Autumn of adventure

Affordable beds in shared rooms, private rooms, cabins, entire hostels and more available this season.

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Autumn is the time for a cosy getaway. When nature puts on a spectacular show as leaves turn a fantastic hue of colours and the landscape is bathed in a soft, golden light.

Treat yourself to a change of scenery and make the most of the earlier sunsets and the crisp, cooler air with our great value deals available in stunning locations. Explore forests as the trees change colour, watch the birds migrate in a National Park, take a coastal path trek away from the summer crowds, then come in from the cold and enjoy one of our cafés and a stay with YHA.   

We have a range of accommodation available with beds in shared rooms, private rooms, YHA Camping & Cabins and YHA Exclusive Hire, cafés to fuel your adventures — serving our kids eat for £1 offer and self-catering options to keep costs down, we’ve everything you need.

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

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Save 10% when you book early

The early bird catches the best holiday deals! If you book a bed in a shared room, private room or book a 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

We’re offering dorm rooms in stunning locations. Book great accommodation at the best price.

YHA Bath exterior

YHA Bath

  • Café

  • Contactless payments

  • Free on-street parking

YHA Ennerdale exterior

YHA Ennerdale

  • Free parking on premises

  • Garden/grounds

  • Self-catering kitchen

YHA Hawes exterior at sunset

YHA Hawes

  • WiFi

  • Free parking on premises

  • Garden/grounds

YHA Hawkshead exterior

YHA Hawkshead

  • Large garden/grounds

  • Free parking on premises

  • Self-catering kitchen

YHA Jordans exterior

YHA Jordans

  • WiFi

  • Free parking on premises

  • Self-catering kitchen

YHA Whitby hostel next to Whitby Abbey ruins

YHA Whitby

  • WiFi

  • Garden/grounds

  • Free parking on premises

YHA York exterior

YHA York

  • WiFi

  • Restaurant

  • Free parking on premises

Private rooms from £30 per night

Various room sizes available for affordable breaks — choose a private room for one or a room for the whole family.

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YHA Beverley Friary bedroom
View of Buttermere on a sunny day

Lake District

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

Places to stay in the Lake District

Peak District view over Monsal Head

Lake District

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

Places to stay in the Peak District 

Queen Bess rock Bedruthan Cornwall

Cornwall

If you have your heart set on a trip to Cornwall, YHA have got you covered with hostels lining much of the county's unique coastline.

Places to stay in Cornwall

London Skyline near Tower Bridge

London

London has something for everyone: from arts and culture to fine foods and entertainment. YHA has several hostels in the city centre.

Places to stay in London

Hadrians Wall in Northumberland

Northumberland

Northumberland is a staycation dream. Why not wander along Hadrian's Wall or visit the pretty towns of Alnwick and Berwick?

Places to stay in Northumberland

White cliffs overlooking a beach out onto the ocean

Sussex

Whether you love the outdoors, nightlife, culture and history or all things food, you're in for a treat when you're visiting the stunning county of Sussex.

Places to stay in Sussex

Glider sailing over a beach with blue sea and green cliffs

Wales

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

Places to stay in Wales

Golden morning light at Ribblehead Viaduct in The Yorkshire Dales National Park

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.

Places to stay in Yorkshire

YHA Camping & Cabins from £50 per night

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

Airstream with outdoor seating area

Airstreams

Wooden cabin in the hostel grounds

Cabins and deluxe cabins

YHA Ninebanks chalet

Chalets

Landpod at YHA Windermere

Landpods

Tipi interior at YHA Windermere

Premium bell tents

Safari tent and Landpod on a grass field

Safari tents

YHA Manorbier Camping Pods

Camping pods and
deluxe camping pods

Tipi at YHA Windermere

Tipis

Camping tent surrounded by bluebells and trees

Camping

Hire the whole hostel from £250 per night

Spread out, enjoy some space, take the entire place.

We have some top properties available on YHA Exclusive Hire. Coastal cottages, manor houses, country lodges. Take a look at all these incredible places.

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YHA St Briavels Castle

View some of our popular autumn blog posts

Warm panoramic autumn sunset over Buttermere in the Lake District

Best autumnal walks in the Lake District

If you’re like us, you’re lacing up your walking boots as soon as the first hints of autumn appear in the air. And the Lake District landscape has never looked more inviting. A walk in the Lakes...

Ruby Higton - author

Ruby Higton

19th Oct 2024 · 7 min read

The Upper Lake in autumn at Roundhay Park, Leeds, Yorkshire

Five reasons to get outside this season

As the nights draw in and the days get darker, it’s tempting to shut the curtains, stay indoors and get cosy. But don’t forget to get outside and enjoy the many delights of autumn...

Jo Avery - author

Jo Avery

9th Sep 2024 · 7 min read

Staying with YHA

Best price guaranteed

If you book direct through YHA, you’re guaranteed the lowest price

Amazing locations

From countryside to city, you can't beat our locations

Supporting a charity

Every booking helps us create more adventures for young people