YHA Reviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I have had good experiences at the YHA in the past but I'm done with them now. I needed to cancel a booking due to illness and cancelled in good time. The policy is though that if you use a discount c... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Family of 5 had an amazing week staying in a Bell Tent in Manorbier; friendly site, very clean well equipped kitchen and bathroom facilities. Only negative was the breakfast, it was very expensive fo... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good budget stay. The room was clean and comfortable, and it was fine for a low-cost overnight stay. The hotel is a former setup with basic facilities. The only downside was the shared toilets, which... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After 5 nights at YHA Cheddar in Somerset our stay was excellent. Location was superb for access to Wells Glastonbury and Bath was an hour by car. Staff went the extra mile, position of hostel beside... See more

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High quality, low cost hostels, camping & glamping. Suitable for families & backpackers across 180+ locations - Book Direct with YHA for the best price!


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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The location of this yha is excellent…

The location of this yha is excellent you are right next to the water and close to Ambleside. We didn’t use our car all weekend choosing to walk or use the bus. The facilities are very clean and there is lots of space. The staff are friendly and welcoming

27 January 2023
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Hi there, thank you for reviewing your stay at YHA. We are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and that our hostel team, and facilities fulfilled your expectations. We hope we are able to welcome you back again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We love this hostel

We love this hostel, especially in the colder months.

28 January 2023
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Dear Kate, thank you for reviewing your stay at YHA. We are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope we are able to welcome you back again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Location stunning

Location stunning, staff friendly and helpful. The hostel is cheerful and so close to the sea.

30 January 2023
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Reply from YHA

Dear Claire, thank you for reviewing your stay at YHA. We are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and that our hostel team and location fulfilled your expectations. We hope we are able to welcome you back again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lakeside hostel!

Great hostel in an amazing location! Staff are super friendly and everywhere was clean and tidy.

29 January 2023
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Reply from YHA

Dear Mia, thank you for reviewing your stay at YHA. We are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and that our hostel team, location and cleanliness fulfilled your expectations. We hope we are able to welcome you back again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great accommodation in central London…

Great accommodation in central London at an affordable price.

26 January 2023
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Dear Marteno, thank you for reviewing your stay at YHA. We are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and that our accommodation value fulfilled your expectations. We hope we are able to welcome you back again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Another fabulous School residential

Another fabulous School residential. All children and staff had a fabulous time and memories were made by all. Thank you for a fabulous experience.

26 January 2023
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Dear Sarah, thank you for reviewing your stay at YHA. We are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and that our hostel fulfilled your expectations. We hope we are able to welcome you back again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fab location

Fab, location, staff and accommodation

26 January 2023
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Dear Jackie, thank you for reviewing your stay at YHA. We are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and that our hostel team and accommodation standards fulfilled your expectations. We hope we are able to welcome you back again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Refreshingly brilliant value for money

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27 January 2023
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Dear James, thank you for reviewing your stay at YHA. We are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and that our accommodation fulfilled your expectations. We hope we are able to welcome you back again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

just good

The youth hostel gave a great experience for my group and me as a group leader. Far more than value for money, it is a positive caring and safe environment where you can come as you are -young and old- and enjoy a break as well as allow focus on the project at hand.

25 January 2023
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Reply from YHA

Dear Nanette, thank you for reviewing your stay at YHA. We are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and that our hostel fulfilled your expectations. We pride ourselves on providing a safe and welcoming space, so it is lovely to hear you feel this way. We hope we are able to welcome you back again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smart modern hostel in short walking…

Smart modern hostel in short walking distance of York City Centre via a lovely riverside walk. Friendly staff and lovely fellow hostellers make this a nice option for your city break.

21 January 2023
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Reply from YHA

Hi there, thank you for reviewing your stay at YHA York. We are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and that our hostel team, facilities and location fulfilled your expectations. We hope we are able to welcome you back again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

YHA Grasmere - excellent

Another great visit to YHA Grasmere, all spotlessly clean, staff extremely helpful and friendly and the food very good.

18 January 2023
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Dear Paul, thank you for reviewing your stay at YHA Grasmere. We are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and that our hostel team, cleanliness and food fulfilled your expectations. We hope we are able to welcome you back again soon.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Mean-spirited staff wouldn't offer…

Mean-spirited staff at Rotherhithe London wouldn't offer anywhere to store a medium sized shoulder bag but a tiny box in the shared room which was much too small, so I had to carry it everywhere like a tramp because it contained an expensive camera and laptop.
I used them for years before this and had never come across such a problem. It made my stay unnecessarily unpleasant, I've never given them a second look since.

10 March 2022
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Reply from YHA

Hi there, thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear you were disappointed with your recent stay and would like to investigate this further for you. Please email us: customerresolutions@yha.org.uk.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This makes me angry

This makes me angry. I have just spent considerable time completing a detailed survey. DO NOT ASK ME TO DUPLICATE MY TIME AND EFFORT BY UNNECESSARILY DOING THE EXACT SAME EXERCISE ALL OVER AGAIN FOR YOUR BENEFIT.

25 December 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous hostel

Fabulous hostel. Situated on the South Downs Way and right nest to Southease Station with trains to Brighton and Newhaven.
Clean, friendly staff and fantastic value for money.

16 December 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely stay - will return!

This was my first stay at a youth hostel and I will definitely return to Ambleside and look into staying at other hostels. Really good value to stay in a room on my own with shared bathroom and the self catering arrangements worked really well.

20 December 2022
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Beautiful location and large hostel well kept

The location is wonderful and the staff are all very friendly. Clean and spacious hostel with pool table, table tennis and some games for kids. We will be visiting again in the summer. Only thing the mattress is not exactly the best.

23 December 2022
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