YHA Street

Street, Somerset, BA16 0TZ
YHA Street exterior
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What our private room offer

  • Bed linen
  • Central heating
  • Hot water
  • Lock on doors

What you need to know about our private room

Check-in
From 17:00 - 20:30
Check-out
Before 10:00
Towels and toiletries
Hand soap is provided next to all sinks. Towels are not supplied as standard but can be rented or purchased from reception.
Bedding
Bedding is supplied in all our private rooms.

Hire:

Open plan kitchen containing three hanging lights and a breakfast bar with six chairs
  • Sleeps up to 25 guests
  • 7 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms

Opened in 1931, YHA Street is the oldest YHA hostel still in operation today. This alpine style chalet offers simple but quality accommodation for those looking for a great walking and cycling holiday.

Where you'll sleep

Across the entire building there is a total of seven bedrooms.

Ground floor

One room that sleeps up to 4 people. It includes 2 sets of bunk beds.

First floor

One room that sleeps up to 2 people. It includes 1 set of bunk beds.

One room that sleeps up to 3 people. It includes 1 set of bunk beds and a single bed.

Two rooms that sleep up to 4 people each. They include 2 sets of bunk beds.

Second floor

One room that sleeps up to 3 people. It includes 1 set of bunk beds and a single bed.

One room that sleeps up to 5 people. It includes 1 set of bunk beds and a high sleeper bunk with a double bed underneath.

A cot is available.


Shared spaces

Kitchen and dining

The large kitchen is located on the ground floor and includes a range of conveniences listed below.

Kitchen appliances: kettle, microwave, oven, refrigerator, stove, toaster, tumble dryer, washing machine.

Kitchenware: dishes and cutlery, kitchen utensils, pots, pans.

Cleaning basics: anti-bacterial spray, cloths, paper towels, sponges, washing up liquid.

Located on the ground floor, the dining room seats up to 25 people across tables, chairs and stools.

A highchair is available.

Lounge

The snug lounge is located on the ground floor and seats up to 5 people.

Bathrooms

Across the entire building there is a total of four bathrooms.

Toilets: 4

Showers: 3

Toilet paper is provided and hand soap is available next to all sinks.

Outdoors

Outside is a medium-sized garden. The garden is enclosed with bushes and has a gate.

Guests have full access to the garden.

Outdoor amenities: BBQ area, cycle store, fire pit, grass/lawn, patio, picnic tables.

What our whole hostel offer

  • BBQ area
  • Bed linen
  • Carbon monoxide alarm
  • Central heating
  • Cleaning basics
  • Cot available
  • Dishes and cutlery
  • Dryer
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Fridge
  • Garden/grounds
  • Heating
  • Highchair
  • Hot water
  • Kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen utensils
  • Lock on doors
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor seating
  • Oven
  • Shower(s)
  • Smoke alarm
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Washing machine

What you need to know about our whole hostel

Check-in
From 16:00
Check-out
Before 10:00
Heating
There is central heating throughout the property.
Bedding
Bedding is supplied in all our rooms.
Dogs
Hire YHA Street and bring your dogs! Add a dog to your booking at the checkout and bring your four-legged friend along with you. Dogs are not permitted in the bedrooms, on the furniture, or in the kitchen, and must be kept on a lead in the grounds.
Checking in
You will receive an email prior to your arrival with the property address and check-in instructions.
Guest access
Guests have use of the whole property.

Overview

Opened in 1931, YHA Street is the oldest YHA hostel still in operation today, and makes for the ideal location for a Somerset activity break, with easy access to great routes for cycling and walking. The charming Swiss-style chalet is surrounded by delightful National Trust land.

YHA Street has recently been refurbished with improvements to the rooms, common areas and washrooms.

From a day of pure magic at Glastonbury Tor, to a visit to the medieval Bishop's Palace in Wells - YHA Street has plenty to do. Families will also love the nearby Wookey Hole Caves, home of the Witch of Wookey Hole.

Why guests love YHA Street

  • The oldest YHA still in operation
  • Characterful Swiss-style chalet
  • Close to the Mendip Hills

Accommodation at YHA Street

Private rooms

Like your own space? Private rooms offer the hostelling experience with more privacy.

Hire the whole place

With YHA Exclusive Hire, you can take the entire building for you and your group.

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Hostel facilities

  • 24-hour access after check-in
  • BBQ area
  • Cycle store
  • Dining room
  • Free on-street parking
  • Full mobile coverage
  • Games
  • Garden/grounds
  • Highchair
  • Medium garden/grounds
  • Minibus parking nearby
  • Near bus stop
  • Outdoor seating
  • Self-catering kitchen
  • Shared lounge
  • Sole use available
  • WiFi

Hostel need to know

Reception hours: From 08:00 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 20:30.

Self-catering: YHA Street is self-catering only. Guests have access to a kitchen.

Parking: There is a public car park with space for 20 cars, 100m away from the hostel.

Dogs: Pets are permitted at YHA Street when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.

YHA Street - Access Statement

(PDF download - 135.91 KB)

Location of YHA Street

YHA Street

Map references

OS Map:
182
OS Grid Ref:
ST 48415 34636
Lat/Lng:
51.107921, -2.743768

Contact information

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

History

This Swiss-style wooden chalet accommodation opened in March 1931, making it our oldest hostel still in operation today.

Meet the team

Manager recommends: Visit Gastonbury Abbey where you can have a tour with a Benedictine monk, learn of Henry VIII, the Bishop of Bath and Wells' plans for this monastery, and see where King Arthur is believed to be buried.

Visit Britain Walkers and Cyclists Welcome logos European Fund for Rural Development logo European Fund for Rural Development Leader logo Somerset County Council logo Learning Outside the Classroom Site Provider Award logo

The redevelopment of YHA Street was part funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.

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