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YHA York - Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near York Minster

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Reception
Front of property
Restaurant
1 bedroom, bed sheets
Family dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

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

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private including Double Bed)

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

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room, Ensuite (5 Bed Private including Double Bed)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room

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Heating
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room (6 Bed Private)

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

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

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

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

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room (4 Bed Private)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room, Ensuite (2 Bed Private)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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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 City Walls - 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

  • ‪Love Cheese - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bootham Tavern - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪North South - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bootham Bar Hotel - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Dormouse - ‬15 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 an arcade/game room at YHA York - Hostel. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and a billiards/pool table
  • 1 meeting room, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises

Languages

English

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

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Games
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

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)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • 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 Bootham Crescent Stadium, York Minster, and Shambles. St Mary's Lodge and St. Olave's Church 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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YHA York - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 203 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very goof atmospehere. I shared a 4 bed room with my daughter for 50 which is a really good deal and the 25' walk along the river to get there was very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, good food and reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's was much more than we expected for the price we paid. Everything about the place was amazing. Definitely go back and will continue to use others around the country.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great place

Great stay and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly and the facilities excellent. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina

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

Great place to stay to explore York

A cheap & cheerful place to stay. Great private room, clean, warm & comfortable. Perfect location to explore the city of York.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our family of five stayed here for two nights while visiting York and couldn’t be happier with our stay. We walked to the old city several times each day and the breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run efficiently with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Amenities
Not our first visit and definitely not our last.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nuala

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

Great option for a budget stay in York

Lovely, well-appointed hostel just a 20 min walk from York city centre along the river. Room was clean, quiet and comfortable and the hostel has great facilities. Located right next to a beautiful park. Great value for money, would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time staying in a hostel but will definitely use again. The experience was excellent, the staff were helpful and friendly the rooms were clean and was perfect for what we needed for the night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff

10/10 Excellent

Anand Raj

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

Amazing experience!

I came with my friends to York for the for the first time, and the stay here made the overall experience wonderful. Everything was perfect, and in the morning we had a nice breakfast. I would stay here again on my next trip to York :))
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was lovely and the accommodations were very clean and tidy. It was a very easy walk into the city center and we are glad we have the experience. The set up for the shower and toilet was tight, but it made sense if one is traveling with others who are not their family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Adey

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great! 6star accomodation for the price. Everyone is happy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Time

Clean rooms, friendly staff, good food and drink options, located within a 10 min walk of central York. Well worth the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing YH. A pleasant walk into town. About 1.5 miles along the river or down an interesting street.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

Unbeatable value

This hostel was unbeatable for value. The atmosphere was pleasant. The staff were helpful. The facilities were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is as you would expect for a youth hostel. Overall, the property was fantastic, staff were beyond excellent. Would happily stay again. 28F
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miss K A

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

Fabulous stay.

Really good location for our stay in York as part of our cycling weekend. Handy to have the bike to get from YHA into York as otherwise would have been a 30 minute walk. Secure bike space. Helpful staff and good decor. Very clean dorm room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Firmeda

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

Uncomfortable

Really uncomfortable bed...back is hurting ..pillows not comfortable....dirty toilets n showers really not very nice at all..window left open in bathroom bees buzzing in bathroom had to use other toilet ...internet not working....disappointed overall ...staff were pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiran

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

A** Charles on reception needs a bonus

Fantastic, 24/7 desk service. Charles on the reception was hilarious and brilliant!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah

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

Great Location in York.

This is a well provisioned youth hostel with attentive staff.The location in York is excellent - it is a 20 minute walk alongside the river to the city centre. You can leave your car in the YHA car park. Noise from the heating system / extractor fans was an issue - it wasn't the quietest place. Also not cheap! Budget hotels can be cheaper than YHAs these days, but YHAs have kitchens and social spaces that make the difference.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Denise

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely shared areas but the room was poor. The bathroom fan would not go off all night which was very noisy. The bed lights and charge points did not work. Vegan breakfast options were very limited and the server did not know was vegan so I got a refund and ate in York instead.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024