Staying with YHA
Booked your stay or planning a break with YHA? Find out what to expect when you stay with us
Think you know everything about our hostels? You may be surprised by the uniqueness of our properties and locations.
Imagine staying in the spectacular Lake District, waking up surrounded by mountains and lakes. Or booking a hostel in Snowdonia with direct access to hiking routes. Or staying in the heart of vibrant city-centre nightlife. The possibilities are endless for your chosen accommodation base and we’ve got it here at YHA at a great price.
What to expect
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Accommodation options
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Our properties are set in stunning buildings that give you a taste of British heritage without the price tag. This makes your accommodation part of the experience—not just a place to sleep.
For a sociable experience, why not trying sharing with others in a dorm room? For more privacy, we have plenty of en-suite 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. We won’t make you do chores either…
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, 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.
You are in safe hands
We take pride in our accommodation and we provide clean and comfortable accommodation for all of our guests. YHA hostels prioritise your wellbeing and security. Lockers are provided in our rooms, so your belongings stay safe whilst you explore a new destination. We provide safety through secure, 24/7 staffed receptions in many locations, CCTV, and secure rooms. We want your holiday to feel home away from home and our guest satisfaction is incredibly important.
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, daytime and evening 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.
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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.