YHA South Downs - Hostel
Hostel in Lewes District
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this hostel
Hostel in Lewes with a coffee shop and a restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a meeting room, and laundry facilities.
Housekeeping is available once per stay.
YHA South Downs - Hostel offers 17 accommodations. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a meeting room, and laundry facilities.
Housekeeping is available once per stay.
YHA South Downs - Hostel offers 17 accommodations. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Lewes District
Available Rooms
Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Room (2 Bed Private)
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Double Room
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Room, Ensuite (3 Bed Private including Double Bed)
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
4.0
Ideal location when tackling the South Downs Way. Staff were very hospitable and helpful.
4.0
Ideal location when tackling the South Downs Way. Staff were very hospitable and helpful.
2.5
We loved our x2 night stay in an en-suite room in the long barn. YH combines a peaceful countryside location with everything needed for a comfortable trip. Walked to nearby villages and caught the train from Southease station to get further afield. Staff were really helpful and we enjoyed eating at the cafe during our hassle-free visit.
2.5
We loved our x2 night stay in an en-suite room in the long barn. YH combines a peaceful countryside location with everything needed for a comfortable trip. Walked to nearby villages and caught the train from Southease station to get further afield. Staff were really helpful and we enjoyed eating at the cafe during our hassle-free visit.
0.5
the power supply stopped as circuit breaker tripped at around 22:00 .... the electric roof window cannot be closed leaving the room suffered from extremetraffice noise throughout the night. all bedside lights and wall power sockets failed.
0.5
the power supply stopped as circuit breaker tripped at around 22:00 .... the electric roof window cannot be closed leaving the room suffered from extremetraffice noise throughout the night. all bedside lights and wall power sockets failed.
2.0
Beds OK and it was good to have an ensuite. Breakfasts very good and so was the evening meal, despite a long wait. Very convenient for the train.
2.0
Beds OK and it was good to have an ensuite. Breakfasts very good and so was the evening meal, despite a long wait. Very convenient for the train.
5.0
Right on the South Downs trail, close to a train station or by car. Staff was friendly and nice, and the food was great. I really liked their morning English breakfast
5.0
Right on the South Downs trail, close to a train station or by car. Staff was friendly and nice, and the food was great. I really liked their morning English breakfast
1.5
Beautiful location with lovely views from the garden. Very convenient for Newhaven ferry and for walking on the South Downs.
Welcome at check in was not great. Two staff members ignored us whilst taking their time to finish their conversation first.
Lack of attention to detail. Light fittings had dozens of dead flies. Not cleaned for months. One ceiling light in our private room did not work. Also one of the bedside lamps didn't work.
Bath screen allowed the shower to leak all over the floor and corridor carpet. Bathroom floor was dirty. Kitchen had a faulty cooker.
Several spiders in the bathroom and bedroom.
We had dinner at restaurant and food was excellent. Such a shame that 3 staff members were chatting with each other and loudly berating previous clients while we were eating. Not a nice atmosphere, unfortunately.
1.5
Beautiful location with lovely views from the garden. Very convenient for Newhaven ferry and for walking on the South Downs.
Welcome at check in was not great. Two staff members ignored us whilst taking their time to finish their conversation first.
Lack of attention to detail. Light fittings had dozens of dead flies. Not cleaned for months. One ceiling light in our private room did not work. Also one of the bedside lamps didn't work.
Bath screen allowed the shower to leak all over the floor and corridor carpet. Bathroom floor was dirty. Kitchen had a faulty cooker.
Several spiders in the bathroom and bedroom.
We had dinner at restaurant and food was excellent. Such a shame that 3 staff members were chatting with each other and loudly berating previous clients while we were eating. Not a nice atmosphere, unfortunately.
5.0
Friendly people, lovely room, great cafe, breakfast and supper, will definitely stay again.
Thank you
5.0
Friendly people, lovely room, great cafe, breakfast and supper, will definitely stay again.
Thank you
1.5
Stayed here whilst walking the south downs way. Food was very good both evening and breakfast.
Beds very uncomfortable, plastic matress makes you very hot.
Quite noisy as near main road and unmanned railway station next to it means trains use their horns everytime the pass.
Charge 4* hotel prices for private room with a bunkbed.
1.5
Stayed here whilst walking the south downs way. Food was very good both evening and breakfast.
Beds very uncomfortable, plastic matress makes you very hot.
Quite noisy as near main road and unmanned railway station next to it means trains use their horns everytime the pass.
Charge 4* hotel prices for private room with a bunkbed.
5.0
Really convinient location for South downs way walk, very helpful staff, safe, clean and comfortable. Lovely setting and property.
5.0
Really convinient location for South downs way walk, very helpful staff, safe, clean and comfortable. Lovely setting and property.
5.0
Very well located and very comfortable rooms.
5.0
Very well located and very comfortable rooms.
5.0
It is absolutely unique in its proximity to Southease railway station on the line between Seaford and Lewes/Brighton and its access to the South Downs Way voa the pedestrian footbridge over the A25.
5.0
It is absolutely unique in its proximity to Southease railway station on the line between Seaford and Lewes/Brighton and its access to the South Downs Way voa the pedestrian footbridge over the A25.
2.5
A beautiful place to stay, the staff were friendly and the rooms were clean. It was really useful that there is a very nearby train station. I enjoyed exploring the incredible nature surrounding the hostel, but a trip into the city was made easy too. I definitely reccomend and i'll be back next time i'm in the area
2.5
A beautiful place to stay, the staff were friendly and the rooms were clean. It was really useful that there is a very nearby train station. I enjoyed exploring the incredible nature surrounding the hostel, but a trip into the city was made easy too. I definitely reccomend and i'll be back next time i'm in the area
2.0
The stay was very good overall for the price. Staff were friendly, the hot full english breakfast was really good, the room was ok all be it a bit on the small side and is just a bumk bed with nothing else, a little table or a stool would have been uswful. The sheets were clean and the beds comfy, only thing was its right next to the road and the cars going by are loud however they did put a pair of ear plugs in the room although this was more for if people snored.
2.0
The stay was very good overall for the price. Staff were friendly, the hot full english breakfast was really good, the room was ok all be it a bit on the small side and is just a bumk bed with nothing else, a little table or a stool would have been uswful. The sheets were clean and the beds comfy, only thing was its right next to the road and the cars going by are loud however they did put a pair of ear plugs in the room although this was more for if people snored.
2.0
Staff very helpful as arriving very late. Beautiful position. Very clean. Plenty of amenities. Mattress a little hard
2.0
Staff very helpful as arriving very late. Beautiful position. Very clean. Plenty of amenities. Mattress a little hard
2.5
Comfortable,spotlessly clean room. Nice firm matress.
Cheerful andvery helpful staff.
I slept very well but my wife was disturbed by traffic noise from the road to Newhaven.
Amazing value for money.
2.5
Comfortable,spotlessly clean room. Nice firm matress.
Cheerful andvery helpful staff.
I slept very well but my wife was disturbed by traffic noise from the road to Newhaven.
Amazing value for money.
2.5
Super spot, good communication, staff very welcoming..shame I couldn’t stay longer ..will be back!
2.5
Super spot, good communication, staff very welcoming..shame I couldn’t stay longer ..will be back!
5.0
Friendly staff, great location (close to South Downs Way), and well maintained facilities.
5.0
Friendly staff, great location (close to South Downs Way), and well maintained facilities.
2.5
Great stay no complaints at all. Friendly helpful staff, clean, organised and accessible.
2.5
Great stay, very friendly staff who were very helpful.
4.0
Our group stayed at YHA Southdowns prior to our ferry for France the next morning. Was surprised at how nice it was and felt is was great value. Excellent full English breaky!
4.0
Our group stayed at YHA Southdowns prior to our ferry for France the next morning. Was surprised at how nice it was and felt is was great value. Excellent full English breaky!
5.0
Old farm buildings close to the seaport of Newhaven.
5.0
Old farm buildings close to the seaport of Newhaven.
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Lewes District?
The average price for a rental in Lewes District is $237 per night. This rental is $181 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at YHA South Downs - Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is YHA South Downs - Hostel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at YHA South Downs - Hostel?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and garden.
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