YHA York - Hostel

Travelers find this lively hostel strikes the perfect balance between playful energy and peaceful downtime, with spaces designed for both socializing and unwinding.

A YHA York building entrance with glass doors, a welcome sign, and outdoor seating area. - YHA York - Hostel (York)

A bar area with wooden flooring and white walls, featuring a purple backdrop and shelves with bottles. - YHA York - Hostel (York)

A small, well-lit room with a skylight, a bed with green pillows, and two wall-mounted coffee machines. - YHA York - Hostel (York)

A dining area with a large table and chairs, a view through a glass door to an outdoor seating area, and a vase of flowers on the table. - YHA York - Hostel (York)

YHA York - Hostel welcomes guests near York Minster. Enjoy WiFi throughout, relax in the peaceful garden, or head to the arcade/game room for friendly competition. The convenient location consistently earns positive reviews from visitors.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Parking included
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Business services
Bar
Laundry room

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Room options

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Tonight

Jul 15 - Jul 16

Tomorrow

Jul 16 - Jul 17

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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Shared Dormitory, Womenonly, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 8)

Good

100 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Menonly, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 8)

100 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

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

Room, Ensuite (2 Bed Private)

Very good

70 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Single Bunk Bed

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

Room (4 Bed Private)

Very good

90 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Single Bunk Beds

Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private)

90 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Single Bunk Beds

Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private including Double Bed)

Good

100 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Room, Ensuite (5 Bed Private including Double Bed)

100 sq ft
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Room (6 Bed Private)

Sleeps 6
3 Single Bunk Beds

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

Room (6 Bed Private)

Exceptional

1 bedroom
Sleeps 6
3 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

York is home to YHA York - Hostel. Notable landmarks in the area include York Minster and Shambles. Yorkshire Museum Gardens and Yorkshire Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our York travel guide

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Water End, Clifton, York, England, YO30 6LP

What's nearby

York St. John University
16 min walk - 0.9 miles
York Minster
4 min drive - 1.3 miles
Shambles
6 min drive - 1.6 miles
York City Walls
7 min drive - 2.1 miles
York Christmas Market
7 min drive - 2.1 miles

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
Roots York
14 min walk
Old Grey Mare
5 min walk
Brief Encounter Restaurant
3 min drive

About this property

YHA York - Hostel

Upscale hostel near York Minster
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and an arcade/games room at YHA York - Hostel. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
- Free self-parking
- Full breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket information and a billiards/pool table
- A vending machine, games and outdoor furniture

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Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Breakfast available

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

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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)

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Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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)

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 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

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

Only registered guests are allowed in the 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is YHA York - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 15 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA York - Hostel on 26 Jul 2026 start from £64, 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.

How much is parking at YHA York - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at YHA York - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at YHA York - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA York - Hostel located?

Situated in York, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bootham Crescent Stadium, York Minster, and Shambles. St Mary's Lodge and St. Olave's Church are also within 15 minutes. York Station is 19 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 19 minutes.

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YHA York - Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

25 Nov 2025

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

James

27 Jun 2024

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

Jamie

27 Sept 2024

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

5 Dec 2023

13 Jan 2024

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

Amazing experience!

I came with my friends to York for the for the first time, and the stay here made the overall experience wonderful. Everything was perfect, and in the morning we had a nice breakfast. I would stay here again on my next trip to York :))

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nuala

1 Apr 2024

16 Dec 2023

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

Great Location in York.

This is a well provisioned youth hostel with attentive staff.The location in York is excellent - it is a 20 minute walk alongside the river to the city centre. You can leave your car in the YHA car park. Noise from the heating system / extractor fans was an issue - it wasn't the quietest place. Also not cheap! Budget hotels can be cheaper than YHAs these days, but YHAs have kitchens and social spaces that make the difference.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly

28 Aug 2025

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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

21 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value for money-lovely location.

Good location-short journey from city centre. Well equipped room-ensuite family with 2 sets of bunkbeds, seperate toilet and seperate shower room ensuite with sink in room and two mirrors. Beds have power supply and lamp for each bed. Additional two twin plug sockets near radiator. Mattress a little hard for my liking but ok. Clean bedding, beds made up-bring your own towel/s. The range of food on offer throughout the day looked great but due to allergies/intolerance didn't try anything from the menu. Polite and helpful staff. Clean communal areas with lots of games available for families or friends to use whilst onsite. Beautiful well kept grounds although persistent rain and wind meant I only looked at it through the windows. Hope to revisit later in the year. Recommend as great value for money.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

Verified

6/10 Okay

Amy

17 Sept 2023

PROS: Location is great, grounds well kept, there is food and drink served, decent sized kitchen area, laundry (1 washer/1 dryer- staff failed to put note on the dryer or tell guests that it was out of order:( so I had to pack wet clothes), lg. common area with tables inside and out, and the staff is nice, though most were maybe too young to provide good customer service. Cons: This is NOT a place to stay if you have physical disabilities- it is a warren of halls, stairs, and doors leading to more halls, stairs, and doors. There is no elevator or convenient exit/ entrance to get from the main building to the strictly accommodation building. I found desiccated ice cream running down the wall that had probably been there for a few weeks/ month. They did come and clean it promptly, however upon remaking my bed, I noticed the duvet cover on my blanket had blood on it. Not mine. More than likely a stain that did not wash out, but glaringly obvious for whoever "changed" it. I had noticed a hair on my bed on my 1st night, but I thought maybe it was just the cleaners. At this point though, I felt like maybe this room hadn't been cleaned. The manager apologized via email, and the cleaner put a new sheet on the bed, but when I told him about the blood he blamed the laundry service. Maybe so, however NO ONE came to take it away? Disappointed by lack of customer service. I was offered a beverage as a token, but it was as I was leaving. I would stay here again, but would do a clean chec

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

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YHA York - Hostel

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Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

National rating

Frequently asked questions

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YHA York - Hostel Reviews

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Dennis

Dennis

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Alan

10/10 Excellent

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