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YHA York - Hostel

4.0 star property

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A reception desk with a stone-textured design, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a menu board to the left.
A small, well-lit room with a skylight, a bed with green pillows, and two wall-mounted coffee machines.
Restaurant
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A YHA York building entrance with glass doors, a welcome sign, and outdoor seating area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$118
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July

Explore the area

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Water End, Clifton, York, England, YO30 6LP
  • Place, York St. John University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, York Minster
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Womenonly, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 8)

Bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Womenonly, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 8)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Menonly, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 8)

Bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Menonly, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 8)

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Room, Ensuite (2 Bed Private)

A bunk bed with green bedding, a red sink, and a mirror above it.

Room, Ensuite (2 Bed Private)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Room (4 Bed Private)

A room with bunk beds, each with green bedding and pillows.

Room (4 Bed Private)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private)

A bunk bed with green bedding, a red sink, and a mirror above it.

Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private)

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private including Double Bed)

A bunk bed with green bedding, a red sink, and a mirror above it.

Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private including Double Bed)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Room, Ensuite (5 Bed Private including Double Bed)

A bunk bed with green bedding, a red sink, and a mirror above it.

Room, Ensuite (5 Bed Private including Double Bed)

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets

Room (6 Bed Private)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, each with green pillows, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Room (6 Bed Private)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

York

YHA York - Hostel places you steps from Homestead Park and within a 15-minute stroll of Bootham Crescent Stadium. 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 24-hour front desk and a games room. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class York hostel include York Minster and York Christmas Market.
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What's nearby

  • York St. John University - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • York Minster - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Shambles - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • York Christmas Market - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • York City Walls - 7 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • York Station - 19 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bootham Tavern - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Roots York - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪York Tasty House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Exhibition Hotel - ‬18 min walk

About this property

YHA York - Hostel

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 3 meeting rooms available. A vending machine, an arcade/games room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at YHA York - Hostel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star York hostel is smoke free.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
YHA York - Hostel offers 45 accommodations. Bathrooms include a shower.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full 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 coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Games

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

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.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Staffed front desk

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 full 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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
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, JCB International and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at YHA York - Hostel?

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

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

As of 29 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA York - Hostel on 12 Jul 2026 start from NZ$118, 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.

Does YHA York - Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at YHA York - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

YHA York - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 229 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ravichandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent budget stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent friendly staff, and I had the best sleep I’ve had for ages!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Short walk into city centre & great parking .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Super

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable environment
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything from start to finish was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facilitate is clean, walkable to city center. Staff is nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, en suite bathroom. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zain

Liked: Staff & service
Very friendly and helpful staff. V homely place. Not the cleanest, but very comfortable and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

The whole stay was excellent. When we arrived I explained that I suffered from medical problems and the receptionist immediately changed our room to accommodate my needs. Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, good food and reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great place

Great stay and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

On Ki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, 24 hours check in, great small and well equipped kitchen, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly and the facilities excellent. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina

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

Great place to stay to explore York

A cheap & cheerful place to stay. Great private room, clean, warm & comfortable. Perfect location to explore the city of York.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very goof atmospehere. I shared a 4 bed room with my daughter for 50 which is a really good deal and the 25' walk along the river to get there was very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our family of five stayed here for two nights while visiting York and couldn’t be happier with our stay. We walked to the old city several times each day and the breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We wanted somewhere reasonably priced but clean and not too far away from York races and the train stations. This is exactly what we got. The added bonus was the staff were amazing! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I will recommend to my friends
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Very good accommodation for the price

Really nice place to stay. Clean comfy room, decent kitchen, very well maintained. No complaints apart from the pillows were a bit too hard. Will certainly use again. Almost perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's was much more than we expected for the price we paid. Everything about the place was amazing. Definitely go back and will continue to use others around the country.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run efficiently with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Amenities
Not our first visit and definitely not our last.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Amenities
Clean rooms and facilities. Lovely staff. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024