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YHA Swanage - Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostel in Swanage with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Beach nearby
Living area
Living area
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Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$80
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct

Explore the area

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Cluny, Cluny Crescent, Swanage, England, BH19 2BS
  • Swanage Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Durlston Country Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Great Globe
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for 3 Bed Private Room

In-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

3 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for 6 Bed Private Room

In-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

6 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

In-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 6 Bed Private Room

In-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

6 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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5 Bed Private Room

5 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for 4 Bed Private Room

In-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for 3 Bed Private Room

In-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

3 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Triple Room

In-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds

In-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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2 Bed Private Room

2 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

In-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Swanage

At YHA Swanage - Hostel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Pier Beach and Swanage Beach. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a garden. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Swanage hostel, attractions include Poole Harbour and Corfe Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Swanage Pier - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Swanage Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Durlston Country Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Great Globe - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Swanage Station - 7 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Funworld Arcade - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Fish Plaice - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪G Whites - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪White Horse Inn - ‬5 min walk

About this property

YHA Swanage - Hostel

Hostel in Swanage with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, an arcade/games room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at YHA Swanage - Hostel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Swanage hostel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
YHA Swanage - Hostel offers 24 accommodations with a safe and blackout curtains. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Safe

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 8 AM - 10:30 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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant 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 buffet 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

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

Property is also known as

YHA Swanage Hostel
YHA Swanage
YHA Swanage - Hostel Swanage
YHA Swanage - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Swanage - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Swanage

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at YHA Swanage - Hostel?

Yep, YHA Swanage - Hostel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

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

As of 18 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Swanage - Hostel on 5 Oct 2025 start from NZ$79.78, 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.

Are there any beaches close to YHA Swanage - Hostel?

Yep, YHA Swanage - Hostel is a short 8-minute walk from Swanage Beach.

Does YHA Swanage - Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is served daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at YHA Swanage - Hostel?

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at YHA Swanage - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at YHA Swanage - Hostel?

There isn't one on site, but Swanage 18 Hole Pitch and Putt is a short 17-minute walk away.