Staying with YHA
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.
What to expect
Take a look for yourself
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Accommodation options
Discover all the ways to stay with YHA
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 & 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 & 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 & cake offer from just £5.95? Pop in on your next walk!
Self-catering kitchens
Do your own cooking
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.
Become a member
Join today and enjoy savings on every stay
Annual (Direct Debit) YHA Membership
Paying by Direct Debit is the most convenient and cost-effective option, making sure you don’t miss out on all the benefits with automatic renewal each year.
£20 per year
What's included
- Welcome pack and membership card
- Enjoy 10% off every booking including pre-booked meals
- Get at least 25% off hot deals and other special discounts for members
- Be the first to know about upcoming special offers with priority notification for members
- Savings on top outdoor brands every time you shop
- Discounted stays at over 2,500 hostels worldwide with automatic Hostelling International membership
- Support our charity working to ensure everybody has the opportunity to connect to nature, heritage and the great outdoors
- Exclusive monthly member e-newsletter
- Automatically renews each year
Single Year YHA Membership
A single-year YHA membership lets you enjoy all the fantastic benefits for up to 12 months at a time. Your gateway to adventure in the UK and across the world!
£25 per year
What's included
- Welcome pack and membership card
- Enjoy 10% off every booking including pre-booked meals
- Get at least 25% off hot deals and other special discounts for members
- Be the first to know about upcoming special offers with priority notification for members
- Savings on top outdoor brands every time you shop
- Discounted stays at over 2,500 hostels worldwide with automatic Hostelling International membership
- Support our charity working to ensure everybody has the opportunity to connect to nature, heritage and the great outdoors
- Exclusive monthly member e-newsletter
- Lasts for one year
Life YHA Membership
Life membership truly lasts a lifetime – enjoy all the benefits of YHA membership with a single one-off fee while supporting our charitable mission.
£500
What's included
- Exclusive life member welcome pack, membership card and pin badge
- Lifetime discount – enjoy 10% off every booking including pre-booked meals
- Get at least 25% off hot deals and other special discounts for members
- Be the first to know about upcoming special offers with priority notification for members
- Savings on top outdoor brands every time you shop
- Discounted stays at over 2,500 hostels worldwide with automatic Hostelling International membership
- Support our charity working to ensure everybody has the opportunity to connect to nature, heritage and the great outdoors
- Exclusive monthly member e-newsletter
- Lasts a lifetime
Open to all
Hostelling is for everyone
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.