Travel tips

We have a range of travel tips to help you out, whatever the subject. From how to pack for camping and how to stay safe on a winter hike, to getting a good night's sleep while travelling and more. Take a look.

Large bedroom with bunk beds and a mirror over a washbasin

Top tips for sharing a dorm room

Check out our guide to dorm room etiquette to make sure you and your roommates are happy when staying in a shared room in our hostels...

View of Whitby Harbour

Gothic glamping at YHA Whitby

Our family ambassador Jenny and her family took a trip to Whitby this August and stayed in one of the new bell tents at YHA Whitby...

Person sitting outside a stone hostel building with views of the countryside

Meeting new people in hostels

YHA Black Sail seemed unreasonably far away. A little hut, more of a speck, far down in the valley. Was that a wisp of smoke rising out of the chimney? It had been a long day already, hiking up...

Two tents in the countryside

How to pack for a camping trip in the UK

Any YHA Camping & Cabins stay gives you the bonus of using the hostel facilities including showers, drying rooms and self-catering kitchens. If you're going camping, here's our guide to what to pack.

Lakeland view of Windermere from Loughrigg Fell

Wheelchair-friendly holidays in the Lake District

Our guide to wheelchair accessible holidays in the Lake District covers everything from the best wheelchair suitable Lake District walks to finding the best disability friendly accommodation.

Yorkshire dales view

How to save money on holidays in the UK

We're all about finding ways to keep more money in your pocket, so here's a quick hack on how to spend as little as possible this holiday season – including some great tips on how to bag the best...