Walking and Rambling in Bristol
If you're planning on staying at YHA Bristol, why not download a free map and get out exploring?All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the area
YHA Bristol
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Overview
A former waterfront grain house, YHA Bristol has been sympathetically restored to offer relaxed, well-appointed accommodation amongst city-centre surroundings, ideal for a cheap city break or weekend away.
The hostel’s bustling bar and stylishly decorated reception area is a great place to meet up with friends and make plans for your stay. It complements the industrial feel to the building and embodies both the vibrancy and quirkiness of Bristol as a destination. Plus, the hostel is also close to a number of the city’s very best attractions and eateries.
Why guests love YHA Bristol
Accommodation at YHA Bristol
Food and drink at YHA Bristol
Things to do around YHA Bristol
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At-Bristol
With over 300 hands-on exhibits to explore, live shows and a planetarium, this is one of the most exciting interactive science centres in the country.
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Aerospace Bristol
Aerospace Bristol tells the amazing story of this region's world-class aerospace industry and gives you the chance to step aboard a British icon - Concorde.
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Bristol Aquarium
Explore the wonders of the underwater world at Bristol Aquarium with thousands of natural creatures to view in over 40 naturally themed displays.
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Cycling in Bristol
Get out and about on your bike and enjoy the landscape. Whether it's town or countryside you want to explore, you can ride as far as your legs will allow you.
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Watersports in Bristol
This lovely area is great for water sports, so whatever mode of water transport takes your fancy, take the plunge and enjoy some fun on, or in, the water!
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Undercover Rock
Learn the thrills and challenges of this exciting sport. Undercover Rock provides everything from indoor taster sessions to major rock climbing adventures.
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St Nicholas indoor markets
St Nicholas indoor market is one of the city's best kept secrets. As well as great places to eat, there are loads of independent retailers selling books, clothes, art and music.
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SS Great Britain
The SS Great Britain is dubbed the ship that changed the world! Discover the world's first great luxury liner, right here in Bristol. A treat for nautical lovers of all ages.
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M Shed
From its tragedies to triumphs to the extraordinary lives of ordinary people, Bristol has incredible stories to tell and you'll find plenty of them here. M Shed is a museum all about Bristol.
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Banksy's Graffiti Walking Tour
A guided tour of some of Bristol's world famous street art, painted by the infamous Banksy. The tour runs all year round so ask at the hostel reception for more details.
Hostel facilities
- 24-hour access after check-in
- 24-hour reception
- Ambulant accessible
- Baby changing
- Café
- City view
- Classroom(s)
- Contactless payments
- Corridor zoning
- Cycle store
- Dining room
- Evening meals
- Full mobile coverage
- Games
- Group meals
- Highchair
- Library
- Licensed bar
- Lift
- Luggage store
- Meeting room(s)
- Near airport
- Near bus stop
- Near ferry port
- Near train station
- Packed lunch
- Restaurant
- Self-catering kitchen
- Shared lounge
- Shared TV
- Sole use available
- Unlimited breakfast
- Vending machines
- Water refill station
- Waterfront
- WiFi
Hostel need to know
Reception hours: 24 hours.
Food and drink: Breakfast is served to guests from 07:30 – 09:00 on weekdays and 07:00 – 10:00 at weekends. Meals are available between 10:00 - 20:30.
Licensed bar: This hostel has a licensed bar offering a range of alcohol and soft drinks. It is not possible for guests to bring their own alcohol.
Self-catering: Guests have access to a self-catering kitchen.
Café opening hours: YHA Bristol's Café & Bar is open to the public from 11:00 - 20:30, Monday to Sunday.
Parking: There is no parking at the hostel. We recommend parking at Apex Parking on Prince Street, BS1 4QF. There is a special rate of £12 for a 24 hour stay for our guests. To receive this rate guests will need access to a smartphone to scan a QR code. Alternative parking is available at Millenium Square, The Grove, or Wapping Wharf, all less than 5 minutes walk from the hostel.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in social spaces.
Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Bristol. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.
Guest access: Our lift takes guests to most floors, except the mezzanine level. Our meeting rooms are located on the mezzanine with access via stairs only.
YHA Bristol - Access Statement
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Volunteering
Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.
The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.
Find out more and apply to volunteer at this hostel through YHA volunteering.
History
The hostel is a former tea warehouse and is named after Mr and Mrs Hayman, tireless workers for the local YHA group, though it is informally called the Grain House! The hostel had a stylish renovation to its social areas in 2015 and is a fab staple of the waterfront.
Meet the team
Manager recommends: Have a freshly cooked pizza and a drink in our relaxing Grain House bar or sit on the harbour side and watch the world go by - the perfect wind-down after visiting all the amazing attractions Bristol has to offer on your city break. Or combine a competitive spirit with a sense of fun, add a couple of pints of continental beer and you’ve the recipe for a fantastic evening at Kongs of King Street, a laid back bar full of retro arcade games, ping pong and more.
