YHA National Forest - Hostel

Hostel in Swadlincote with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

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.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar
Breakfast available
Laundry
Parking included
Free WiFi
Business services

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sept 13 - Sept 14

Tomorrow

Sept 14 - Sept 15

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

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

4 Bed Private Room Ensuite

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds

Sleeps 4
2 Single Bunk Beds

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

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

3 Bed Private Room Ensuite including Double Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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 activities can be experienced at Cineworld Burton upon Trent and Garlands Shooting Ground. Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre and Sweet Memory Lane are also worth visiting.

Visit our Swadlincote travel guide

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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
Calke Abbey - 20 min drive - 8.8 miles
Donington Park Racing Circuit - 23 min drive - 13.4 miles
National Memorial Arboretum - 27 min drive - 11.5 miles

Getting around

Polesworth Station - 19 min drive
East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Jennings’ Rooms - ‬6 min drive
‪Robin Hood Inn - ‬17 min walk
‪Gresley Old Hall - ‬8 min drive
‪Miners Arms - ‬7 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), a vending machine and a TV in reception
Secured bike storage, smoke-free property and games

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)

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.