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YHA York - Hostel

4.0 star property
Travelers find this lively hostel strikes the perfect balance between playful energy and peaceful downtime, with spaces designed for both socializing and unwinding.

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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

  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Shared Dormitory, Womenonly, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 8)

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

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Shared Dormitory, Menonly, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 8)

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

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Room, Ensuite (2 Bed Private)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room (4 Bed Private)

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

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Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private)

  • 8 sq m
  • 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)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room, Ensuite (5 Bed Private including Double Bed)

  • 9 sq m
  • 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

York is home to YHA York - Hostel. Notable landmarks in the area include York Minster and Shambles. Yorkshire Museum Gardens and Yorkshire Museum are also worth visiting.
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Water End, Clifton, York, England, YO30 6LP

What's nearby

  • York St. John University
    York St. John University
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Yorkshire Museum Gardens
    Yorkshire Museum Gardens
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • York Minster
    York Minster
    4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Shambles
    Shambles
    6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre
    Jorvik Viking Centre
    7 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Costa Coffee
    19 min walk
  • Bootham Tavern
    17 min walk
  • York Tasty House
    10 min walk
  • Old Grey Mare
    5 min walk
  • Exhibition Hotel
    18 min walk

About this property

YHA York - Hostel

Upscale hostel near Shambles
Located close to York Minster, YHA York - Hostel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and an arcade/game room. 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), a billiards/pool table, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Games, luggage storage, and secured bicycle storage

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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 10.95 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

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

  • 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)

More

  • 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
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

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 10.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • Towels fee: GBP 3.50 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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?

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. 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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Reviews

YHA York - Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 226 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent friendly staff, and I had the best sleep I’ve had for ages!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Super

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable environment
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facilitate is clean, walkable to city center. Staff is nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, en suite bathroom. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

The whole stay was excellent. When we arrived I explained that I suffered from medical problems and the receptionist immediately changed our room to accommodate my needs. Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zain

Liked: Staff & service
Very friendly and helpful staff. V homely place. Not the cleanest, but very comfortable and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run efficiently with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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

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
Verified

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Gareth

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
Verified

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
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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
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value for money-lovely location.

Good location-short journey from city centre. Well equipped room-ensuite family with 2 sets of bunkbeds, seperate toilet and seperate shower room ensuite with sink in room and two mirrors. Beds have power supply and lamp for each bed. Additional two twin plug sockets near radiator. Mattress a little hard for my liking but ok. Clean bedding, beds made up-bring your own towel/s. The range of food on offer throughout the day looked great but due to allergies/intolerance didn't try anything from the menu. Polite and helpful staff. Clean communal areas with lots of games available for families or friends to use whilst onsite. Beautiful well kept grounds although persistent rain and wind meant I only looked at it through the windows. Hope to revisit later in the year. Recommend as great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amy

PROS: Location is great, grounds well kept, there is food and drink served, decent sized kitchen area, laundry (1 washer/1 dryer- staff failed to put note on the dryer or tell guests that it was out of order:( so I had to pack wet clothes), lg. common area with tables inside and out, and the staff is nice, though most were maybe too young to provide good customer service. Cons: This is NOT a place to stay if you have physical disabilities- it is a warren of halls, stairs, and doors leading to more halls, stairs, and doors. There is no elevator or convenient exit/ entrance to get from the main building to the strictly accommodation building. I found desiccated ice cream running down the wall that had probably been there for a few weeks/ month. They did come and clean it promptly, however upon remaking my bed, I noticed the duvet cover on my blanket had blood on it. Not mine. More than likely a stain that did not wash out, but glaringly obvious for whoever "changed" it. I had noticed a hair on my bed on my 1st night, but I thought maybe it was just the cleaners. At this point though, I felt like maybe this room hadn't been cleaned. The manager apologized via email, and the cleaner put a new sheet on the bed, but when I told him about the blood he blamed the laundry service. Maybe so, however NO ONE came to take it away? Disappointed by lack of customer service. I was offered a beverage as a token, but it was as I was leaving. I would stay here again, but would do a clean chec
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ravichandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent budget stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Short walk into city centre & great parking .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025