Title: YHA National Forest - Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=11886555&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 ## Photo gallery for YHA National Forest - Hostel ![Garden - YHA National Forest - Hostel (Swadlincote)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11890000/11886600/11886555/17886066.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception - YHA National Forest - Hostel (Swadlincote)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11890000/11886600/11886555/44b6e57d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shared kitchen - YHA National Forest - Hostel (Swadlincote)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11890000/11886600/11886555/2c58c386.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Books - YHA National Forest - Hostel (Swadlincote)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11890000/11886600/11886555/00e387b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - YHA National Forest - Hostel (Swadlincote)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11890000/11886600/11886555/20102e77.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. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast available - Laundry - Parking included - Free WiFi - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 15 - Dec 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=11886555&PinnedHotelID=11886555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=11886555&PinnedHotelID=11886555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 16 - Dec 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=11886555&PinnedHotelID=11886555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=11886555&PinnedHotelID=11886555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 19 - Dec 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=11886555&PinnedHotelID=11886555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=11886555&PinnedHotelID=11886555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 26 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=11886555&PinnedHotelID=11886555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=11886555&PinnedHotelID=11886555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6) ![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 ### View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6) ![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 ### View all photos for 3 Bed Private Room Ensuite including Double 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 ### View all photos for 4 Bed Private Room Ensuite ![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 ### View all photos for 5 Bed Private Room Ensuite including Double 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) ### 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. 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[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 ![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 - Donisthorpe Woodland Country Park \- 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Donington Park Racing Circuit \- 21 min drive \- 17.2 miles - National Exhibition Centre \- 39 min drive \- 29.0 miles - Villa Park \- 42 min drive \- 32.0 miles - Utilita Arena Birmingham \- 46 min drive \- 34.4 miles #### Getting around - Polesworth Station - 19 min drive - East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 33 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪mushroom hall - ‬5 min drive - ‪Robin Hood Inn - ‬17 min walk - ‪Hicks Lodge Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Mount Pleasant Inn - ‬5 min drive - ‪Lakeside Bistro & Tearoom - ‬13 min walk ## 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), games and a vending machine - Secured bike storage, meeting rooms and books ## Similar properties ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4450000/4449200/4449105/f9726ba8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport Derby - Pool - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews £72 includes taxes & fees 28 Dec - 29 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-28&endDate=2025-12-29&selected=4449105&PinnedHotelID=4449105&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 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 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 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 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 9.95 for adults and from GBP 4.95 for children - Towels fee: GBP 2.75 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? ### How much is parking at YHA National Forest - Hostel? ### What time is check-in at YHA National Forest - Hostel? ### What time is check-out at YHA National Forest - Hostel? ### Where is YHA National Forest - Hostel located? ## Have a question? 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