Most hostels have self-catering facilities, however it’s always good to double check when booking.          

Whilst most hostels don’t have any age restrictions, there may be some hostels that are unsuitable for young children or guests with disabilities. It is always good to double check before hand.

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The majority of our hostels are licensed to sell alcohol and some even have a bar, so you will not be permitted to bring your own. Where a hostel is booked on ‘Escape to’ or where a license does not exist, you will be able to bring your own alcohol. Exceptions to this may apply, so please check with your chosen hostel prior to booking if this is important to you.

Unfortunately pets aren’t allowed at Youth Hostels. This is a consideration of other guests who may be allergic, as well as the logistics of pets staying. We do however accept registered assistance dogs – please stipulate this when booking.

Internet or WiFi access is available to purchase at several of our Youth Hostels. Check out the facilities section of our website for more information

Most Youth Hostels now provide a delicious meals service including a buffet-style breakfast, picnic lunch and evening meal, all served in our hostel restaurants. Some of our bigger hostels have a café-bar offering light bites and refreshments throughout the day. Don't forget, you can still prepare your own meals in most of our hostels too. 

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The cost of an overnight in Youth Hostels varies, however always reflects an affordable rate and great value for money.  

No - you certainly do not have to do chores. Staff will look after all the cleaning, so you can get on with enjoying your stay!  

You don't have to share a room if you don't want to. Plenty of Youth Hostels have private rooms, family rooms and some even have ensuite bathrooms. Remember - sharing rooms is a fantastic way of meeting new people and what hostelling is all about...plus it's cheaper! 

No – you don’t have to be a member to stay at a Youth Hostel. However, when you become a member, you pay less when stay with YHA, you gain access to brilliant member benefits, as well as an automatic membership with Hostelling International (HI).  

You do need to take your own towel, although at some hostels, it may be possible to hire towels at a small charge. Please check with your hostel before staying.      

YHA offers various types of experiences than just hostelling. We have bunkhouses, campus accommodation, camping barns, camping pods and camping facilties. For more information on our various accommodation types, please click here 

You must be 16 years + to stay by yourself in a hostel. Anyone below this age must be with a parent or guardian aged 18+

If you’d previously registered on the old site your login details will not work on this current site and you’ll need to register before you can make a booking or contribute to forums, post images and YouTube clips. 

When staying in a hostel, all bedding, including pillows are provided for you. If you are staying in a camping barn, you will need to bring a sleeping bag or bedding. If in doubt, give us a call.     

The site will send you email following registration, update of details, enquiry, purchase.  If, for whatever reason you notice that you've not received an email them check your Spam/Junk folder. If your mail system has classified the email as Spam/Junk then you'll be able to re-classify it as "Not Spam" or "Add the Sender to Contacts"

Youth Hostels are a fantastic ‘home from home’ when travelling. Hostels provide quality accommodation with affordable prices, which means you can see and experience more of what you want, without paying high end prices. 

You can be assured of a warm welcome and comfortable and clean accommodation. Certain hostels have facilities that are more suitable for families, individuals, groups or outdoor enthusiasts.  

Meal times are as you’d expect, however timings vary slightly from each hostel. If you would like to know meal times, please ring the appropriate hostel.        

All our hostels vary checking-in and check-out times. Just double check when you book and if in doubt give us a call!        

At YHA, we’re proud to be the number one place to meet new people. That’s why; at all YHA locations you can book a bed in a shared single-sexed room for your visit. If you prefer your own space, some of our Youth Hostels offer private rooms, which can be booked for individuals, couples, families or groups.

Any luggage that doesn’t contain valuables, such as clothes and toiletries are usually left in your room. We recommend that any phones, cameras, laptops, passports etc should be kept on your person or safeguarded. Most larger hostels will have a safe or lockers, however some of the smaller ones do not. Theft in hostels is fairly uncommon, and we’d like to keep it this way. Just have a think before you leave the room and if you’ve left anything of worth and value. Unfortunately, Youth Hostels are not held responsible for any lost or stolen items.

Anyone can stay at Youth Hostels! YHA is open to all and everyone is welcome.