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YHA Whitby - Hostel

4.0 star property
Victorian hostel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Exterior
Room, Ensuite (5 Bed Private)
Tent
Food and drink

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

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Abbey House, East Cliff, Whitby, England, YO22 4JT
  • Whitby Abbey
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Whitby Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Whitby Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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Room

Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Tent

Tent

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room (2 Bed Private)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room, Ensuite (6 Bed Private)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room, Ensuite (2 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Shower

Room, Ensuite (5 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room (4 Bed Private)

Highlights

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

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Room, Ensuite (3 Bed Private)

Room, Ensuite (3 Bed Private)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room, Ensuite (5 Bed Private)

Room, Ensuite (5 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Whitby

At YHA Whitby - Hostel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Whitby Beach and Whitby Harbour. Highlights at this Victorian 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. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Whitby hostel include North York Moors National Park and Robin Hood's Bay Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Whitby Abbey - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Whitby Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Whalebone Arch - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Whitby Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Whitby Pavilion - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 11 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Abbey Wharf - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Trenchers - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Magpie Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Whitby Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Esk Vaults - ‬8 min walk

About this property

YHA Whitby - Hostel

Victorian hostel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, an arcade/games room, and a garden are also featured at YHA Whitby - Hostel. Free self parking is available.

This Victorian Whitby hostel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1555
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
YHA Whitby - Hostel offers 26 accommodations. Bathrooms include a shower.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Games
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Lift (80 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (79 centimetre high)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1555
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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.

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; 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 JCB International. 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 Whitby Hostel
YHA Whitby
YHA Whitby - Hostel Whitby
YHA Whitby - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Whitby - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Whitby

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at YHA Whitby - Hostel?

Yep, YHA Whitby - Hostel has a free self car park.

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

As of 9 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Whitby - Hostel on 7 Sept 2025 start from NZ$146.81, 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 Whitby - Hostel?

Yep, YHA Whitby - Hostel is a short 13-minute walk from Whitby Beach.

Does YHA Whitby - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

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

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

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

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

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at YHA Whitby - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

YHA Whitby - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 139 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pam mustoe

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

Great break.

bell tent needed chairs to make getting dressed easier for those of us unable to balance or get up off the beds on the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

Absolutely amazing place to stay, clean and in a great location. The breakfast was amazing quality and value. Will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Recommend

Whitby is overpriced for overnight accommodation. Unless you are here for more than two nights the YHA is perfect. Great location (unless you don’t like walking uphill) beautiful views, free parking, basic but very comfortable beds and an amazing breakfast for £10 (2024) Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location as it is next to the Whitby Abbey. Location is reachable if you are driving. If you arrive by train, be prepared to walk more than the 199 steps up to the Abbey. One downside is lockers are not available in the rooms to secure your belongings whilst you are out and about.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neville, Croydon North

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here it was so nice easy to get to see the abbey and whitby is amazing place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Yha Whitby Abbey

My friends and I arrived at the exact booking in time and were attended to immediately..the dorm had 6 bunks of which 2 were occupied, the facilities were adequate but the veiw from the window was superb
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking- When you get to the Abby ticket box, There is an archway, follow straight down and you'll get the the parking area and entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, I will be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous place to stay to explore Whitby, explore the area and coastal walks. Facilities clean and tidy, great on-site cafe and the local town is walkable, albeit uphill on the return. And superb views of Whitby Abbey on the YHA doorstep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

EMMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great value for money stay. My private ensuite room basic but functional as simply needing somewhere to sleep. Hand soap provided in room but no towels. The property does have self catering kitchens, a tv room, lounge (with board games) and conservatory. The adjoining cafe (which is open to the public) serves full breakfasts from 7.30am and closes as 8.30pm. Despite signage requesting quiet between 11pm and 7am, I was subjected to raised voices from a nearby room well beyond 2am. Nobody present at checkout so a simple key drop box was provided.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were good. Place is in need of refresh. Smell from shower drains
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne Alice

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

Transgender day of remembrance trip

As a non binary person and woman I was treated with dignity and respect by the staff of the YHA and allowed to wait in tge television lounge Only negative was a lot of old people in the hostel as guests with their outdated attitudes towards LGBTQI+ people
Front of YHA Whitby
Room 2 YHA Whitby
Toilet room 2
Shower room 2
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

I will use again with no second thoughts

I did arrive in the dark and sat nav took me to the entrance but, small signage I missed so walked short distance to hostel to find you can drive through archway to car park and entrance. but I will know next time, I also booked breakfast (at a fair price) which I did enjoy, all staff I found was pleasant and helpful, so thank,s everyone how made my stay stress free,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jenifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Great location - the property is a little tired but ver good overall
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hoi Lam

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023