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YHA York - Hostel

4.0 star property
4-star hostel near York Minster

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Reception
Meeting facility
Restaurant
Family dining
Porch

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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Water End, Clifton, York, England, YO30 6LP
  • Place, York St. John University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, York Minster
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Womenonly, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 8)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Menonly, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 8)

  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room, Ensuite (2 Bed Private)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 70 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room (4 Bed Private)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 90 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private)

  • 90 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private including Double Bed)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room, Ensuite (5 Bed Private including Double Bed)

  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room (6 Bed Private)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (6 Bed Private)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

York

York retreat .Within a 15-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Bootham Crescent Stadium and St Mary's Lodge. St. Olave's Church and Yorkshire Museum Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • York St. John University - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • York Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • York Minster - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Shambles - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • York Christmas Market - 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
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Old Grey Mare - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪York Tasty House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪New Bodrum - ‬17 min walk

About this property

YHA York - Hostel

4-star hostel near York Minster
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 3 meeting rooms available. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at YHA York - Hostel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star York hostel is smoke free.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
YHA York - Hostel offers 45 accommodations. Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

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)

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, and cash.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

How close is YHA York - Hostel to the airport?

YHA York - Hostel is 29.5 mi (51-min drive) away from the Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at YHA York - Hostel?

As of Nov 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA York - Hostel on Dec 1, 2025 start from $49.63, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does YHA York - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at YHA York - Hostel.

Does YHA York - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at YHA York - Hostel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at YHA York - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

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

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

Is there free parking at YHA York - Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does YHA York - Hostel have a pool?

YHA York - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does YHA York - Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does YHA York - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is YHA York - Hostel to downtown York?

YHA York - Hostel is 1 mi away from York.

YHA York - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 214 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

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Perfect location for York city, and beyond

Lovely location, plenty of free parking. Lots of outdoor seating as well as plenty of tables, chairs and sofas inside. This is a very old building, so the floors squeak and the beds move when people are walking around. Room HO1 has a very squeaky door, which has woken us all up every time someone needs to go out to the toilet. I did mention to staff a spot of WD40 would do it, but it wasn't sorted. The door locks are also electronically locked, meaning they have to be slammed to close, not ideal when everyone else is trying to sleep. The toilets and showers are outside of the room and very small, but I never had to wait. The kitchen is quite small for the number of guests and can get extremley busy on the evening. These are all factual comments, not critisisms, as it's more than sufficient for a hostel. I would book again, I think Windermere set the standard for me! 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

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

Convenient and pleasant location

A very practical location for those happy with a safe/direct once mile walk to the city centre (or just round the corner for anyone attending cricket or rugby matches at York Sports Club, like we were). Free parking (enter reg details at reception to qualify) and the lovely adjacent park are extra bonuses. The staff are excellent and the food was very good, with exceptional value £1 meals for kids. The rooms are basic as you'd expect for a YHA and we had a bit of noise disturbance from a nearby family because the sound echoes down the corridors, but that was just pot luck of who else was also there that night. In the en suite rooms, it's worth taking off your shoes before using the sink, because it's unusually built into the run off of the shower basin, so that avoids treading dirty or damp footprints everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We wanted somewhere reasonably priced but clean and not too far away from York races and the train stations. This is exactly what we got. The added bonus was the staff were amazing! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Really nice place, wish I could've stayed longer!

Needed a last-minute place to stay the night whilst I was at a weekend event in York. Had a pleasant experience parking and getting in, the shared toilets and shower were clean. The only issue was that one of the bunk beds had built-in lights and outlets that didn't work. I checked and they were plugged in and switched on at the wall, but there was no light, and the outlets wouldn't charge my phone. Would've been nice if there was a direct bus route between the hostel and the city centre as well, but that's York's problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I will recommend to my friends
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Traveled with family
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

Beatrice

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hari

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Very good accommodation for the price

Really nice place to stay. Clean comfy room, decent kitchen, very well maintained. No complaints apart from the pillows were a bit too hard. Will certainly use again. Almost perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t ask for more. Staff were amazing. Good food and drink served and a brilliant cappuccino in the morning. Should be more expensive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Pauline

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with family
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

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

Lesley

Liked: Amenities
Clean rooms and facilities. Lovely staff. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great place

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

6/10 Okay

Denise

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

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

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