- Garden
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Non-smoking rooms
- Luggage 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 centre. 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 Centre 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- 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
- Lorna
United Kingdom“Excellent value. Comfortable beds and bedding. Very clean. Friendly knowledgeable staff. Good environment.” - Belinda United Kingdom“The improvement with cleanliness I stayed previous when it wasn’t as clean”
- Jones United Kingdom“Only stopped 1 night with the family, great place, lovely walk into town next to the river,”
- Adam
New Zealand“A vibrant backpackers' hostel about 20 minutes from central York, with lots of families and a great personality. Clean bed, though no privacy, unlike some places. Equipped with a bar, restaurant and attentive staff.” - Phil_b United Kingdom“Comfortable bed, good shower. Common areas were very good (lounges, café, restaurant etc). Great staff.”
- Rocio United Kingdom“The room was very clean, we even had a mezzanine. The staff was very friendly, the common area was good, and we were able to keep our food in the comunal kitchen”
- Van
Netherlands“The location! Felt like I was in the woods somewhere, very serene and I got to see quite a lot of animals” - Laura
Australia“Really clean and well maintained hostel. Lots of great games and activities in the common area. Great room with shared toilets and showers nearby” - Hannah United Kingdom“Loved the setting and feel of the hostel! The benefit of having a bar/restaurant on site was also very handy!”
- David United Kingdom“That I could book in before 3 and pick my key card later in the evening. The staff seemed genuinely happy to be there.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- YHA York Restaurant
- CuisineBritish
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please note that discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hostelling 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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
