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YHA York - Hostel

4.0 star property

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Bed sheets
Porch
Reception
Family dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$69
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr

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

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Womenonly, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 8)

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

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Shared Dormitory, Menonly, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 8)

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

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Room, Ensuite (2 Bed Private)

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

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Room (4 Bed Private)

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

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Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private)

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

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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

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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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Room (6 Bed Private)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Room (6 Bed Private)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

About the area

York

YHA York - Hostel places you steps from Homestead Park and within a 15-minute stroll of St Mary's Lodge. 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 Shambles.
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What's nearby

  • York St. John University - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Yorkshire Museum Gardens - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • York Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • York Minster - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Shambles - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bootham Tavern - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪York Tasty House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Old Grey Mare - ‬5 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 10.95 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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

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  • 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 10.95 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 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA York - Hostel on 12 Apr 2026 start from NZ$69, 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. 135 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 223 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Perfect location for York city, and beyond

Lovely location, plenty of free parking. Lots of outdoor seating as well as plenty of tables, chairs and sofas inside. This is a very old building, so the floors squeak and the beds move when people are walking around. Room HO1 has a very squeaky door, which has woken us all up every time someone needs to go out to the toilet. I did mention to staff a spot of WD40 would do it, but it wasn't sorted. The door locks are also electronically locked, meaning they have to be slammed to close, not ideal when everyone else is trying to sleep. The toilets and showers are outside of the room and very small, but I never had to wait. The kitchen is quite small for the number of guests and can get extremley busy on the evening. These are all factual comments, not critisisms, as it's more than sufficient for a hostel. I would book again, I think Windermere set the standard for me! 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

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

Convenient and pleasant location

A very practical location for those happy with a safe/direct once mile walk to the city centre (or just round the corner for anyone attending cricket or rugby matches at York Sports Club, like we were). Free parking (enter reg details at reception to qualify) and the lovely adjacent park are extra bonuses. The staff are excellent and the food was very good, with exceptional value £1 meals for kids. The rooms are basic as you'd expect for a YHA and we had a bit of noise disturbance from a nearby family because the sound echoes down the corridors, but that was just pot luck of who else was also there that night. In the en suite rooms, it's worth taking off your shoes before using the sink, because it's unusually built into the run off of the shower basin, so that avoids treading dirty or damp footprints everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Really nice place, wish I could've stayed longer!

Needed a last-minute place to stay the night whilst I was at a weekend event in York. Had a pleasant experience parking and getting in, the shared toilets and shower were clean. The only issue was that one of the bunk beds had built-in lights and outlets that didn't work. I checked and they were plugged in and switched on at the wall, but there was no light, and the outlets wouldn't charge my phone. Would've been nice if there was a direct bus route between the hostel and the city centre as well, but that's York's problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t ask for more. Staff were amazing. Good food and drink served and a brilliant cappuccino in the morning. Should be more expensive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024