Title: YHA National Forest - Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # YHA National Forest - Hostel Hostel in Swadlincote with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11890000/11886600/11886555/17886066.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11890000/11886600/11886555/10931a6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11890000/11886600/11886555/00e387b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shared kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11890000/11886600/11886555/2c58c386.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shared kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11890000/11886600/11886555/35f36b7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies YHA National Forest - Hostel provides a tranquil escape within the National Forest. Guests can enjoy quiet moments in the garden, browse books from the library, or meet fellow travelers at the bar. Staff members receive consistent praise from visitors for their helpful service. 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast available - Laundry - Parking included - Free WiFi - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 29 - Oct 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=11886555&PinnedHotelID=11886555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=11886555&PinnedHotelID=11886555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 30 - Oct 31](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=11886555&PinnedHotelID=11886555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=11886555&PinnedHotelID=11886555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 31 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=11886555&PinnedHotelID=11886555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=11886555&PinnedHotelID=11886555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=11886555&PinnedHotelID=11886555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=11886555&PinnedHotelID=11886555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![Bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11890000/11886600/11886555/8c331c4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6) - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ![Bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11890000/11886600/11886555/8c331c4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6) - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ![Bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11890000/11886600/11886555/32b7b2da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 3 Bed Private Room Ensuite including Double Bed 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews ### Highlights Free cots/infant beds - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11890000/11886600/11886555/8c331c4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 4 Bed Private Room Ensuite ### Highlights Free cots/infant beds - Sleeps 4 - 2 Single Bunk Beds ![Bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11890000/11886600/11886555/32b7b2da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 5 Bed Private Room Ensuite including Double Bed ### Highlights Free cots/infant beds - Sleeps 5 - 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSwadlincote-Hotels-YHA-National-Forest-Hostel.h11886555.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSwadlincote-Hotels-YHA-National-Forest-Hostel.h11886555.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Swadlincote is home to YHA National Forest - Hostel. Sharpe's Pottery Museum and Ashby Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre and Sweet Memory Lane. Twycross Zoo and Catton Hall are also worth visiting. [Visit our Swadlincote travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Swadlincote.dx6129807) [View more Hostels in Swadlincote](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Swadlincote-Hostels.d6129807-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C52.73849%2C-1.55072&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IOY20fqX-8Ep4R_2LcLHLlIEc54=) 48 Bath Lane, Moira, Swadlincote, England, DE12 6BD ### What's nearby - Ashby de la Zouch Castle - 10 min drive - 5.1 miles - Twycross Zoo - 12 min drive - 8.1 miles - National Forest Adventure Farm - 21 min drive - 10.9 miles - St. George's Park - 22 min drive - 12.9 miles - Donington Park Racing Circuit - 23 min drive - 13.4 miles ### Getting around - Polesworth Station - 19 min drive - East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 33 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Robin Hood Inn - ‬17 min walk - ‪Mount Pleasant Inn - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Red Lion - ‬7 min drive - ‪mushroom hall - ‬5 min drive - ‪Cricketts Inn - ‬4 min drive ## About this property ### YHA National Forest - Hostel Upscale hostel You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and a library at YHA National Forest - Hostel. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar. Other perks at this hostel include: - Free self-parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), 1 meeting room and smoke-free property - Secured bike storage, a vending machine and games ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1460000/1452100/1452077/921ea7b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Best Western Appleby Park Hotel Swadlincote - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Breakfast available 8.2 Very good 605 reviews £63 includes taxes & fees 7 Nov - 8 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=1452077&PinnedHotelID=1452077&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 ### Food and drink - Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee: GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe ### Restaurants on site - National Forest Cafe ### Things to do - Bicycle storage - Books - Games - Library - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Vending machine ### Guest services - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Business services - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Garden - 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 - Braille/raised signage - No lift - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - Communal living room - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Shower ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM Minimum check-in age - 16 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:30 AM - 10 PM) Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in 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 Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and from GBP 3.50 for children - Towels fee: GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking. If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### National rating This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England. ### Property is also known as YHA National Forest Hostel Swadlincote YHA National Forest Hostel YHA National Forest Swadlincote YHA National Forest YHA National Forest - Hostel Swadlincote YHA National Forest - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is YHA National Forest - Hostel pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at YHA National Forest - Hostel? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at YHA National Forest - Hostel? > Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at YHA National Forest - Hostel? > Checkout is at 10 AM. ### Where is YHA National Forest - Hostel located? > Situated in Swadlincote, this hostel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Donisthorpe Woodland Country Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Saltersford Wood Country Park and Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre. Sharpe's Pottery Museum is 3 mi (4.8 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## YHA National Forest - Hostel Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 9.6 Eco-friendliness ### 8.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 22 8 - Good 18 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### K.Coulson 13 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good all round. Did exactly what it said on the packet, comfy, good parking, helpful staff, lovely breakfast. Thanks. ##### K.Coulson Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Jacqueline 12 Jun 2022 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort #### Good basic accommodation Basic rooms, clean bedding. Take a towel. Quite noisy Saturday night but Sunday was quieter. Breakfast is particularly good and a vegetarian option is also available. Pre-booking is necessary. Staff very helpful and friendly. ##### Jacqueline Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea 18 Sept 2022 ##### Andrea Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ionel 2 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Ionel Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret 7 Aug 2022 ##### Margaret Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet 14 Jul 2022 ##### Janet Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### D 29 May 2022 ##### D Stayed 1 night in May 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Guy 27 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I was pleasantly surprised by the YHA. Sure, you don't get a kettle or a TV in your room - so it is a little Spartan but it was quiet, clean and had individual rooms available with a shower and toilet. The local area was quiet and picturesque. I would happily stay here again. ##### Guy Stayed 1 night in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet 23 May 2022 ##### Janet Stayed 1 night in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stuart 7 Oct 2021 ##### Stuart Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert 1 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Robert Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet 4 Sept 2021 ##### Janet Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Kim 1 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good location for walking to local attractions. Friendly, helpful staff. Shane about the noisy families next door keeping me awake til two in the morning. ##### Kim Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louise 1 Aug 2021 ##### Louise Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 13 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Max 20 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Overall for the price it was sublime Amazing ##### Max Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 15 Sept 2019 Disliked: Staff & service I cancelled the booking however refused to refund me ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 11 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice grounds with a real country feel. Very friendly and helpful staff. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 8 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nicely placed YHA on the edge of the National Forest so plenty of good walking and cycling around. Dinner and breakfast is available and is of a good standard. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 18 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent location, great facility and very good value for money. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Jacqueline 1 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful setting Beautiful setting, so mush to see and do locally. All the amenities you need. Nice and clean, staff really friendly ##### Jacqueline Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan 26 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Ideal for the National Forest Trails Basic accommodation but clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful. Ideally situated right next to the trails of the National Forest. ##### Susan Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 14 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I loved it, perfect setting, excellent value for money. I can't wait to go back! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Amy 11 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Clean and lovely staff. Fantastic value for money ##### Amy Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel 8 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Comfortable Clean with nice shower ##### Daniel Stayed 1 night in May 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Spa Chester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-And-Spa-Chester.h527788.Hotel-Information) > > [Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Grosvenor-Pulford-Hotel-Spa.h790572.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Lake Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carnforth-Hotels-Pine-Lake-Resort.h1928661.Hotel-Information) > > [5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashbourne-Hotels-5-Detached-Stone-Cottage-With-A-Private-Indoor-Pool.h31752210.Hotel-Information) > > [The Windermere Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-The-Windermere-Hotel.h13431161.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Hotel Christchurch](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-The-Christchurch-Harbour-Hotel-And-Spa.h18097.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Cotswold Water Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cirencester-Hotels-De-Vere-Cotswold-Water-Park.h1770053.Hotel-Information) > > [Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Cambridge-Belfry.h1103020.Hotel-Information) > > [Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leeds-Hotels-Oulton-Hall-Hotel.h15948.Hotel-Information) > > [The Park Royal Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Warrington-Hotels-The-Park-Royal.h24462.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Windsor Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Egham-Hotels-Fairmont-Windsor-Park.h60335617.Hotel-Information) > > [Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bolton-Hotels-Last-Drop-Village-Hotel-And-Spa.h9341.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Doubletree-By-Hilton-Cheltenham.h65899.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis budget Manchester Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Ibis-Budget-Manchester-Airport.h75715089.Hotel-Information) > > [Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Woodbridge-Hotels-Ufford-Park-Woodbridge-Hotel.h12685.Hotel-Information) > > [Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Norwich-Hotels-Dunston-Hall.h519081.Hotel-Information) > > [Redworth Hall Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newton-Aycliffe-Hotels-Redworth-Hall-Hotel.h517266.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Whitby](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitby-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel.h57917040.Hotel-Information) > > [Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-Macdonald-Old-England-Hotel-Spa.h10610.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Manchester-Airport.h26104.Hotel-Information) > > [Cave Hotel & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Faversham-Hotels-Cave-Hotel-Golf-Resort.h33410673.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Manchester-City-Centre.h2601411.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Tortworth Court](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-De-Vere-Tortworth-Court.h570412.Hotel-Information) > > [ORIDA Maidstone Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maidstone-Hotels-ORIDA-Maidstone-Hotel.h74419166.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakes Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-Lakes-Hotel-And-Spa.h901040.Hotel-Information) > > [Aphrodites Group](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-Aphrodites-Group.h901033.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hook-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Hampshire.h986107.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Towcester-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Silverstone.h48251404.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Bristol-Airport.h16543862.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Wokefield Estate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading-Hotels-De-Vere-Wokefield-Estate.h1044123.Hotel-Information)