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Astor York - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a bar, near York Racecourse

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Terrace/patio
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Shared kitchen facilities
Dining
Astor York - Hostel is close to York National Railway Museum and York Racecourse. Relax in the garden or enjoy the arcade room. Amenities include laundry facilities and free WiFi. Staff can help with tour arrangements.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Bed in 8-bed mixed dormitory room ensuite

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Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 6-bed mixed dormitory room ensuite

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Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 4-bed mixed dormitory room ensuite

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Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 4-bed female dormitory room ensuite

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Private bathroom
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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4-Bed Private Dormitory Room, Ensuite

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Double Room Private Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
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Soundproofed
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Private bathroom
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

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Soundproofed
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Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Private Ensuite (1)

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Soundproofed
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Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in 18-bed mixed dormitory room

9.6 out of 10
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  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 12-bed mixed dormitory room

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Soundproofed
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  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
124 Holgate Rd, York, England, YO24 4BB

What's nearby

  • York Racecourse - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Shambles - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • York Christmas Market - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • York Minster - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 14 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪York Tap - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Punch Bowl - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Duke of York - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog York - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Astor York - Hostel

Hostel near York Racecourse
Located close to York Minster and Shambles, Astor York - Hostel provides a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • Barbecue grills, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Astor York - Hostel feature comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 5 per night)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 2 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Luggage storage is provided on the day of arrival at no charge and costs GBP 2.50 per bag on the day of departure. After check-out, luggage storage is available for GBP 7.5 per bag, per day. Storage lockers for small valuables are available for GBP 2 per day.

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Bed sheets fee: GBP 2.5 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 5 per night
  • Equipment fee: GBP 2 per day

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The maximum length of stay at this property is 14 days per calendar year

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Astor York Hostel
Astor York
Astor York - Hostel York
Astor York - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Astor York - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation York

Frequently asked questions

Is Astor York - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Astor York - Hostel?

Self parking is available for GBP 5 per night.

What time is check-in at Astor York - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Astor York - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Astor York - Hostel located?

Located in Holgate, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Bank Park, York Racecourse, and Shambles. Bar Convent Museum and Micklegate Bar are also within 15 minutes. York (QQY-York Train Station) is 14 minutes by foot and York Station is 14 minutes.

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Astor York - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 143 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facilities in great shape, very clean, safe and quiet, professional staff. Close to old town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafeek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
my stay at Astor Hotel was exceptional, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable and luxurious place to stay. I look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Must try

Great staff Patrick goes the extra mile to help you and the manager as well great place fantastic. For meeting people cooking bar etc
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

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

Blessings thank you'd 🙏✨

From the moment we arrived to the very last hour spent at the Astor, was an absolutely wonderful experience. We loved Patrick, he checked us in so smoothly, giving us a wealth of information, advice and so much care and compassion. We love the whole building, the communal areas are so carefully thought out, designed to support your needs, gifting you space to relax and spend quality time. Our room was just lovely, we had everything we could need. The lovely communal areas and the kitchen dining area is fabulous, so much so that we have already secured our next visit and stay, and we can't wait to get there. Thank you, thank you thank you from Kat & Paul 🙏✨
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolf

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mysigt o trevligt

Välkomnande. God service. Atmosfären kändes avkopplande och bidrog till en trivsamhet. För att vara UK var det ovanligt bra ordning o reda! Så som vi vill ha det i Sverige. Möttes vid incheck av en en omhändertagande kvinna, som senare visade sig vara Manager. Så jag "kom rätt" från början. All övrig personal gav mig sedan all önskvärd service! Detta hostel är för mig klanderfritt! Enda negativa för mig som Interrailare, är i så fall är att det inte är placerat nära järnvägsstationen. Det ligger i ett lugnt villaområde. Och det var ett plus, i sig! Och en bus-stop uanför där alla går till järnvägsstationen
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Aydan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

An option for single travellers

Good for solo travellers probably looking for inexpensive accommodation. Access to room was difficult with luggages and it was under renovation externally.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rena

Liked: Staff & service
very quiet neighborhood, i had great roommates, staff was friendly and helped me carry my luggage because there is no lift
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Fantastic

All straightforward with friendly front desk. Room was quiet and very comfortable, I’ve used a variety of hotels around the world during travel, here was honestly the best nights sleep I’ve had in a hotel/hostel, would definitely book here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fantastic staff made my stay the best ever experience. Professional, helpful and very informative, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MISS DANICA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful. Thank you

We don't get away very often and finding an affordable price with Astor, made our trip possible. The rooms were clean with communal spaces to; mingle, pay games, watch movies, plus a communal kitchen. However we chose to stick to our room as we planned as most of our time would be spent in the city. A easy walk to the city centre plus a bus for those that struggle right out side the hostel. Tea and coffee facilities were in the room, along with a shower/washroom. The area was nice and quiet, we were on the top floor (which may of helped) but the atmosphere was welcoming and peaceful. All the staff were very friendly and helpful and we were happily surprised with our stay at Astor. Thankyou again Astor hostel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great stay

Very good price for a nights stay, the people are lovely, and it’s a quirky hostel within walking distance to the city
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

York's hidden gem for drinkers!!!

My stay here was perfect for someone who was just having a night out with mates. I went to the football at 3 and checked in around 6pm seamlessly. I had an allocated bed in the dormitory and it was still vacant when I arrived in at 4am. Check out was 1030 and issueless. All in all a perfect place to stay right near the city centre for those who just need a bed for a few hours on a night out. This place really is a hidden gem. The En Suite was huge with toilet, bidet, shower and separate bath. If I ever have a family event in York again I would consider getting a whole dorm if available for the family!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

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

Excelente hostel

Incrivel, o local é bem localizado e aconchegante e os funcionários são muito atenciosos e prestativos. Indu foi muito gentil comigo e se preocupou com meu bem estar desde o início, todos são muito amigáveis!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay great staff very local to all things very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location, parking available.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

Great vibe

Friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay, felt very safe and was quiet and comfortable. Great facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Getaway in York

Great staff, helpful and friendly. Only 10mins walk from train station. Bar & lounge area great for relaxing & well equipped kitchen. Could do with a serious update, especially in some of the bathrooms, tiles missing etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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