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YHA Medway - Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostel in Gillingham with a restaurant and a bar

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Front of property
Books
Garden
Front of property
Breakfast and dinner served
YHA Medway - Hostel offers a quiet retreat with a garden for relaxation and a library for peaceful reading. Enjoy games, in-room WiFi, and meals at the Dining Room restaurant. Perfect for unwinding before exploring nearby attractions.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (4 Bed Private)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (2 Bed Private)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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3 Bed Private Room including Double Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

3 Bed Private Room including Double Bed

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (5 Bed Private)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Gillingham is home to YHA Medway - Hostel. Nucleus Arts and Central Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Strand Leisure Park and Historic Dockyard Chatham. The Vines Park and Buckmore Park Karting are also worth visiting.
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351 Capstone Road, Gillingham, England, ME7 3JE

What's nearby

  • Gillingham Business Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Historic Dockyard Chatham - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Rochester Castle - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Rochester Cathedral - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Diggerland - 11 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

  • Chatham Station - 5 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hen & Chickens Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wigmore Smallholders Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Queens Head - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Master Kebabs - ‬2 min drive

About this property

YHA Medway - Hostel

Property highlights
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library at YHA Medway - Hostel. The on-site restaurant, Dining Room, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and books
  • A vending machine, multilingual staff, and games
Room features
All guestrooms at YHA Medway - Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and soap
  • Communal kitchens and limited housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Dining Room

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8 AM - 10 AM) and Monday - Sunday (5 PM - 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and 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

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 debit 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.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

YHA Medway Hostel Gillingham
YHA Medway Hostel
YHA Medway Gillingham
YHA Medway
YHA Medway - Hostel Gillingham
YHA Medway - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Medway - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Gillingham

Frequently asked questions

Is YHA Medway - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at YHA Medway - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA Medway - Hostel located?

Situated in Gillingham, this hostel is steps from Capstone Farm Country Park and Chatham Ski and Snowboard Centre. Gillingham Business Park and Gillingham Golf Club are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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YHA Medway - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely place only stayed the 1 night but it was very clean. Definitely would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic for the price. Carpets were a little worn and a few scuffs on the walls, but very welcoming staff, clean and comfortable room and clean, warm, facilities. Plenty of showers etc. Had a comfortable lounge and excellent food prep facilities if you wanted to self cater,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay here,and found staff very helpful and accomadating,thanks again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Theophile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

jasmine key

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

jasmine key

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

jasmine key

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Cheapest private room I have found in Medway

cheap room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

JEREMY

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

Good spacious hostel

Stayed a Tuesday night. Not busy. Good value. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

jackson, cambridge

Disliked: Staff & service
i had forgotten my id and the guy at the reception was very rude and my bill had been paid online and e couldent find it he called the person who bboked it a lier
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Gute Jugi

Es ist eine einfache Jugi mit Kajütenbett. Die Unterkunft war angenehm sauber
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

The service and room was better than many hotels w

Clean room hot showers happy staff What more could you ask for

4/10 Poor

Jane, London

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

Nice place, but far too noisy.

Convenient location (with a car), ample parking, good facilities, and despite reviews saying the beds were hard, I found them comfortable. But there was one big drawback. The place is so noisy. You can hear every sound in the adjacent room (including the sink plumbing which was unhelpfully plumbed on the party wall so sounded like a torrent every time the tap was turned on). Every time someone walked down the hall, it was thud thud thud - I dread to think what it sounded like below. Then all the doors bang. I was awoken at least a dozen times over night when people got up to go to the loo, and once the child next door awoke at 6:30 am, further sleep was impossible. So if you value a good night's sleep and can't sleep through constant loud noises, better to look elsewhere, unless you are prepared to wear earplugs - my second night was ok. It wasn't that anyone was behaving badly but simply that the standard of the conversion construction is poor and should be upgraded to give the guests a reasonable night sleep. It's affordable, but at a cost. Personally I'd prefer to pay more and make sure I get a good night's sleep.

6/10 Okay

Christoph, Schweiz

Liked: Cleanliness

Hübsches Hotel

Hübsches Hotel in altem Gebäude. Sehr ringhörige Zimmer. Hotel liegt direkt neben einem Park mit grossem Spielplatz. Ideal für kleine Kinder...

6/10 Okay

David, AKL, NZ

Quite and out of the way

Set in the countryside it has adequate facilities and is kept in reasonably good order. Nearest town is a short drive away. Definitely need your own transport to get there though.

10/10 Excellent

Stu, Durham

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

Fantastic as a stopover after landing at dover

Great location - feels very rural and in a lovely building. Staff are absolutely fantastic and the facilities on offer are perfect for a stopover. Easy parking with a bar for the evening and breakfast in the morning. Great value.

10/10 Excellent

Rob, Southend-on-Sea

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

Converted Oast House

Very friendly and relaxing environment, opposite a lovely country park.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

I feel ok

Normally I fell good, the service is ok.But the walls of the room are thin and I can hear from other rooms, also I can hear the noises from other guestes outside, they make me not sleep very well.

8/10 Good

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent value for money

Very neat and tidy place to stay. The room was small although comfortable. the bunk beds were comfortable too. Great being able to have heating whenever you liked just by turning on the radiator. The shared showers were excellent always clean and hot too. I would definitely recommend this place. I stayed in a private room so not sure what the shared rooms are like. Only bad thing is no mobile phone reception and the walls are very thin so if there is a screaming baby or wild children there is no escaping that.

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