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YHA Swanage - Hostel

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

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YHA Swanage - Hostel sits right by the ocean, offering a garden and arcade/game room for guests to enjoy. Travelers can start their day with a buffet breakfast, relax by the lobby fireplace in the evening, or enjoy drinks at the bar.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

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Blackout drapes/curtains
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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2 Bed Private Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

2 Bed Private Room

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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3 Bed Private Ensuite

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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4 Bed Private Ensuite

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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5 Bed Private Room

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  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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6 Bed Private Ensuite

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  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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3 Bed Double Private Room

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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3 Bed Double Private Room Ensuite

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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5 Bed Double Private Room

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Blackout drapes/curtains
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  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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5 Bed Double Private Room Ensuite

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

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Single Room

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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3 Bed Private Room

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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4 Bed Private Room

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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6 Bed Private Room

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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Great Globe - 3 min drive - 1.3 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

  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪G Whites - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪White Horse Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬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), a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance, outdoor furniture, and secured bicycle storage
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

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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 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 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 Pier Beach, Swanage Beach, and Durlston Country Park. Swanage Pier and Dorset and East Devon Coast are also within 10 minutes. Swanage Station is 7 minutes by foot and Swanage Herston Halt Station is 28 minutes.

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