YHA York - Hostel

Property class: 4

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
York Minster is located near YHA York - Hostel, which provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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A bunk bed room with green bedding and a wooden wardrobe.

Shared Dormitory, Womenonly, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 8)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Menonly, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 8)

A bunk bed room with green bedding and a wooden wardrobe.

Shared Dormitory, Menonly, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 8)

  • 100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bunk bed with green bedding, a red sink, and a mirror above it.

Room, Ensuite (2 Bed Private)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 70 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A room with bunk beds, each with green bedding and pillows.

Room (4 Bed Private)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 90 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private)

A bunk bed with green bedding, a red sink, and a mirror above it.

Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private)

  • 90 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private including Double Bed)

A bunk bed with green bedding, a red sink, and a mirror above it.

Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private including Double Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Room, Ensuite (5 Bed Private including Double Bed)

A bunk bed with green bedding, a red sink, and a mirror above it.

Room, Ensuite (5 Bed Private including Double Bed)

  • 100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bunk bed room with green bedding and a wooden wardrobe.

Room (6 Bed Private)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, each with green pillows, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Room (6 Bed Private)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
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About the area

York is home to YHA York - Hostel. York Minster and Shambles are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit York Christmas Market. Yorkshire Museum Gardens and Yorkshire Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our York travel guide
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Water End, Clifton, York, England, YO30 6LP

What's nearby

  • A large brick building with multiple chimneys, a central entrance, and a well-maintained lawn with a curved pathway.
    York St. John University
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A large Gothic cathedral with intricate stonework and pointed arches.
    York Minster
    4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • A narrow street with brick buildings, a shop with a glass display, and a sign for a museum.
    Shambles
    6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • A market stall with illuminated star decorations and a sign listing prices.
    York Christmas Market
    7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a bridge, and a mix of traditional and modern buildings.
    York City Walls
    7 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • York Station
    19 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • York Tap
    18 min walk
  • Bootham Tavern
    17 min walk
  • The Gillygate
    20 min walk
  • The Garden Room
    20 min walk
  • The Fat Badger York
    19 min walk

About this property

YHA York - Hostel

  • Upscale hostel near York Minster
  • You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and an arcade/game room at YHA York - Hostel. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), games, and a vending machine
    • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 11.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Games

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in.
The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 11.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • Towels fee: GBP 3.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Frequently asked questions

Is YHA York - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at YHA York - Hostel?

As of Sept 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA York - Hostel on Oct 11, 2026 start from CA $55, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at YHA York - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at YHA York - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA York - Hostel located?

Situated in York, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Homestead Park, York Minster, and York Christmas Market. Shambles and York City Walls are also within 1 mi (2 km). York Station is 19 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 19 minutes.

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Reviews

YHA York - Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 234 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything. The staff were amazing, couldn’t do enough for us. So friendly and helpful. Our room was excellent too, very clean and comfortable. Thank you YHA York.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and location in quiet area away from York center. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff and clean rooms. A lovely wee hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was somewhat skeptical choosing a hostel to stay at rather than a hotel, the price seemed too good to be true, but alas, the reviews convinced me. I’m so thrilled with my experience here - the staff were so friendly and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was wonderful. It was comfortable and spacious, very clean. Will absolutely come again and as such, I highly recommend this establishment to others.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent friendly staff, and I had the best sleep I’ve had for ages!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great service and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable environment
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facilitate is clean, walkable to city center. Staff is nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, en suite bathroom. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place

Great stay and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Very friendly and helpful staff. V homely place. Not the cleanest, but very comfortable and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

The whole stay was excellent. When we arrived I explained that I suffered from medical problems and the receptionist immediately changed our room to accommodate my needs. Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay to explore York

A cheap & cheerful place to stay. Great private room, clean, warm & comfortable. Perfect location to explore the city of York.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were so friendly and the facilities excellent. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Run efficiently with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We wanted somewhere reasonably priced but clean and not too far away from York races and the train stations. This is exactly what we got. The added bonus was the staff were amazing! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Clean rooms and facilities. Lovely staff. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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First time staying in a hostel but will definitely use again. The experience was excellent, the staff were helpful and friendly the rooms were clean and was perfect for what we needed for the night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing experience!

I came with my friends to York for the for the first time, and the stay here made the overall experience wonderful. Everything was perfect, and in the morning we had a nice breakfast. I would stay here again on my next trip to York :))
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great option for a budget stay in York

Lovely, well-appointed hostel just a 20 min walk from York city centre along the river. Room was clean, quiet and comfortable and the hostel has great facilities. Located right next to a beautiful park. Great value for money, would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

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The staff was lovely and the accommodations were very clean and tidy. It was a very easy walk into the city center and we are glad we have the experience. The set up for the shower and toilet was tight, but it made sense if one is traveling with others who are not their family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Couldn’t ask for more. Staff were amazing. Good food and drink served and a brilliant cappuccino in the morning. Should be more expensive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

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Great Location in York.

This is a well provisioned youth hostel with attentive staff.The location in York is excellent - it is a 20 minute walk alongside the river to the city centre. You can leave your car in the YHA car park. Noise from the heating system / extractor fans was an issue - it wasn't the quietest place. Also not cheap! Budget hotels can be cheaper than YHAs these days, but YHAs have kitchens and social spaces that make the difference.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Perfect location for York city, and beyond

Lovely location, plenty of free parking. Lots of outdoor seating as well as plenty of tables, chairs and sofas inside. This is a very old building, so the floors squeak and the beds move when people are walking around. Room HO1 has a very squeaky door, which has woken us all up every time someone needs to go out to the toilet. I did mention to staff a spot of WD40 would do it, but it wasn't sorted. The door locks are also electronically locked, meaning they have to be slammed to close, not ideal when everyone else is trying to sleep. The toilets and showers are outside of the room and very small, but I never had to wait. The kitchen is quite small for the number of guests and can get extremley busy on the evening. These are all factual comments, not critisisms, as it's more than sufficient for a hostel. I would book again, I think Windermere set the standard for me! 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025