Spring escapes

Put a spring in your step — book a shared room, private room, camping, cabins or hire the whole hostel.

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Book a blooming marvellous adventure this spring 

It’s the season of beautiful buds, wildlife awakenings, and lighter evenings. Our landscapes become a blanket of colour as daffodils, bluebells and blossom trees flower, making it the perfect time to enjoy a break in one of our stunning locations across England and Wales.  

We have a variety of accommodation to explore in the countryside, by the coast or in a city. Whether you’d like to rest up in a private rooms, rent out an entire hostel, bed down in Camping & Cabins  or make new friends in a shared rooms — there are plenty of options to choose from.

We hope to see you soon.

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 150+ hostels, only when booking directly either online, over the phone or in-hostel.

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Save 10% when you book early

When you book a bed in a shared room, private room or Camping & Cabins stay more than 90 days in advance, we'll give you 10% off.

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Bed in a shared room from £15 per night

Meet like-minded travellers. You’ll find great value dorm room accommodation in some fantastic places.

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YHA Bath

  • Café

  • Contactless payments

  • Free on-street parking

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YHA Ennerdale

  • Free parking on premises

  • Garden/grounds

  • Self-catering kitchen

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YHA Hawkshead

  • Large garden/grounds

  • Free parking on premises

  • Self-catering kitchen

YHA Whitby hostel next to Whitby Abbey ruins

YHA Whitby

  • WiFi

  • Garden/grounds

  • Free parking on premises

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YHA York

  • WiFi

  • Restaurant

  • Free parking on premises

Private rooms from £30 per night

For a great value getaway in a stunning location, book one of our private rooms.

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Cornwall

With beautiful beaches, legendary castles, pretty harbour towns and world heritage sites, there's nowhere in the world quite like Cornwall.

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Lake District

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

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London

One of the world's most historical cities, London has something for everyone: from arts and culture to fine foods and entertainment.

Hadrians Wall in Northumberland

Northumberland

With some stunning unspoilt coastline, awe-inspiring historical castles and some of the most beautiful dark skies that the UK has to offer, Northumberland is perfect for family holidays and relaxing getaways alike.

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Peak District

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

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Sussex

The county of Sussex covers both coast and countryside. From traditional homes and beautiful beaches, to rolling moorlands and vibrant nightlife, Sussex has the best of both worlds, making it the perfect holiday destination for everyone. 

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Wales

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

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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.

YHA Camping & Cabins from £50 per night

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

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Camping

Tipi at YHA Windermere

Tipis

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Camping pods & deluxe camping pods

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Premium bell tents

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Airstreams

YHA Truleigh Hill safari tent

Safari tents

Landpod at YHA Windermere

Landpods

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Cabins & deluxe cabins

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Camping barns

Hire the whole hostel from £250 per night

Enjoy some space and take the entire place.

We have some super properties available with YHA Exclusive Hire.

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