Autumn is for wandering

Stay your way with YHA - shared dorms, private rooms, camping and more.

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Let autumn surprise you. Wander somewhere new.

Autumn brings a change of pace and a chance to explore in a different light. Trails are quieter, beaches emptier, and the air feels fresher. It’s the ideal moment for a spontaneous escape. Wherever the leaves lead, make YHA your autumn base – whether it’s a golden forest, a glassy lake or a laid-back city.

At YHA, we welcome every kind of wanderer. Whether you’re road-tripping through the hills, discovering hidden corners of your favourite city or simply in need of a weekend reset, autumn is all about taking the scenic route. 

Choose the comfort of a private room, the camaraderie of a shared dorm or make it a group adventure with Exclusive Hire. Enjoy the magic of sleeping under the stars in our Camping & Cabins available until 27th September, with some locations staying open later.

Don't stand still this autumn. Keep walking. Keep wandering.

Special offers

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Up to 20% off with hot deals

We’ve got rooms available in stunning locations to tempt you into the great outdoors. Save up to 20% with YHA hot deals.

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YHA members save 10%

Members save 10% when they book to stay at one of our hostels, only when booking directly either online, over the phone or in-hostel.

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Walkers looking over a field out towards the sea

Get 20% off for walkers this autumn

Throughout the festival, we’re offering 20% off stays at selected hostels to encourage as many people as possible to get out walking. 

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Bed in a shared room from £15 per night

We’re offering dorm rooms in stunning locations. Book great accommodation at the best price.

YHA Bath exterior

YHA Bath

  • Café

  • Contactless payments

  • Free on-street parking

YHA Ennerdale exterior

YHA Ennerdale

  • Free parking on premises

  • Garden/grounds

  • Self-catering kitchen

YHA Hawes exterior at sunset

YHA Hawes

  • WiFi

  • Free parking on premises

  • Garden/grounds

YHA Hawkshead exterior

YHA Hawkshead

  • Large garden/grounds

  • Free parking on premises

  • Self-catering kitchen

YHA Jordans exterior

YHA Jordans

  • WiFi

  • Free parking on premises

  • Self-catering kitchen

YHA Whitby hostel next to Whitby Abbey ruins

YHA Whitby

  • WiFi

  • Garden/grounds

  • Free parking on premises

YHA York exterior

YHA York

  • WiFi

  • Restaurant

  • Free parking on premises

Private rooms from £30 per night

Various room sizes available for affordable breaks — choose a private room for one or a room for the whole family.

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YHA Beverley Friary bedroom
View of Buttermere on a sunny day

Lake District

Home to England's largest mountain and its deepest lake, the Lake District is the perfect holiday destination for families and activity seekers looking to explore.

Places to stay in the Lake District

Peak District view over Monsal Head

Lake District

With some of England's finest walking, climbing and caving terrain, the Peak District is a haven for those with a sense of adventure and a taste for the outdoors. 

Places to stay in the Peak District 

Queen Bess rock Bedruthan Cornwall

Cornwall

If you have your heart set on a trip to Cornwall, YHA have got you covered with hostels lining much of the county's unique coastline.

Places to stay in Cornwall

London Skyline near Tower Bridge

London

London has something for everyone: from arts and culture to fine foods and entertainment. YHA has several hostels in the city centre.

Places to stay in London

Hadrians Wall in Northumberland

Northumberland

Northumberland is a staycation dream. Why not wander along Hadrian's Wall or visit the pretty towns of Alnwick and Berwick?

Places to stay in Northumberland

White cliffs overlooking a beach out onto the ocean

Sussex

Whether you love the outdoors, nightlife, culture and history or all things food, you're in for a treat when you're visiting the stunning county of Sussex.

Places to stay in Sussex

Glider sailing over a beach with blue sea and green cliffs

Wales

Rugged coastlines and mountainous national parks, Wales has got it all. Packed full with Celtic culture, great nightlife and stunning scenery. 

Places to stay in Wales

Golden morning light at Ribblehead Viaduct in The Yorkshire Dales National Park

Yorkshire

Explore God's Own Country, Yorkshire. This historic county is home to Norman castles, medieval abbeys, industrial revolution-era cities and two national parks.

Places to stay in Yorkshire

YHA Camping & Cabins from £35 per night

Enjoy a night under the stars with a glamping stay or bring your own tent from £10

Airstream with outdoor seating area

Airstreams

Wooden cabin in the hostel grounds

Cabins and deluxe cabins

YHA Ninebanks chalet

Chalets

Landpod at YHA Windermere

Landpods

Tipi interior at YHA Windermere

Premium bell tents

Safari tent and Landpod on a grass field

Safari tents

YHA Manorbier Camping Pods

Camping pods and
deluxe camping pods

Tipi at YHA Windermere

Tipis

Camping tent surrounded by bluebells and trees

Camping

Hire the whole hostel from £250 per night

Spread out, enjoy some space, take the entire place.

We have some top properties available on YHA Exclusive Hire. Coastal cottages, manor houses, country lodges. Take a look at all these incredible places.

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YHA St Briavels Castle

View some of our popular autumn blog posts

Warm panoramic autumn sunset over Buttermere in the Lake District

Best autumnal walks in the Lake District

If you’re like us, you’re lacing up your walking boots as soon as the first hints of autumn appear in the air. And the Lake District landscape has never looked more inviting. A walk in the Lakes...

Ruby Higton - author

Ruby Higton

19th Oct 2024 · 7 min read

The Upper Lake in autumn at Roundhay Park, Leeds, Yorkshire

Five reasons to get outside this season

As the nights draw in and the days get darker, it’s tempting to shut the curtains, stay indoors and get cosy. But don’t forget to get outside and enjoy the many delights of autumn...

Jo Avery - author

Jo Avery

9th Sep 2024 · 7 min read

Staying with YHA

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