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Kirkby Stephen Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, steps from Eden Valley

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils
Staircase
Daily full breakfast (GBP 7.50 per person)
Lounge
Kirkby Stephen Hostel, near Yorkshire Dales, offers WiFi for planning activities and bike rentals for exploration. Guests value the practical amenities: meeting rooms for gatherings, luggage storage for flexibility, and a front-desk safe for peace of mind.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Market Street, Kirkby Stephen, England, CA17 4QQ

What's nearby

  • Eden Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Stainmore Railway Company Ltd. - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Brough Castle - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Wensleydale Creamery - 26 min drive - 21.0 miles

Getting around

  • Kirkby Stephen Station - 3 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandford Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stainmore Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The King's Head - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Inn at Brough - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Black Swan - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Kirkby Stephen Hostel

Hostel near Yorkshire Dales National Park
Kirkby Stephen Hostel provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Kirkby Stephen Hostel include amenities such as WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 7.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 7.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Kirkby Stephen Hostel
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kirkby Stephen Hostel
Kirkby Stephen Hostel Kirkby Stephen
Kirkby Stephen Hostel Kirkby Stephen
Kirkby Stephen Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirkby Stephen Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kirkby Stephen Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kirkby Stephen Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kirkby Stephen Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kirkby Stephen Hostel located?

Situated in Kirkby Stephen, this hostel is steps from Lesley Rowe and Eden Valley. Yorkshire Dales National Park is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

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Kirkby Stephen Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

My one night stay

I was only there a night but used kitchen facilities shower etc all seemed clean and working. I really feel the cold so delighted to find heater in my room if I needed it. Denise was welcoming when I arrived and checked in the next morning with everyone in dining room to check things ok .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hostel was not staffed 24/7. Arrived at 18.30 to locked door with instructions pinned to door on how to gain access; same for second night. No breakfast was available on either day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

Great budget stay

Excellent budget stay. I was the only person in an 8-bed dorm, and was one of only two people using the communal facilities on the night of my visit. Excellent hostel facilities and good systems in place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

JI WON

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

M J

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

A clean, comfortable hostel in a former chapel.

Spacious lounge and kitchen area in the former chapel. Nice rooms and sturdy bunk beds that don't rattle when you get in and out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mavis

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

A quirky delight !

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hamed

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, comfortable, well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

zahida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Efficient check in process. We had a lovely big room. Good showers. Town centre location. Supermarket opposite the hostel and lots of places to get food. Good bike storage facilities. We really enjoyed our stay here. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonny, Bristol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Hostel in the center of the Town. Very clean and tidy, with a wonderful communal area to sit, relax and prepare food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Shindo

教会ホテル

写真で見ると教会っぽいと思ってましたが、実際に教会でした。ダイニングも教会の椅子などを利用していてとても雰囲気がありました。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and nice area to visit. Very peaceful. Plenty of walks to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

glenn

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

Kirkby stephen hostel

Last minute change of plan from camping due to the weather, myself and the family were highly supprised. It was a lovely place to say and Debbie was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susie, East Anglia

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

Atmospheric, welcoming and clean hostel.

Great hostel- very friendly helpful staff. It suited us as a family very well, we stayed for 3 nights in August. The large communal room was great, with room to play board games (provided or our own). The hostel was very popular with walkers, it would also be great for youth/ kids' groups. We would choose this hostel again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good location

Well equipped hostel. Good location on High Street close to pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

James, Suffolk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a very large, functional ex-chapel, situated perfectly for fast food or groceries, and lends itself very well to being a hostel. The kitchen is well equipped. It is tired in decor, but it’s more than comfortable, and its price adequately reflects this. It even has its own drying room for the wet days. Very friendly and helpful duty staff member.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Mrs J M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Kirby Stephen Hostel

Return to a hostel we went to after first being converted from a chapel, and was then part of the YHA. Showing its age a bit now, but still an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

R M J

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

Basic but value for money.

Basic room but given the price it is very good value. Very welcoming and the cooked breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

2/10 Terrible

Peter

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

Couldn't check in til after dark. Awful service.

When I arrived at 8:15pm there was a note saying I should call a mobile number. I rang 5 times over a two hour period and left voicemails but I didn't get a text with the door code until after 10pm. I had to sit outside in the dark and entertain myself in this time. Phone signal isn't a problem in Kirkby Stephen, I had full 4G signal so this was totally inexcusable and it wasn't even like I arrived especially late. This was the worst service I've ever had at a hostel and I've stayed in lots. If you get allowed inside it's quite nice. It's an old church which is interesting. Shame about the terrible service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

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