor garden,❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is the 5th year I’ve visited but the first with a toddler. Lots had changed since we last arrived. I think the place is amazing. Staff were friendly and the location is perfections. Things that need to change- bring back the toddler play area in the lounge. It was the perfect from till you moved it all. Please purchase some cots with actual mattresses. Travel cots and wooden bases are horrendous and we didn’t get much sleep. As an old building it gets very warm and the windows don’t open. Please get some fans for the rooms. Prices on alcohol and hot drinks has gone up loads! £3.50 for a tin of beer is shocking!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

How about a kettle?

Comfy beds. Facilities to make a cuppa at will would have been much appreciated. Rare not to have this in accommodation these days.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great YHA

Great YHA stay. Fantastic building and area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was just what we needed

This hotel was just what we needed. My friends and I only needed a hotel for one night and we had a budget to stick to. This hotel provided us with a bedroom with beds and bedding, I had a good night sleep, my friends either had a good night sleep too or found the mattress to be hard. Can't please everyone. The grounds were beautiful. We walked round the entire grounds the evening we arrived and again the next day after breakfast (we had brought in).

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magical castle with Italian garden

Very clean bathrooms. Comfortable beds. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Good food.