YHA Bristol

Bristol, Bristol, BS1 4QA

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(793 reviews)

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Overview

A former waterfront grain house, YHA Bristol has been sympathetically restored to offer relaxed, well-appointed accommodation amongst city-centre surroundings, ideal for a cheap city break or weekend away.

The hostel’s bustling bar and stylishly decorated reception area is a great place to meet up with friends and make plans for your stay. It complements the industrial feel to the building and embodies both the vibrancy and quirkiness of Bristol as a destination. Plus, the hostel is also close to a number of the city’s very best attractions and eateries.

Accommodation at this hostel

Bed in a shared room is offered here
Private room is offered here
Camping & Cabins is not offered here
Entire place is not offered here

Why guests love this hostel

Harbourside location in the city centre
Major city attractions on the doorstep
Large social spaces and meeting rooms available

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Accommodation at YHA Bristol

Bed in a shared room

If you're happy to share, dorm rooms have multiple beds - ideal for budget breaks.

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Private rooms

Like your own space? Private rooms offer the hostelling experience with more privacy.

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Private en-suite rooms

Enjoy your own space with a private en-suite room, including bathroom facilities.

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Group bookings for 16+ guests

Let YHA take care of your stay with our group booking service.

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Meeting rooms

Our flexible and affordable meeting rooms are a great choice for any occasion.

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Hostel facilities

24-hour access after check-in
24-hour reception
Ambulant accessible
Baby changing
Café
City view
Classroom(s)
Contactless payments
Corridor zoning
Cycle store
Dining room
Evening meals
Full mobile coverage
Games
Group meals
Highchair
Library
Licensed bar
Lift
Luggage store
Meeting room(s)
Near airport
Near bus stop
Near ferry port
Near train station
Packed lunch
Restaurant
Self-catering kitchen
Shared lounge
Shared TV
Sole use available
Unlimited breakfast
Vending machines
Water refill station
Waterfront
WiFi

Hostel need to know

Reception hours: 24 hours.

Food and drink: Breakfast is served to guests from 07:30 – 10:00 on weekdays and 07:00 – 10:00 at weekends. Meals are available between 10:00 - 21:00.

Licensed bar: This hostel has a licensed bar offering a range of alcohol and soft drinks. It is not possible for guests to bring their own alcohol.

Self-catering: Guests have access to a self-catering kitchen.

Café opening hours: YHA Bristol's Café & Bar is open to the public from 07:00 - 22:00, Monday to Sunday.

Parking: There is no parking at the hostel. We recommend using Apex Parking on Prince Street, BS1 4QF. A special rate is available per day for our guests. To access this rate, you will need to scan a QR code at reception before parking or pre-book your parking using the Apex Parking website. Alternative parking is available at Millenium Square, The Grove or Wapping Wharf – all less than a 5-minute walk from the hostel.

WiFi: Free WiFi is available in social spaces.

Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Bristol. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.

Guest access: Our lift takes guests to most floors, except the mezzanine level and fifth floor. Our meeting rooms are located on the mezzanine with access via stairs only.

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Food and drink at YHA Bristol

Unlimited breakfast at YHA Bristol

Enjoy all you can eat from our cooked breakfast options including sausages, bacon, eggs, hash browns, tomatoes and beans. Continental options include fresh fruit, cereals, yogurts and pastries. There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options to get stuck into. Drinks are included too! Under 10s eat for £1 with our special offer (see menu for details).

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Main menu at YHA Bristol

Take your pick from our range of delicious light bites, hearty classics, and delicious desserts – everything you need after a long day of exploring. Under 10s eat for £1 with our special offer (see menu for details). Vegan and vegetarian options available.

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Chicken burger with side salad and chips

Group meals at YHA Bristol

With tasty breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals, groups are sure to find something tasty to eat at YHA Bristol (see sample menu).

Meal plans range from bed and breakfast up to full-board catering. Vegetarian options are available and we aim to cater for any special dietary requests.

Self-catering at YHA Bristol

Our self-catering kitchen includes everything you need to cook up a storm.

Bring your own food and make use of our hobs and microwave plus a kettle and toaster. Dishes and cutlery are provided as well as cleaning essentials.

YHA Bristol

14 Narrow Quay, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 4QA

Map references

OS Map:: 172
OS Grid Ref:: ST586725
Lat/Lng:: 51.4499216, -2.5973443
what3words: retain.drain.glad

Contact information

Phone:: +44 345 371 9726
Email:: [email protected]

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More about this hostel

Volunteering

Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.

The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.

Find out more and apply to volunteer.

History

The hostel is a former tea warehouse and is named after Mr and Mrs Hayman, tireless workers for the local YHA group, though it is informally called the Grain House! The hostel had a stylish renovation to its social areas in 2015 and is a fab staple of the waterfront.

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Manager recommends: Have a freshly cooked pizza and a drink in our relaxing Grain House bar or sit on the harbour side and watch the world go by - the perfect wind-down after visiting all the amazing attractions Bristol has to offer on your city break. Or combine a competitive spirit with a sense of fun, add a couple of pints of continental beer and you’ve the recipe for a fantastic evening at Kongs of King Street, a laid back bar full of retro arcade games, ping pong and more.