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YHA York - Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near York Minster

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Reception
Bed sheets
Porch
Lobby
Family dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$63
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May

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Water End, Clifton, York, England, YO30 6LP
  • York Minster
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • York City Walls
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Shambles
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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

Highlights

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

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Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private including Double Bed)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Room, Ensuite (5 Bed Private including Double Bed)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Room

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Bed sheets

Room (6 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

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

Highlights

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

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Bed sheets

Room (4 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Bed sheets

Room, Ensuite (2 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

York

At YHA York - Hostel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Bootham Crescent Stadium and 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 Minster - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • York St. John University - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • York City Walls - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Shambles - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Love Cheese - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bootham Tavern - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪North South - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Dormouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mrs Greedy's - ‬16 min walk

About this property

YHA York - Hostel

Hostel with free parking, near York Minster
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. 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
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
YHA York - Hostel offers 45 accommodations. Bathrooms include a shower.

Languages

English

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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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 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
  • TV in common areas

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

  • Meeting room

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)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • 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
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 9.95 for adults and from GBP 5.95 for children
  • Towels fee: GBP 2.50 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
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.
    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 22 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA York - Hostel on 5 May 2025 start from AU$62.54, 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. 115 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 200 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Pauline

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Firmeda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Uncomfortable

Really uncomfortable bed...back is hurting ..pillows not comfortable....dirty toilets n showers really not very nice at all..window left open in bathroom bees buzzing in bathroom had to use other toilet ...internet not working....disappointed overall ...staff were pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Amenities
Clean rooms and facilities. Lovely staff. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great place

Great stay and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Denise

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely shared areas but the room was poor. The bathroom fan would not go off all night which was very noisy. The bed lights and charge points did not work. Vegan breakfast options were very limited and the server did not know was vegan so I got a refund and ate in York instead.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run efficiently with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nuala

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

Great option for a budget stay in York

Lovely, well-appointed hostel just a 20 min walk from York city centre along the river. Room was clean, quiet and comfortable and the hostel has great facilities. Located right next to a beautiful park. Great value for money, would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanshika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was lovely and the accommodations were very clean and tidy. It was a very easy walk into the city center and we are glad we have the experience. The set up for the shower and toilet was tight, but it made sense if one is traveling with others who are not their family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anand Raj

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing YH. A pleasant walk into town. About 1.5 miles along the river or down an interesting street.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Nina

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

Great place to stay to explore York

A cheap & cheerful place to stay. Great private room, clean, warm & comfortable. Perfect location to explore the city of York.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Not our first visit and definitely not our last.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023