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YHA Boggle Hole - Hostel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hostel with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Set in peaceful countryside, YHA Boggle Hole offers a genuine escape with practical comforts. Enjoy free WiFi in common areas, a welcoming cafe, and a relaxing garden. Cyclists appreciate secure bike storage, and the on-site bar and laundry facilities are convenient.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Shared kitchen facilities

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room (2 Bed Private)

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Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room (3 Bed Private including Double Bed)

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

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Room (4 Bed Private)

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Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room, Ensuite (3 Bed Private including Double Bed)

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Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room (5 Bed Private with shared bathroom)

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

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Room (6 Bed Private)

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  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (6 Bed Double Private)

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Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

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Mill Beck, Fylingthorpe, Whitby, England, YO22 4UQ

What's nearby

  • Robin Hood's Bay Beach - 15 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Whitby Harbour - 19 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Whitby Abbey - 19 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Whitby Beach - 19 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Whitby Pavilion - 20 min drive - 10.4 miles

Getting around

  • Ruswarp Station - 18 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Angel Hotel (Wetherspoon) - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Whitby Brewery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Dolphin Hotel - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Bay Hotel - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fish Box - ‬18 min walk

About this property

YHA Boggle Hole - Hostel

Hostel near Robin Hood's Bay Beach
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities at YHA Boggle Hole - Hostel. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms, and secured bicycle storage
  • Barbecue grills and smoke-free premises
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking within 0.3 miles
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full 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 coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 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 (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 Boggle Hole Hostel Whitby
YHA Boggle Hole Hostel
YHA Boggle Hole Whitby
YHA Boggle Hole
Yha Boggle Hole Hostel Whitby
YHA Boggle Hole - Hostel Whitby
YHA Boggle Hole - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Boggle Hole - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Whitby

Frequently asked questions

Is YHA Boggle Hole - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at YHA Boggle Hole - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at YHA Boggle Hole - 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 Boggle Hole - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA Boggle Hole - Hostel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Whitby hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Old Coastguard Station Visitor's Centre and Robin Hood's Bay Beach. Robin Hood's Bay Museum and St. Stephen's Church are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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YHA Boggle Hole - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 80 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

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

Finally got to stay....

Always wanted to stay here, it didn't disappoint. Comfy beds, clean showers ans and bathroom areas. Very friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Location that must be experienced.

Excellent location & everything was as expected for YHA accommodation. Comfortable & convenient with very friendly helpful staff. Our second visit here. If you’re not going with children, I would recommend visiting during term time!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting and found the place very secure , bit dusty in my room but bedding clean. Kitchen facilities excellent and water facilities great for clean water.. could be better the approach to the property bit risky on the mud and better walkway ..overall nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

nikash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was like very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

It was the great view. Household was so kind. She slowly explain detail for me. I’m not good at English.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Boggle hole & Whitby

My partner was on crutches & just getting to the hostel was very difficult. We were booked in at a room which she literally could not get to. However, the staff were brilliant & swapped us to a room with easier access. She then phoned Whitby up and organised one of the new tents for us the next night.Both stays were brilliant,as we're the staff.Could not fault them in any way whatsoever. I'm 71,my partner is55,and neither of us can wait to take our next hosteling adventure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a stunning location right on the beach, and it's a short walk over the headland or round the bay, to Robin Hood's Bay. Wonderful staff. Excellent breakfast. Clean room. Super cafe bar. Relaxing seaside decor It's a gem.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hostel. Great view from our room, and the whole building is really interesting. The staff were helpful and it was a lovely experience staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

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

Great value and location on a budget

Great stay with my son for an overnight stay. Really good value, limited in luxuries but service great, location is superb, food really good…try the homemade nachos! Will definitely be back to explore further. Beds comfy and clean. What lacks in overall comfort is made up in the natural warmth and laid back atmosphere with kindred souls. Not sure I’d stay with some of the higher prices I had seen for other days..Sunday is good for a bargain stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay in beautiful countryside.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Great location, but didn't enjoy the experience

Great location, nice staff. However, there was a multi family group booking, so it was noisy until 11pm and the communal areas were dominated by the group. As a light sleeper, the banging of fire doors throughout the night kept me awake (even with ear plugs).
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Victoria

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though the location is wonderful, the hostel is vastly over priced. It cost £120 for a double room which was like a very basic cell. We were a party of 4 and were separated onto two different floors. We were subjected to the noise of other guests at all hours of the night, and the handdriers in the toilets next door which sounded like a hoover being operated at all hours. The room I stayed in had a very squeaky bunk bed and just one plug socket. There was a sink in there, but little else and you could not socialise in there at all as there was no space. The catering facilities, although well equipped, were in a long thin kitchen beyond the cafe with no seating or tables. So we had to take our food on trays through the cafe and into an overspill area that you had to go outside to get to. We felt like second class citizens compared to the cafe visitors and we were paying guests! You are not allowed to consume your own alchohol on the premises. Instead, if you would like some wine, it will cost you £20 per bottle. The cafe is lovely - including the lovely staff working there - but this is definitely the best bit of the place, and you don’t have to stay there to enjoy it. In fact you get a much better deal as a day visitor. To summarise: Hotel prices for a less than average hostel experience. I am very disappointed and, next time, will stay in a hotel or air bnb as that is sure to be much better value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

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

Great location.

Fantastic location. Great staff. Lovely clean hostel and rooms, all well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed 1 night here while hiking the Wolds Way and part of the Cleveland Way. It turned out to be the most expensive accommodation on the whole journey - £79.00 for a tiny single room, plus £5.95 for unlimited continental breakfast, a total of £84.95. The room was not en-suite and had no washbasin or wardrobe / coat hangers. The size of the single room I was allocated is disgraceful. It appears to be a converted cupboard measuring about 7 feet by 5 feet. The single bed is at an angle in the room as it would not fit in otherwise. With my rucksack on the floor, there was insufficient room for me to walk around it. In over 50 years of staying in various types of accommodation, this is the smallest room I have ever seen which is let out to fee paying guests. I was not the only one to feel this way. A couple in a nearby ‘double’ (bunk bed) room were so disheartened by their accommodation that they cut short their holiday and returned home the following day. The Wi-Fi is also wholly unreliable. If seeking to stay in this area, there is some fantastic and less expensive en-suite accommodation to be found with much, much larger rooms, in Robin Hood’s Bay, Whitby and the surrounding areas (with also much more to do)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Neil

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

Tranquil Stay

Lovely, tranquil spot and accomodation had wonderful, friendly staff and nice vibes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A memorable stay for all the right reasons. The decor was evocative, rather than cliched. The rooms were exactly as shown online. A school party was kept separate from the other guests. Heard rather than seen!. The woodburner set the right tone in the lounge / dining area for an autumn trip. Excellent value for money. Would go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay for a quiet holiday

Boggle Hole YHA has a lovely, warm, welcoming atmosphere. The food is great (and so is the coffee). The staff were friendly and helpful. My room was small, but it was all I needed. The landscape around is fantastic. Reaching it is not easy if you don't have a car, but it is worth it. Note that the bathrooms and toilets are shared, but there were enough of them so it wasn't an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location , amazing staff , warm and friendly atmosphere. Food choice good with a well stocked bar.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic themed property, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

Fabulous Find

Great stay here in the Crows Nest. The chap on reception/ bar was super helpful and very pleasant. We have a lively pizza and some ice cold beers. Room was great, clean facilities and loads of room. Overall very impressed!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Access is arduous. Once on site it is a lovely retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

June

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

Clean comfortable basic

Very clean and comfortable beds, lovely staff, accomodation itself very basic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff. Beautiful location. Close to beach and cliff paths. Clean pleasant room. Good shared facilities and communal areas
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location for the kids, right on the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David

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

First YHA experience and won’t be my last

Boggle Hole is a gem of a place to stay for walking the coastal paths. The first evening we took the cliff top path to Robin Hoods Bay and the following day walked to Whitby and back along part of the Cleveland Way. The hostel is clean, well kept, with friendly staff which made for an unforgettable and enjoyable time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

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