City

We have some great city centre locations across England. From London and Liverpool to Manchester, Bristol and more, take a look at some top inspiration to help you plan your next city break.

Vintage style bike leaning against a railing

Bristol and Bath by bike: a (two-wheeled) tale of two cities

If you go by their reputations alone, Bristol and Bath are poles apart. One’s synonymous with street art, docklands and the underground music scene; the other conjures up images of afternoon tea...

YHA Chester Trafford Hall exterior on a sunny day

Visit Chester: the perfect city break

The quiet, charming, quaint old English city of Chester, which was founded as a Roman fortress in 79 AD and surrounded by ancient walls, should be top of your to-do list...

View of Bristol bridge on a sunny day

A season of affordable city breaks

UK cities have so much to offer. From grand architecture and bustling streets to rich history and diverse communities – there's lots to explore this summer. And it doesn't have to break the bank.

YHA Windermere view

Hidden gems in England

Many of YHA properties have incredible access to some of the best hidden gems in England. Take a look at our top picks...

Bath Catherdral

Exploring the city of Bath with kids

Our family ambassador Jenny and her family recently visited YHA Bath and explored the city. Take a look at what they got up to during their stay.

View over rooftops of York on sunny day

Things to do this spring in the city

Get back to the buzz of the city with our top suggestions of things to do this spring in a city near you. From London to Manchester and Bath to York – we have hostels in some of the UK's best cities.