Holiday with your hound
Looking for that perfect break that combines the great outdoors, perfect walks with accommodation that suits both you and your four-legged friend?
Perfect for dog owners who enjoy outdoor pursuits, rambling, fresh air, and more. Our hostels can be found on some of the prettiest coastlines, tucked away and hidden in the hills or by the lakes. So, you can get to see some great scenery together.
Many of our hostels welcome dogs, so take a look. Options include YHA Exclusive Hire and YHA Camping & Cabins. Get ready for your perfect trip with your four-legged companion.
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YHA’s top dog destinations and puppy tips
At YHA, we love dogs. Many of the team in our hostels are dog owners so they have local knowledge and will give you tips about the local area. Before you go, here are some tips to help you get organised so you can make the most of your stay and don’t end up chasing...
Dog friendly accommodation
Did you know we have a wide range of dog-friendly accommodation and facilities? You can bring your four-legged friends to stay with you at selected Exclusive Hire properties as well as over 40 YHA Camping & Cabins sites....
Five hostels off the beaten track
Whether it is a bucket and spade holiday you are after or frolicking through a forest, we have the perfect hostels for you to escape to this summer. The best thing about it is you get the whole hostel to yourself with YHA Exclusive Hire, which we are able to offer...
Why book your break with YHA?
Camping & Cabins
Get closer to nature with our Camping & Cabins
Hire the entire place
With sole use of the property, you can come and go as you please
YHA Member discount
Become a YHA member and save on every booking
Young person discount
Bringing anyone under 26 years old? You'll get 5% off
Cater to all tastes
Self-catering kitchen with utensils, crockery and cutlery
Best price guaranteed
Book direct for the lowest and fairest price
Amazing locations
From countryside to city, you can't beat our locations
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Every booking helps us create more adventures for young people
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YHA Camping & Cabins
Discover the great outdoors and reconnect with nature with our camping and glamping options.
From bell tents and tipis to Landpods and camping barns, we offer options for all tastes.
Dogs can stay with their owners, either for free if you pitch your own tent, or for just £10 per night if you opt for one of our cabin or glamping options – simply pay on arrival.
Things to do with your dog
Discover fantastic activities and things to do with your four-legged companion while on a YHA getaway and get ready for an adventure to remember.
Create memories that you will cherish forever. Whether it's outdoor activities, hidden gems, national treasures or a countryside ramble that you enjoy, our hostels are in great locations that offer plenty of choice for your break with YHA.
1066 Country Battle in Hastings
1066 Country is the kind of place where you don't just learn about history, you live it. Visit the 1066 Country website
2-hour London private city tour
Explore the best bits of London but are on a time limit? Take the London highlights tour offered by Sandemans. This two hour whistle-stop tour will be hosted by your own private tour guide, who will...
3-hour London Private City Tour
Explore the major landmarks of London with your very own private tour. Starting in Covent Garden, you'll make your way through the heart of the capital taking an in-depth look at various major city...
A food lover's paradise in Helmsley
Helmsley and Ryedale have an enviable reputation as a destination for foodies. The town’s market square is home to a wonderful selection of cafes, delicatessens, pubs and restaurants. While within a...
Abbotsbury Swannery
Abbotsbury Swannery is a world famous sanctuary with over 600 free flying swans. It's the only place in the world where you are able to walk through the heart of a colony of nesting Mute Swans. This...
Aberconwy House
The oldest dated town house in Wales. The furnished rooms reflect daily life from different periods in its history. Visit the National Trust website
Aberdyfi – Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park Information Centre
Visit the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park Information Centre at Aberdyfi and find out what makes this area special as well as how you can visit sustainably. Information centres are also located in...
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill
Acorn Bank Garden is a National Trust garden, best known for its collection of herbs. Wander along the beck to the partially restored watermill. Visit the National Trust website
Acton Scott Working Farm Museum
A fascinating insight into rural life at the turn of the 19th century. There are daily demonstrations of period skills showing how life might have been. Visit the farm website
Adventure Okehampton
Choose from 18 fantastic group activities from gorge-scrambling, archery, pony-trekking, mountain boarding, mountain biking and a full range of watersports. Other activities including cycle hire, rock...
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. This major attraction transports visitors...
Aira Force Waterfall and Gowbarrow Park
Probably the most famous of the waterfalls in the Lake District, Aira Force provides a glimpse of impressive mountain scenery. There are lots of woodland trails to discover and this 65ft waterfall...
Airkix Indoor Skydiving
Try indoor skydiving - perfect for group bookings, first time flyers, skydivers and pro flyers.
Alcotraz – Brighton's speakeasy cocktail bar prison experience
Alcotraz Cell Block One three promises to be one of the most unique cocktail bars in Brighton. Once convicted, inmates are taken into an exciting world of mischief as they are instructed by a...
Alcotraz – Liverpool's speakeasy cocktail bar prison experience
Alcotraz Cell Block Three-Six promises to be one of the most unique cocktail bars in Liverpool. Once convicted, inmates are taken into an exciting world of mischief as they are instructed by a...
Alcotraz – London's speakeasy cocktail bar prison experience
Alcotraz Cell Block Two One Two promises to be one of the most unique cocktail bars in London. Once convicted, inmates are taken into an exciting world of mischief as they are instructed by a...
Alcotraz – Manchester's speakeasy cocktail bar prison experience
Alcotraz Cell Block Three-Four promises to be one of the most unique cocktail bars in Manchester. Once convicted, inmates are taken into an exciting world of mischief as they are instructed by a...
Allendale Forge Studios
A co-operative group of volunteers, producers, artists and makers promoting small businesses and the beautiful North Pennines landscape through the Allendale Forge Studios Art and Craft Centre. Visit...
Alnwick Castle
Tour the castle and enjoy fascinating stories from the past. Children can step into the world of a medieval knight or pretend to be witches and wizards as they stroll the corridors. Alnwick Castle is...
Alternative Technology Centre
See renewable energy systems and explore the One Planet exhibition room, full of quirky facts and information about sustainability. Visit the ATC website
Alton Towers
There's something for all thrill seekers and families at Alton Towers, with tons of terrific (and terrifying) rides and amazing live shows. Plus, there's CBeebies Land for the little ones, a water...
Alum Bay & the Needles
This iconic British landmark – The Needles Rocks & Lighthouse are next to Alum Bay with its coloured sands in the cliffs. More details from The Needles website.
Hire the whole hostel
Take one of our properties for yourself and bring your four-legged friend with you on a holiday with YHA.
Dogs are welcome at many of our Exclusive Hire properties, all of which are perfectly positioned for wonderful walkies. You can bring up to four dogs with you, at a cost of £50 per dog for the duration of your stay.
Explore the area
Looking for inspiration on where to explore with your four-legged friend? You can download maps and route guides for walks from many of our hostels — picking your difficulty level from easy to more challenging. All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel. What could be more convenient!
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome at YHA. We recommend you contact the hostel prior to your arrival to agree any special arrangements that may be required.