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YHA Swanage - Hostel

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

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Living area
Living area
Front of property
Beach nearby
1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
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Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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3 Bed Private Room

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Blackout drapes/curtains
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In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

6 Bed Private Room

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
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In-room safe
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room, Multiple Beds

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
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Shared/communal kitchen
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In-room safe
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
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Shared/communal kitchen
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In-room safe
  • 0.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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6 Bed Private Room

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Blackout drapes/curtains
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Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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5 Bed Private Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

5 Bed Private Room

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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3 Bed Private Room

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Triple Room

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
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Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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2 Bed Private Room

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
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Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

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

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Shared/communal kitchen
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In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Single Room

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Cluny, Cluny Crescent, Swanage, England, BH19 2BS

What's nearby

  • Pier Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Swanage Pier - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Swanage Beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Durlston Country Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Swanage Station - 7 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Funworld Arcade - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Black Swan Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gee Whites - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Salt Pig Too - ‬5 min walk

About this property

YHA Swanage - Hostel

Hostel near Corfe Castle
You can look forward to a garden, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities at YHA Swanage - Hostel. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and outdoor furniture
  • A front-desk safe, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at YHA Swanage - Hostel boast comforts such as safes and room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and soap
  • Communal kitchens, cookware/dishes/utensils, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet 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 Swanage Hostel
YHA Swanage
YHA Swanage - Hostel Swanage
YHA Swanage - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Swanage - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Swanage

Frequently asked questions

Is YHA Swanage - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at YHA Swanage - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA Swanage - Hostel located?

Situated by the ocean, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre, Pier Beach, and Swanage Beach. Durlston Country Park and Swanage Pier are also within 10 minutes. Swanage Station is 7 minutes by foot and Swanage Herston Halt Station is 28 minutes.

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YHA Swanage - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbelievably cheap stay. Lovely en suite room with sea view. Staff very friendly and helpful. My first stay in a YHA in nearly 30 years and experience was so good I’m looking to come again. Only gripe would be internet signal in rooms a bit poor
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the fact there was a lounge and the kitchen was great. The gentleman on the desk was lovely too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

One night stay at Swanage

Lovely room with amazing view of Swanage very clean, will certainly be back 😎very helpful staff and great breakfast x
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Amazing stay 100% excellent

It was a really good trip to the yha in Swanage as it was really clean and the bed was comfy and the bedding was cosy and comfortable and the price was very reasonable I didn’t use the lounge or bar so can’t comment about those things or the kitchen overall it was a good experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was totally spoilt when a large group of rugby club families arrived and took over the building for 2 of our three nights. Loud shouting until the early hours. Children running around the corridors and in and out the building No YHA staff on duty at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

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

10/10 Excellent

André

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

gagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience with stay and facilities available, its present in a very price location and nearby to a lot of other amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zara

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michail

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

Great place to stay in Swanage

Very clean and comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Breakfast was excellent too. Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely Swanage

This hostel is ideal for visiting swanage its clean comfortable with lovely staff free parking and just a stones throw away from the town centre
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and cheerful. The bedside lights could do with being angled differently and less bright.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Oxana

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

Great stay

Great location sea view from our room was a bonus . Good parking on site. Staff very helpful . Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mala

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

Excellent

We stayed for in this lovely YHA for two nights and wished it was for longer. The staff were so friendly and Gary went out of his way to accommodate us at short notice. The hostel is modern, clean, spacious save very well located. They've done a fabulous job of trying to keep guests safe during COVID. Thank you for all your care. We hope to return again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

Brilliant place to stay.

The staff were very helpful and friendly. The YHA is positioned perfectly for all the local amenities. The place was spotlessly clean. I'll definitely stay they again when back in Swanage.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and friendly. Room and facilities extremely clean. Free parking was a bonus
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place clean staff good food good.close to town beach, only negative staff smelt of cigarettes when booking me in , not nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Igor

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

8/10 Good

jennifer

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

2 nights sharing female dorm

I enjoyed my stay here, kitchen was nicely laid out and spotless. Great to see recycling provisions too. Shower fine and shared a room for a very reasonable price. For a hostel i slept well and was not disturbed by noises outside my room. Great access to public transport and beach. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019