Explore Affordable Hostels in York, UK

Set in a Georgian town house, Safestay York Micklegate offers spacious rooms with original features, free WiFi and views across historical York. York Railway Station is 984 feet away. The hostel features wonderful exposed beams, grand fireplaces and hand-carved ceilings. Safestay York Micklegate has private bedrooms and bright and airy dormitories, all with personal reading lights and orthopedic mattresses. Private rooms also have air conditioning and a personal safe. Continental breakfasts are served daily in the dining room, which features elegant chandeliers and banquet tables. There is also a lively bar at the reception, serving bottled beers and ciders. The property overlooks Micklegate and the city’s medieval walls. York Minster is a 10-minute walk away, and the picturesque Shambles shopping area is just half a mile away.

- "Very nice to stay in this hostel during my Christmas break, and many thanks for the free bananas" - "Wonderful Hostel in Prime Location" - "Worth the money, definetly!" - "I would definitely stay again!!" - "Good location and friendly staff!" - "Great place if you have considerate roommates" - "Really OK for what you pay. Kept very clean." - "Good location but needs attention!" - "Hostel is great, people can be noisy."

Hostel with free parking, near York Minster
This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance.
Housekeeping is not available.
YHA York - Hostel offers 45 accommodations. Bathrooms include showers.

- "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." - "Great stay and friendly staff." - "Run efficiently with friendly staff" - "Clean rooms and facilities. Lovely staff. Good location. " - "Staff were so friendly and the facilities excellent. Will definitely be back."

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.

- "Really cosy, clean and a lovely walk along the river to get to town." - "Excellent hostel for solo traveller" - "My friend particularly liked the top bunk and commented on how cosy and warm the room was." - "good experience" - "Outstanding accommodation in a stunning location." - "Wonderful" - "We had a lovely stay. Would definately recommend to others." - "Great location at an amazing price." - "Loved the location, lovely walk by the river into York. Staff were so friendly and helpful."

Hostel with free parking, 6-minute walk to North York Moors National Park
This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a meeting room. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and a garden.
Housekeeping is available on request.
YHA Helmsley - Hostel offers 8 accommodations. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

- "Lovely little place with a very friendly vibe. Kept super clean and tidy, everything you want from a hostel!" - "Really lovely staff and everything you could want in a hostel " - "Nice and cheap" - "Friendly staff!" - "Good facility!" - "A very nice, clean and comfortable hostel. Friendly staff in a great location. Everything you need for an overnight stay. " - "Lovely location " - "Great location" - "Really friendly place to stay,simple clean and comfortable,lovely area with great shops."

Astor York Hostel is set in a Grade II listed Victorian building, just a 15-minute walk from the historic center of York. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. The property can only accommodate guests over the age of 18. All rooms at this hostel are en-suite, with WiFi access throughout the whole building. There is a spacious lounge where guests can relax, and two large dining rooms. Astor York Hostel can be accessed on foot from York railway station in 10 minutes, or by bus from the town center.

- "An excellent option when visiting York" - "Great structure, handled with much care by a great and young staff, who really makes the effort for you to feel at ease." - "Really enjoyed my stay. I felt really comfortable there and have already recommended it to others." - "Nice hostel to stay with friends." - "Great value for money" - "Nic" - "Not so bad, decent for the price."

Georgian hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a bar
This smoke-free hostel features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance.
Safestay York Micklegate offers 151 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. This York hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Very warm, loved it! " - "Great place to stay if you are on a budget." - "Private triple room. Spacious, clean, towels included. Easy check in and out " - "Great location, lovely building, friendly and helpful staff, comfortable rooms" - "Booked a one night stay in a private triple room (room 15). Room was on the top floor and very quiet, clean and comfortable. Will not hesitate using again next time I need to stay in York. "

Hostel with a bar, near York Minster
This hostel features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room.
Astor York - Hostel offers 19 accommodations. This York hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Good " - "Great hostel " - "Great place to stay." - "All straightforward with friendly front desk. Room was quiet and very comfortable, I’ve used a variety of hotels around the world during travel, here was honestly the best nights sleep I’ve had in a hotel/hostel, would definitely book here again." - "Great service:)" - "Great staff Patrick goes the extra mile to help you and the manager as well great place fantastic. For meeting people cooking bar etc"

Hostel with 2 restaurants, steps from York Minster
This smoke-free hostel features 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and a microwave in a common area.
The Fort Boutique Hostel offers 12 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

- "everything was very good excellent facilities and very helpful and very helpful staff" - "The hostel is in a prime location. The private room had everything we required. The kitchen was great for drinks. The discount in the bar/restaurant was great." - "We were welcomed and checked in very quickly - he offered to take our suitcases upstairs too. Our double room was very spacious and comfortable and looked right onto the market street. It was high enough that we could barely hear the music from downstairs (earplugs are provided if necessary) and the decor made it feel as if it was our own little apartment. The best thing about the hostel is how cheap it is in comparison to hotels, clean towels are provided every morning, discounts are on offer for Kennedy's downstairs, and it is right in the centre of York; Evil Eye is about a minute walk away!"

Astor York is set in a beautiful Grade II listed building just minutes walk to the historic centre! With a huge cozy lounge, and dining areas, free WiFi throughout the building and every room ensuite, Astor York is the perfect base for exploring the incredible historic centre of York. There is also a bar on the property if you fancy a drink with friends, or to meet fellow travellers, and a kitchen where you can cook your own food if you are on a budget.

The space
At our fantastic hostel, you will have full access to:

>Car Parking facilities for just £5 a day per car
>Bar with great beers, wines, and spirits
>Free Fast Wi-Fi throughout the building
>CCTV is in operation 24 hours a day
>Storage Lockers available for your valuables £2 per locker per day (laptops, cameras, phones, etc).
>Laundry facilities are available 24 hours
>Hairdryers and ironing facilities free to use
>Beautiful lounge area with comfy sofas and an enormous projector screen for movies and sports!


Reception hours (7 am to 12 am)
Check-in is available from 3 pm to 10 pm.
Check-out is from any time until 10:30 am. Please ensure you check out before 10:30 am; otherwise, you may be charged for an extra night.
No curfew.

(A staff member is available 24 hours a day for emergencies, a number will be provided if you have any issues, or you can call the hostel number directly).

Payment
Payment upon arrival by cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
This property may pre-authorise your card before arrival.
Taxes included.

We cater for travellers between 18 and 40 years.

Proof of identification: A valid proof of ID must be shown on arrival, including a passport, driving license, and national identity cards. The property cannot accept paper driving licenses and student or employee IDs as proof of identity. Failure to show proof of ID upon arrival will result in cancellation of the reservation without a refund.

Key Card: You will be required to give us a £5 key deposit for your room access card at check-in time.

Breakfast: We provide Breakfast every morning, which costs just £3.50.
Dairy-free Milk: Coconut/soy/almond/
Regular Milk: skimmed and semi-skimmed
Juices: Orange and apple
Instant coffee, tea and hot chocolate
Cereals: granola, rice pop, choco pop, honey hoop and cornflakes
Bread: White and Wholemeal

Spreads: White and milk chocolate (Nutella style), peanut butter, regular butter, plant base/dairy-free (butter style) honey, fruit jam (strawberry, raspberry, blackcurrant and apricot) and marmite.
(Items may vary depending on availability and hostel)

Our Flamingo bar is open! Come and enjoy a selection of local/international beers and spirits.

Common Areas: The kitchen/dining room and common areas are all back open to enjoy a meal or meet fellow travellers (The kitchen and lounges will be shut at midnight and reopening at 8 am).


Facilities: Please be aware that our building has no lift and that you may be assigned to one of our top floors and a top bunk bed. Non-smoking.


Events: The hostel organises events aimed at backpackers between the ages of 18-40 years.

Age policy
Please note that all bookings are subject to the signing of the property's terms and conditions via a rental agreement which will be emailed to the guest following their reservation. Reservations must be made for guests over the age of 18. Any reservations made for those under the minimum age will be cancelled, and you will not receive a refund.

The property can only accommodate guests over 18 in shared dorms. Minors from 8 to 17 years old are accepted if accompanied by a parent/guardian. However, they must book an entire private dorm as they cannot share rooms with other guests outside their party.

The maximum period of stay is of 14 days.

When booking for 10 persons or more, different policies will apply.

Luggage storage is free on the day of arrival and costs GBP 2.50 per bag on the day of departure. An extra fee of GBP 7.5 per bag per day applies for the days following check-out. Storage lockers for small valuables are available for GBP 2 per day.

Guest access
The moment you walk through our doors you become part of our family and we want you to have an incredible experience! We want every detail – from our super clean bathrooms and comfortable pillows to our unforgettable social events - to be perfect, giving you a York adventure that is 10 out of 10!

Other things to note
Helpful Extras

>Free City Maps
>Tourist Information, walking tours and advice on local attractions and transport (24hrs)
>Padlocks and Adaptors are available for sale for £7.50 each
>Discounts at local restaurants and coffee shops
>Towels are available for hire at £3.50
>Printing £0.20 per sheet
>Clean, crisp linen on your bed, ready to sleep on!
>Late Check-Out is available to sleep in a little more until Midday (book in advance at reception)!

Please Note: For the safety of others, anyone exhibiting symptoms of Covid-19 will be unable to stay at the hostel. Therefore, we recommend you return home if travelling domestically or to use specialist self-isolation accommodation. Self-Isolation - Guests who wish to self-isolate in the hostel must do so in a private room; guests must not perform the self-isolation period if coming from abroad in shared dorms.

Shower gel • Essentials • Dryer • Shampoo • Hot water • Washer • Bed linens • Hangers • Room-darkening shades • Hair dryer