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YHA St Davids
St David's, Pembrokeshire, SA62 6PROverview
Experience the magic of Pembrokeshire with the breathtaking bays, beaches and hills which surround YHA St Davids. This rural retreat is a converted farmhouse at Whitesands Bay, one of Britain’s Blue Flag beaches, making it perfect for a cheap family seaside break full of coastal walks.
Swimming, surfing, coasteering, climbing, riding and walking – everything's here for a non-stop activity break or watersports holiday. When you stay in St Davids, don’t miss St Davids Cathedral (which makes St Davids the UK's smallest city) and St Non’s – a significant religious site, and plan in a visit to Ramsey Island, with its wealth of bird and sea life.
Why guests love YHA St Davids
Accommodation at YHA St Davids
Bed in a shared room
Dorms are not currently available.
Dorm rooms have multiple beds, are typically more affordable than private rooms, and shared with other people who may not be travelling together. A typical shared room includes bunk beds, a reading light and a storage cupboard for each guest, secured by a padlock if required.
Children aged between 12 and 15 can stay in dorm rooms as long as an adult of the same gender accompanies them.
Some dorms may be en-suites, meaning that they have a bathroom in the room that you would be sharing with the other people in your dorm.
Private rooms
Don't fancy sharing a room? Private rooms typically include a storage cupboard for each bed, secured by a padlock if required, a reading light and a wash hand basin. Shared shower and toilet facilities are located near to the room.
Private en-suite rooms
Enjoy your own space with a private en-suite room. Private rooms typically include a storage cupboard for each bed, secured by a padlock if required, a reading light and a wash hand basin.
Landpods
These brand new Landpods, upgraded for 2019, are fully waterproof and sleep up to four adults. They are slightly elevated off the ground for a comfortable night’s sleep under the stars – you can even open the roof for a better view! With LED lighting these cosy pods include all beds and bedding. There is a table, bench and BBQ firepit outside so you can make the most of the great outdoors and dine al fresco.
The new larger Landpod sleeps up to 4 people, on two small double mattresses (one above the other) and a single futon mattress, which doubles up as the seating area. They’re even tall enough to stand up in! There is no heating in our Landpods.
All guests have full access to all of the hostel facilities, including the self-catering kitchen and bathrooms, so you can cook delicious meals, or freshen up after your night sleeping under the stars.
Hire the whole place
This hostel is occasionally made available for hire on an exclusive basis. This means that you can have the place to yourself and choose how many of your friends, family, club mates, etc., join you.
We allocate availability for exclusive use in blocks, typically up to 90 days in the future. If you are looking for space to stay with us on a normal shared basis, and can’t see any availability three months or more into the future, then this hostel may be being held for Exclusive Hire.
Things to do around YHA St Davids
St Davids Peninsular
A ruggedly beautiful coastline and heather moorland steeped in Celtic history. Keep an eye open for the Prehistoric archaeology.
Solva Woollen Mill
The oldest working woollen mill in Pembrokeshire. Watch the looms at work and browse in the mill shop.
Ramsey Island Boat Tours
Take a trip to this lovely island to discover mighty cliffs, fascinating bird life and seals. Don't forget your picnic! Visit the website
Walking and Rambling in St Davids
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is within 10 minutes walk of the hostel. Walking in either direction offers some fantastic scenery - look out for seals and dolphins at certain times of the year.
Cycling in St Davids
Get out on your bike and explore some amazing hidden coves, or cycle across to Solva or even Newgale for a pub lunch and cool drink in the sun.
Climbing in St Davids
The South Face of St David's Head offers a short 50ft climb and includes routes ideal for first time leaders. Belay setup is plentiful.
Watersports in St Davids
The closest beach to YHA St David's is Whitesands, a short walk from the hostel which saves on parking fees.
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
With over 950km of footpaths, walking is an ideal way to appreciate the spectacular scenery, wildlife and history of the park. Visit the website
Bishop’s Palace
2 miles Stroll through history and visit the 'Lords of the Land' exhibition that explains the wealth and power of the medieval bishops. Visit the website
Ma Simes Surf School
Ma Simes (formally Whitesands) Surf School & Surf Shop is situated on the Whitesands Bay on the Pembrokeshire coast. Experience the exhilaration and excitement of surfing in beautiful surroundi
Picton Castle
A stunning stately home, Picton Castle has 40 acres of some of the most beautiful woodland gardens and grounds in West Wales. There is a Secret Owl Garden where you can meet 25 species of owls.
Hostel facilities
- 24-hour access
- Ambulant accessible
- Contactless payments
- Cycle store
- Free parking on premises
- Full mobile coverage
- Games
- Garden/grounds
- Highchair
- Large garden/grounds
- Library
- Licensed bar
- Minibus parking on premises
- Mountain view
- Near bus stop
- No WiFi
- Outdoor seating
- Self-catering kitchen
- Shared drying room
- Shared laundry room
- Shared lounge
- Sole use
Hostel need to know
Reception opening hours: From 08:00 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 20:30.
Self-catering: YHA St David’s is self-catering only. Guests have access to a kitchen.
Parking: There is parking at the hostel for up to 10 cars.
YHA St Davids - Access Statement
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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.
This hostel is part of our Volunteer Managers programme. You can find out about becoming a Volunteer Manager and supporting our small hostels on our Volunteering site.
Meet the team
Manager recommends: For a change from the beach on your seaside break, climb Carn Llidi. The path starts from the hostel and the views from the top are breathtaking. Look out for welsh ponies and buzzards while you’re walking, and badgers in the evening. If you're looking for a surfing holiday, Whitesands Bay beach offers some sizable waves.
Or if you love wildlife, take a boat from St Justinian to Ramsey Island in spring. There’s an enjoyable 3.5-mile trail around the island so take a stroll and acquaint yourself with the wealth of local creatures. The towering cliffs to the west of the island are home to buzzards, ravens, razorbills, guillemots and kittiwakes.
