Explore our sightseeing breaks
Looking for a sightseeing holiday? Whether it’s Buckingham Palace or Stonehenge, you can stay in the perfect place.
Whether you have passion for the great outdoors or cultural sights, stay in the heart of it all and soak up the national treasures that England and Wales have to offer.
Stay in a YHA hostel. Our historic and unique properties are perfectly positioned in the best locations for a social holiday, where you will meet great people and come back comfy accommodation, practical facilities, and tasty food. We'll always make sure you have an exhilarating adventure.
View some of our popular sightseeing blog posts
Tours around London
London is a city known worldwide for its wealth of cultures, its iconic buildings, its status within the world of art, fashion and music and its position as a worldwide sporting hotspot. It’s almost impossible to feel like...
Things to do in Newcastle
Newcastle is one of the liveliest cities in the UK, with plenty of attractions to suit everyone. Good food, sandy shores, live entertainment and plenty of sight-seeing – Newcastle could be up there with one of the best places...
Things to do in Sussex
With miles of breath-taking coastline and acres of countryside, there are plenty of things to do in Sussex. Whether you love the outdoors, nightlife, culture and history or all things food, you're sure to be in...
Explore the area
Looking for inspiration on where to explore for your next sightseeing break? You can download maps and route guides for walks from many of our hostels — picking your difficulty level from easy to more challenging. All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel. What could be more convenient!
Accommodation options for your sightseeing break
Shared rooms
Try YHA shared rooms for a true hostel experience
Private rooms
Enjoy personal space in a private room
Camping & Cabins
Get closer to nature with YHA Camping and Cabins
Exclusive Hire
Hire the whole place for your group
