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YHA Helmsley - Hostel

Property class: 4

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A stone building with a door and windows, a van parked in front, and a rainbow in the sky.
A compact kitchen with a gas stove, oven, microwave, and a small refrigerator.
A building with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered patio area with two yellow umbrellas.
A room with wooden floors, a table with a red and white checkered tablecloth, a bench, and a painting of a building on the wall.
A restaurant with red and white checkered tablecloths, wooden chairs, and a red pitcher on the table.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Carlton Lane, Helmsley, York, England, YO62 5HB
  • Place, North York Moors National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Helmsley Castle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hemsley Walled Garden
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room (3 Bed Private Room Ensuite)

A bunk bed room with a sink and a small stool.

Room (3 Bed Private Room Ensuite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room (4 Bed Private Room)

A bunk bed room with a sink and a small stool.

Room (4 Bed Private Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room (6 Bed Private Room)

A bunk bed room with a sink and a small stool.

Room (6 Bed Private Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A bunk bed room with a sink and a small stool.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A bunk bed room with a sink and a small stool.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room (5 Bed Double Private Ensuite)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Helmsley

At YHA Helmsley - Hostel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of North York Moors National Park and Helmsley Arts Centre. 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 library and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a picnic area and luggage storage. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class York hostel include Cleveland Way and Helmsley Castle.
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What's nearby

  • North York Moors National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Duncombe Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cleveland Way - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Helmsley Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hemsley Walled Garden - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Thirsk Station - 23 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Feathers Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Byland Abbey Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Fairfax Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mannion & Co - ‬7 min walk

About this property

YHA Helmsley - Hostel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. YHA Helmsley - Hostel also features a library, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 4-star York hostel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1964
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
YHA Helmsley - Hostel offers 8 accommodations. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self 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

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1964
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5 PM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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, 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 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
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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. 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, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

YHA Helmsley Hostel York
YHA Helmsley Hostel
YHA Helmsley York
YHA Helmsley
YHA Helmsley - Hostel York
YHA Helmsley - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Helmsley - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation York

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at YHA Helmsley - Hostel?

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

Does YHA Helmsley - Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at YHA Helmsley - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

YHA Helmsley - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely staff and everything you could want in a hostel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little place with a very friendly vibe. Kept super clean and tidy, everything you want from a hostel!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great check in, spotless and tidy facilities. The lounge is gorgeous, especially in the evening with the candles and fire. Fully functional WiFi, central heating and hot showers. Glad to see such a well run YHA!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very nice, clean and comfortable hostel. Friendly staff in a great location. Everything you need for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan ann

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

A welcome to the area

Really friendly place to stay,simple clean and comfortable,lovely area with great shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good facility!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hostel but the check in is late. Friendly staff and comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and cheap
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Richo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Great location and helpful staff. Beds are usual hostel bunks but mattress was rock hard and noise from rooms around very loud.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just what was needed and the host went above and beyond. Thankyou.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Great for budget travel

I was surprised not to have electric plug next to bed, there was only 2 sockets on the whole room designed for 8 people. Otherwise my short stay was uncomplicated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Pleasently suprised.

Really freindly staff, centre of Helmsley. Great breakfast with a veggie option.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super en goed eten. Een aanrader voor trekkers. Geweldig ontbijt. Vriendelijke staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accueil sympathique, locaux impeccables: un très bon séjour
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fantastic stay recommend it 100% will be back asap
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nancy A

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

Nice place

My room was fine, clean and comfortable. The location was close to the center of Helmsley. Worked great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Charming stay in Helmsley, UK.

Stay was very good. We had a private family room, up to 4 beds with a private bathroom. Neil in the front desk was very nice and always looking to make our stay comfortable. The area is charming. If you are looking for a classical charming English village, this is one to check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Staff & service

Good value for money.

A lovely warm, friendly environment. The staff were excellent. A home away from home. My favourite part was the cosy candle lit dinning area with sofas around a fire. My least favourite part was sharing toilets and showers, but having said that it wasn't too bad on the whole.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amber

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023