Think you know everything about our hostels? You may be surprised by the uniqueness of our properties and locations. From cliff-top coastal cottages to rural escapes off the beaten track, we’ve got it all, so you’re bound to find the perfect base for you and fellow guests.
At YHA, our youth hostels have received millions of pounds in investment and care, to ensure they can be used and enjoyed for generations to come. The wide variety means you can experience real adventure across England and Wales.
Accommodation options
Alongside bunkbeds in shared dorms, you can choose from a range of accommodation types
Delicious food and drink
Discover our tasty food and drink options, as well as our self-catering facilities too
Open to all
In addition to welcoming young people, we offer accommodation for everyone to enjoy
Amazing locations
From rural countryside to busy cities, our hostels offer incredible locations in England and Wales
Take a look for yourself
Check out our hostel pages for photos, videos and virtual tours of our locations. Search below to find your perfect hostel.
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Accommodation options
For a more sociable experience, why not trying sharing with others in a dorm room? For more privacy, we have plenty of private rooms available plus camping and glamping options too.
Whatever type of stay you prefer, you won’t have to bring or change your own bedding!
Bed in a shared room
Dorm rooms have multiple beds and are shared with other guests. A typical shared room includes bunk beds, a reading light and a storage cupboard for each guest.
An adult of the same gender must accompany 12 to 15-year-olds.
Private rooms
Want some privacy? Private rooms typically include a storage cupboard for each bed (secured by a padlock if needed), a reading light and a wash basin.
Shared shower and toilet facilities are located near to the room.
En-suite private rooms
Enjoy your own space with your family, friends or by yourself with a private en-suite room.
Private rooms typically include a storage cupboard for each bed (secured by a padlock if needed), a reading light and a bathroom.
Camping & Cabins
We offer unique camping and glamping options in fantastic places around England and Wales.
Keep the feeling of being closer to nature with a few more home comforts in a Landpod, camping pod, bell tent, Airstream and more.
Hire the entire place
Take the entire place for yourself, for family, for friends, for sport groups, for hens, for stags, for you and yours.
Book the whole hostel at over 100 amazing locations, from cottages to lodges and cabins to mansions.
Accessible rooms
Many of our hostels offer accessible rooms, suitable for wheelchair users and guests with mobility impairments.
For more details on each property, view the access statement on the relevant hostel page.
Food and drink
Our menus
Many of our hostels offer hearty food and drink at affordable prices, using sustainable ingredients.
Take a peak at our breakfast, all day and Supper Club menus to find out what's on offer, including vegetarian and vegan options.
Cafés, bars and restaurants
There’s a warm welcome and a comfy spot waiting for you at one of our unique cafés and restaurants.
Enjoy delicious food, freshly made hot drinks and a well-stocked bar, whether you are staying with us or just passing by. Tempted by our Cuppa and Cake offer for just £5.95? Pop in on your next walk!
Self-catering kitchens
Our self-catering facilities give you flexibility to cook when you need to and you can bring food to suit your budget.
Most of our hostels have self-catering kitchens, with cupboard space, fridges, freezers and all the appliances you need for cooking. Plus, we provide plenty of pots, pans, plates and cutlery too.
Join today for 10% off every stay
Non-member
Support YHA even as a non-member. Every booking benefits our charitable cause and helps us reach even more young people.
Free
What's included
- Best price guaranteed when you book direct on yha.org.uk
- Support our work with young people
Annual (Direct Debit) YHA Membership
Direct Debit is the easiest way to pay for your membership each year, helping us spend more of your money on our cause.
£20 per year
Join todayWhat's included
- Best price guaranteed when you book direct on yha.org.uk
- Support our work with young people
- 10% off every booking and pre-booked meals for you and your guests
- Discounts on big name brands
- Access to over 4,000 hostels worldwide through automatic Hostelling International membership
- Automatically renews each year
Single Year YHA Membership
Single-year membership allows you to enjoy all the amazing benefits of YHA membership for up to 12 months.
£25 per year
Join todayWhat's included
- Best price guaranteed when you book direct on yha.org.uk
- Support our work with young people
- 10% off every booking and pre-booked meals for you and your guests
- Discounts on big name brands
- Access to over 4,000 hostels worldwide through automatic Hostelling International membership
Open to all
We believe that hostelling is about people just as much as it is about our stunning locations and varied accommodation.
Whether that be our staff or the fabulous guests we welcome through our doors every day of the week, you’re sure to meet new and interesting people through a stay at YHA.
We are open to all, and our mission is clear:
"To inspire all, especially young people, to broaden their horizons, gaining knowledge and independence through new experiences of adventure and discovery."
We welcome people of all ages and backgrounds, from solo travellers and couples, families, large groups and schools from the UK and all over the world.