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YHA York - Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near York Minster

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Reception
Family dining
Meeting facility
Restaurant
Porch
YHA York - Hostel welcomes guests near York Minster. Enjoy WiFi throughout, relax in the peaceful garden, or head to the arcade/game room for friendly competition. The convenient location consistently earns positive reviews from visitors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Womenonly, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 8)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Menonly, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 8)

Highlights

Heating
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room, Ensuite (2 Bed Private)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets

Room (4 Bed Private)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Bed sheets

Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Bed sheets

Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private including Double Bed)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets

Room, Ensuite (5 Bed Private including Double Bed)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets

Room (6 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Bed sheets

Room (6 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

York is home to YHA York - Hostel. York Minster and Shambles are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out York Racecourse. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bootham Crescent Stadium or York Barbican.
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Water End, Clifton, York, England, YO30 6LP

What's nearby

  • York St. John University - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • York Minster - 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

Getting around

  • York Station - 19 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bootham Tavern - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Slice of Heaven - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Old Grey Mare - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Dormouse - ‬16 min walk

About this property

YHA York - Hostel

Upscale hostel near York Minster
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities at YHA York - Hostel. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), games, and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Games

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

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  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 9.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

YHA York Hostel
YHA Hostel
YHA York
YHA
YHA York - Hostel York
YHA York - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA York - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation York

Frequently asked questions

Is YHA York - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at YHA York - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA York - Hostel located?

Situated in York, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Homestead Park, York Minster, and Shambles. Bootham Crescent Stadium and St Mary's Lodge are also within 15 minutes. York Station is 19 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 19 minutes.

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