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YHA York
York, North Yorkshire, YO30 6LPOverview
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A city packed with history and culture, York is a perfect city break destination for visitors to enjoy all year round. Just a 15-minute riverside walk from the city centre, YHA York is a friendly hub for a city that lives and breathes history.
From boutique shopping on cobbled streets, to the most attractions per square mile in the UK, York's thriving culture makes it a must-see location. Don't miss a trip to the JORVIK Centre or a walk through the Shambles - one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval streets.
Why guests love YHA York
Accommodation at YHA York
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.
Food and drink at YHA York
Things to do around YHA York
York City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Sightseeing has never been so much fun! Hop on and off as much as you like, and see all the sights that the city has to offer. One route, but with 20 stops. Visit the Bus Tour website
Castle Howard
Set within 1000 acres of breathtaking landscape, the estate houses the Arboretum Trust - a collection of botanically important trees. Visit the website
The Judge’s Lodging
Explore the ‘upstairs, downstairs’ life of the Judges, their servants & felonious guests at this stunning house.
York
Famous for exquisite architecture, a tangle of quaint cobbled streets and the iconic York Minster - there's lots to see and do!
York Boat River Cruises
The largest fleet of modern sightseeing boats outside London. Sit back, relax and enjoy York by day or night down the River Ouse. Visit the website
Walking and Rambling in York
Located on the NCN Route 65 with access along the riverside into the city centre or North out of York to Beningbrough Hall, The Howardian Hills & the North York Moors – perfect road cycling countr
Mountain Biking in York
Get on your bike and head to Dalby Forest, a must for mountain biking enthusiasts with over 40 miles of man made trails for you to explore.
Cycling in York
Explore York by bike on one of the City Cycling route maps from hostel. A great way to explore, you can stop any time for a spot of sightseeing or maybe a treat in the famous Betty's Tea Rooms.
The York Dungeon in York
1 mile Delve into the city’s most blood-curdling history. An educationally chilling experience and a great day out for all the family. Visit the website
Moorsbus (around Helmsley & other hostels)
A fantastic community run bus service connecting surrounding towns within the North York Moors allowing you to leave your car at home. The services run on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Ho
York Castle Museum
A leading museum of everyday life. Discover how people lived through household objects and recreated rooms, shops and even prison cells. See the Museum website for more details.
Barley Hall
A stunning medieval house, discovered under the modern facade of an office block, once home to the Priors of Nostell and the Mayor of York. Visit the Barley Hall website
Jorvik Viking Centre
A ground breaking visitor experience that lets you experience life in Viking-Age York. Don't miss a trip on the time capsule! Visit the website
York Minster
One of the great cathedrals of the world. Discover the Minster's fascinating history in the Undercroft. Don't miss the beautiful Quire. Visit the cathedral's website
Hostel facilities
- 24-hour access
- 24-hour reception
- Ambulant accessible
- Baby changing
- Breakfast
- Café
- Classroom(s)
- Coach parking on premises
- Contactless payments
- Corridor zoning
- Cycle store
- Dining room
- Evening meals
- Free parking on premises
- Full mobile coverage
- Games
- Garden/grounds
- Group meals
- Highchair
- Licensed bar
- Luggage store
- Medium garden/grounds
- Meeting rooms
- Minibus parking on premises
- Near bus stop
- Outdoor seating
- Packed lunch
- Self-catering kitchen
- Shared laundry room
- Shared TV
- Vending machines
- Water refill station
- Wheelchair accessible
- WiFi
Hostel need to know
Seasonal opening pattern: YHA York is open for bookings all year round.
Hostel opening hours: YHA York is open to the public from Monday - Sunday, 24 hours a day.
Reception hours: 24 hours.
Café opening hours: Yorkie Café & Bar is open to the public from Monday - Sunday, 07:00 - 22:00. Breakfast is served daily from 07:30 - 09:00.
Parking: There is parking at the hostel.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.
Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA York. Assistance dogs are welcome.
YHA York - Access Statement
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YHA School Trips
The combination of on-site activities, spacious grounds, a handful of activity rooms and easy access to local world-class attractions makes YHA York an enviable base from which to build educational visits around the city and wider county. The hostel is able to accommodate up to 203 people, has classroom facilities and is able to provide meals.
Visit the YHA School Trips website for more information.
Meeting rooms
At YHA York we have three meeting rooms available for hire - the Harris Room, the Seebohm Room and the Rowntree Room.
Capacity: Up to 60 delegates each in the Harris Room and Main Conference Room, and up to 20 in the Rowntree room, depending on seating configuration.
Available Equipment:
Harris Room - Projector and screen, flipchart and markers, TV/DVD, AV, whiteboard and pens, extension lead
Seebohm Room - Projector screen, TV, pinboards, flipchart
Rowntree Room - Flipchart, markers, pens, paper
Parking: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Accessibility: The Rowntree Room located on the ground floor and has step-free access. The closest accessible WC is just off the reception lobby. The Harris Room is also on the ground floor and has step-free access via a ramp; however, the doorway is narrow. The Seebohm Room is located on the 1st floor and can only be accessed by stairs. For more information please see our access statement.
Air conditioning: Yes
Meeting rooms available from: £119
Volunteering
We are very grateful for all of the help and support that our generous volunteers give to YHA. We are proud of our “Investors in Volunteering” accreditation and have a wide range of opportunities available across the country, all of which will provide great learning or social experiences and help us to create even more opportunities for young people.
Volunteering is a great way to meet people, visit new places, gain experiences and have fun. Full details of all of our various volunteering programmes can be found on theVolunteering website.
At YHA York we offer the following volunteering opportunities subject to availability:
Please contact [email protected] or call 01629 592562 for more information.
History
Read our hostel's stylish murals to learn about more about York-based confectioners Rowntree's and see how their advertising evolved with the times. York itself is packed with attractions celebrating every era and history buffs will find it difficult to leave. Whether you want to walk on a genuine Roman floor or meet the sea monsters of prehistory, the Yorkshire Museum makes a great start to your journey. Or you can come face to face with 2000 years of villainy at the York Dungeon - a theatrical walkthrough of York's blood-thirsty history, minus any boring bits!
