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YHA Swanage - Hostel

3.0 star property

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Beach nearby
Living area
Garden
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July

Explore the area

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Cluny, Cluny Crescent, Swanage, England, BH19 2BS
  • Place, Swanage Pier
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Swanage Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Durlston Country Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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2 Bed Private Room

2 Bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

3 Bed Private Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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5 Bed Private Room

5 Bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

6 Bed Private Ensuite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

3 Bed Double Private Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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3 Bed Double Private Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

5 Bed Double Private Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

5 Bed Double Private Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

3 Bed Private Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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4 Bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

6 Bed Private Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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 garden and a picnic area. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli, tour/ticket assistance and a fireplace in the lobby. 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

  • Pier Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Swanage Pier - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Swanage Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Durlston Country Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Purbeck House Hotel and Louisa Lodge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pier Head - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Crows Nest Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪White Horse Inn - ‬5 min walk

About this property

YHA Swanage - Hostel

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, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden 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)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • 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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 11.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Games

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
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.

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 11.95 for adults and from GBP 5.95 for children
  • Towels fee: GBP 3.50 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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 3 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Swanage - Hostel on 5 Jul 2026 start from NZ$187, 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.

YHA Swanage - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaswanth Harish

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

Amazing experience

Amazing experience, fantastic food and service, clean toilets
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

One night stay at Swanage

Lovely room with amazing view of Swanage very clean, will certainly be back 😎very helpful staff and great breakfast x
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the fact there was a lounge and the kitchen was great. The gentleman on the desk was lovely too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbelievably cheap stay. Lovely en suite room with sea view. Staff very friendly and helpful. My first stay in a YHA in nearly 30 years and experience was so good I’m looking to come again. Only gripe would be internet signal in rooms a bit poor
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Amazing stay 100% excellent

It was a really good trip to the yha in Swanage as it was really clean and the bed was comfy and the bedding was cosy and comfortable and the price was very reasonable I didn’t use the lounge or bar so can’t comment about those things or the kitchen overall it was a good experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was totally spoilt when a large group of rugby club families arrived and took over the building for 2 of our three nights. Loud shouting until the early hours. Children running around the corridors and in and out the building No YHA staff on duty at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience with stay and facilities available, its present in a very price location and nearby to a lot of other amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michail

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

Great place to stay in Swanage

Very clean and comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Breakfast was excellent too. Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely Swanage

This hostel is ideal for visiting swanage its clean comfortable with lovely staff free parking and just a stones throw away from the town centre
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and cheerful. The bedside lights could do with being angled differently and less bright.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oxana

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

Great stay

Great location sea view from our room was a bonus . Good parking on site. Staff very helpful . Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mala

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

Excellent

We stayed for in this lovely YHA for two nights and wished it was for longer. The staff were so friendly and Gary went out of his way to accommodate us at short notice. The hostel is modern, clean, spacious save very well located. They've done a fabulous job of trying to keep guests safe during COVID. Thank you for all your care. We hope to return again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

Brilliant place to stay.

The staff were very helpful and friendly. The YHA is positioned perfectly for all the local amenities. The place was spotlessly clean. I'll definitely stay they again when back in Swanage.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and friendly. Room and facilities extremely clean. Free parking was a bonus
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place clean staff good food good.close to town beach, only negative staff smelt of cigarettes when booking me in , not nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

jennifer

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

2 nights sharing female dorm

I enjoyed my stay here, kitchen was nicely laid out and spotless. Great to see recycling provisions too. Shower fine and shared a room for a very reasonable price. For a hostel i slept well and was not disturbed by noises outside my room. Great access to public transport and beach. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Airy, spacious and sparkling clean this lovely Victorian Villa with views of the sea feels like a home from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

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

Great stay

I thoroughly enjoyed my 2 night stay at YHA Swanage. All areas of the hostel were clean and tidy including the common areas, my dorm room and the toilet/shower areas. The location is great. A short walk to town although it is uphill coming back. There’s an off road car park. I paid the extra £6.75 to have the breakfast. Pretty good choice and quality. There was cooked breakfast (sausage, veggie sausage, bacon, beans, scrambled egg, grilled tomato, hash brown), white and brown bread/toast, cereals (cornflakes, rice crispies, weetabix, muesli), pastries (mini croissants and mini pain aux chocolate), ham, cheese, yoghurt, fruit (apples and oranges) and orange juice/apple juice/water/tea/coffee. Each bed has individual light, plug including usb and shelve. Each room has a sink and hand wash which I find really useful. There are no lockers in the rooms though. The shower cubicles I used were clean, you can adjust the height of the shower head and it’s a good powerful shower. The only slight negative is that the cubicle light is on a timer so when you shower you have to open the shower door within the cubicle and wave your hand around to get the light back on. It’s not a big deal but nice to know in advance that you’re likely to get plunged into darkness. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

miss nicola

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

my favoriteplace

great place t\o stay its been refurbished so kitchen has a sea view and great amenities the showers are hot and powerful really close to the centre great little shops and a mini supermarket live music guaranteed every week end and great walks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, close to shops and beach. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect family room for 5 of us and with great facilities. Excellent value and good quality breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice place for short break
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great hostel

Great hostel, clean and modern. Bedding provided. Decent showers, nice kitchen and comfortable common room
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Great hotel with amazing staff

Great hotel with great facilities and an even better staff. Toni was an absolute superstar, best customer service experience I've ever received. Highly recommended.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ema

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

Good value for money and great location

The hostel delivers exactly what is on the tin - great value accommodation, good location, good sleepover. We were a group of friends and wanted to book a last minute sleepover while travelling on the coast, we booked 4 bed private room which was great value. Upon arrival we were met by friendly and helpful receptionist, the facility was clean and neat, common toilets and shower rooms were kept in good order and clean. The hostel is possibly not up to standard for business travellers but for families or group of friends it's great opportunity not to break the bank! Good walking distance straight to town centre was a bonus albeit return journey up the hill with few drinks was challenging :)