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The 10 Best Hostels in York, UK

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All rooms contain bunk beds, and there is a large, glass fronted common room for guests to relax in, along with Wi-Fi internet access. The property also has guest laundry, luggage and bike storage facilitates.

Super friendly and helpful staff. Big spaces with great views.Everything was super clean, including the bathrooms. For a hostel first experience it was perfect, would stay again at any YHA.

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8.2
Very good
1,573 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

Astor York Hostel is set in a Grade II listed Victorian building, just a 15-minute walk from the historic centre of York. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. The property can only accommodate guests over the age of 18.

It doesn't get better than this!

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8.6
Fabulous
2,084 reviews
Price from
£12.48
per night

Safestay York Micklegate has private bedrooms and bright and airy dormitories, all with personal reading lights and orthopaedic mattresses. Private rooms also have air conditioning and a personal safe.

close to downtown and train station

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7.4
Good
2,556 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 7 reviews
    The property was in a great location. Everything on your doorstep. The shambles a few minutes walk away. The station a cheap taxi ride away with Taxis only a few minutes walk way. The property was clean & very cosy. Everything from home to home. I would highly recommend this apartment. The only downfall is the delivery drivers in the morning. Which we totally understand as restricted parking & close by businesses. We enjoyed our stay very much. The bed was lovely & a great sleep we had. The bath & shower was lovely too.
    Elise
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £100
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 954 reviews
    Obviously recently refurbished, very welcoming host & ambiance of the inn. Lovely room & facilities. Very comfortable bed & everything provided that you’d need. Substantial breakfast with an excellent choice provided. Attentive hosts who definitely went the extra mile. Safe parking was a bonus. Great location for a stroll into the heart of York. Would highly recommend. Thank you
    Walker
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £80
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,221 reviews
    The property was in a great location and spotlessly clean. The self-check-in was very easy and the parking was cheap and convenient. All the facilities were very neat. Perfect for a short stay, 12 minute walk into the centre of York.
    Francesca
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,293 reviews
    Great location. Lovely hosts. We were off early, so they made us a couple of bacon butties as breakfasts not yet served Comfy bed, very warm room Far cheaper than city centre hotels Will use again and can recommend
    Gail
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £88.40
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,083 reviews
    Lovely hostel. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Kitchen was spacious and clean. Definitely say again. Felt safe and secure in the hostel and our private room.
    jill
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £88.40
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,083 reviews
    Best option in York hostels wise, price incredibly cheap, I was glad to be back
    Marco
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £171
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,771 reviews
    Great location, really close to two bridges that transport to to all the shops, bars, and attractions. All the staff were very frie and helpful, and parking,which can be stressful when giing away, was easy as my wife and I arrived around 1300, there were lots of available spaces, safe and sound in the hotel underground car park.
    Philip
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £265
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,367 reviews
    nice pleasant staff, great location . The valet car parking is cheap and efficient.Bathroom small but clean.
    Andrew
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £75.21
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,555 reviews
    Great location. Nice historic building that has been renovated into a hostel. Beds were clean and comfortable enough
    Bashori
    Solo traveller
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,521 reviews
    Great location. Close to train station and small walk into town. You get exactly what you pay for really, if it’s just a budget room for the night you’re after then this place will fulfil your needs.
    Claire
    Young couple

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