- Garden
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Non-smoking rooms
- Baggage storage
- Heating
- Parking on site
About this property
Set within the former home of the Rowntree family - a lovely Victorian mansion with extensive gardens, YHA York is just a 15-minute riverside walk to York’s ancient center. This property also features a restaurant and a games room with pool table, books and board games. YHA York is within the quiet residential area of Clifton, a 15-minute walk from York’s stunning, Gothic cathedral and historic city walls. The famous Betty’s Tea Rooms are a 20-minute walk away, surrounded by York’s excellent shops. York Dungeon and the Jorvik Viking Center are a 25-minute walk away. Guests at YHA York can make use of the cafe and restaurant, or prepare food in the self catering kitchen. 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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Terrace
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Craig
United Kingdom“Very pleasant experienced staff. Food great and games room. Rooms clean. Nice walk close to the river” - Kristen
United States“It was conveniently located and a great price! Super helpful staff and wonderful food. 100% worth staying there!” - Gabriel
France“Rooms are clean, bed comfortable and installations are very good” - Kathryn
Thailand“It was so well equipped for families. Loved having a kitchen to heat up milk for my toddler, good selection of food and drink, nice breakfast and clean private room. I was abit nervous about staying at a hostel with a young family but it was...” - Shawn United Kingdom“Room was class, nice layout with the upstairs like a separate space.”
- Vignes
Malaysia“The best place to stay in York ( clean and great location to stay)” - Charlotte United Kingdom“The hostel was easy to find, parking included and a short walk to the centre of York. The lounge area was bright and airy with plenty of seating. The cafe/ bar offered a good range of food & drinks. Our room was clean, warm and the beds were...”
- Juliana United States“Room was exceptionally clean and staff was very nice. Location is safe although a bit far of a walking distance from town.”
- Young United States“Standard YHA experience: clean, safe basic accommodation.”
- John United Kingdom“We loved the overall feel of the YHA. Very relaxed and homely . We went with children and they loved it also . A great price and what we got was great value for money . A short walk along the river into the city was perfect for location....”
Area info
Restaurants
- YHA York Restaurant
- CuisineBritish
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hosteling International as part of this booking.
Please note that this property does not accept group bookings for 16 people or more.
Stays exceeding 14 consecutive nights at this property will not be allowed.
Please note that all adult guests need to provide a valid ID with matching name and address at check-in.
Towels are not included in the rate. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge or bring their own.
Please contact the property to confirm the availability of accessible rooms before booking.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
