YHA Swanage

4.3

Excellent(370 Reviews)

Hostel in Swanage

3-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hostel

Overlooking Swanage Bay and the Jurassic Coast, this YHA hostel is 250 metres from Swanage’s Blue Flag sandy beach. It offers affordable accommodation, free parking, a restaurant and laundry facilities. The majority of rooms contain bunk beds.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Swanage

Nearby attractions

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

47.5 mi

Purbeck Heritage Coast

0.6 mi

Lulworth Cove

20.6 mi

Bournemouth Parks - Lower Gardens

13.6 mi

Available Rooms

1 Bunk • 182 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 182 ft²

Sleeps 1

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1 Bunk • 64 ft²

Sleeps 2

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3 Bunk • 96 ft²

Sleeps 3

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4 Bunk • 129 ft²

Sleeps 4

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YHA Swanage

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4.3

Excellent(370 Reviews)

Hostel in Swanage

3-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Swanage

Nearby attractions

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

47.5 mi

Purbeck Heritage Coast

0.6 mi

Lulworth Cove

20.6 mi

Bournemouth Parks - Lower Gardens

13.6 mi

Available Rooms

1 Bunk • 182 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 182 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 64 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

3 Bunk • 96 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

4 Bunk • 129 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.3

Excellent(370 Reviews)

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4.3

May 2024

very good. good breakfast too

good location to explore the many historical features within the Jurassic coastline

some signs asking guests to keep their noise down at night would help remind guests that they are not the only people there and some may be sleeping after 10pm

4.3

Jul 2023

Superb

Super clean rooms. Easy check in even at late times. Cheaper than some campsites in the area.

4.3

Jul 2023

It was comfortable.

A really beautiful old house in an interesting area.

4.3

Jul 2023

Passable

It was a great location to the beach and the south west coast path, which was the purpose of our trip. The shower pressure was good.

We had a private room, it was advertised as a double and a single, it did not say it was bunk beds, this wasn't a problem, but it should be clear at point of booking. It was £110 per night, enough to rival hotels (in fact this was the most expensive night of our trip), however towels were not provided, or shower gel. Check in was really late and when we arrived early, we weren't even permitted to use the communal toilet after travelling a couple of hours - this has never happened before. I think for a basic hostel dorm the facilities are good, but when you are commanding so much money for a private room, things need to be stepped up. It was a bad night's sleep with fire doors banging all night, I know this comes down to individuals staying but there we no staff on duty offering reminders to be considerate to other guests.

4.3

May 2023

good and as expected

tidy, simple and efficient, good location

noise people in the morning but nothing can be done with this in shared bed room

4.3

May 2023

We were satisfied with the accomodation but felt that it was very highly priced for what it was.

Checking in was very easy. The room was clean and adequate for our needs on the stay.

For the price of the room it was disappointing that no tea/coffee making facilities were available and that any drinks had to be purchased.

4.3

May 2023

Superb

Good value. Clean. Friendly and helpful staff

4.3

Apr 2023

Lovely staff, friendly, value for money

The breakfast was great, good value. Location was perfect, near to the beach, shops, pubs and cafes

The room could use a little TLC, but not too bad at all. I'm being picky!!

4.3

Mar 2023

staff great, welcoming atmosphere, YHA is not just for the young

reminded me how straightforward and simple to use YHA is. great location with views across Swanage to Ballard Down and Old Harry Rocks

Everything was good. The day starts early because breakfasts need to be made so be prepared for background noise

4.3

Dec 2022

Great value in great location

Great quiet location, easy parking, friendly staff, fantastic building and very clean.

Nothing

4.3

Nov 2022

food and a bed, sorted.

friendly staff, good value food

nothing

4.3

Nov 2022

Price is not always the most important thing...

location

room was filthy, toilet dirty with loads of spider webs, mould, cracks on walls, dirt on windows. People around loud, shut doors ridiculously loud half of night and whole morning. Beds was dusty and some old hair bands left under mattress. No toiletry supplied, only mcdonalds quality toilet roll and attached to wall pump soap next to sink (only warned about no towels supplied on website). And price of that stay was horrible. Got much better room for 27 quid in Folkstone recently than this one here (for 69 quid). We are massively disappointed. Moreover beds are uncomfy, mattresses like old school PE ones, with rubber cover on top... Bed frames looks like scaffolding. For me personally completely not worth the money...

4.3

Oct 2022

We were welcomed so well. Only problem came from other guests, some of whom left kitchen untidy.

Everything

4.3

Oct 2022

Great base for exploring the local area

Return visit to this youth hostel. It's in a good location (although its a short but steep uphill climb) from the town center. Rooms are clean and have high ceilings. Staff are friendly. Well equipped kitchen and nice common areas.

Visited in October and was getting chilly in the evenings. Would have liked the heating to be turned on. However the duvets were warm. More shelves and hooks needed by the sinks in the toilet area. Replace kitchen sponges more frequently.

4.3

Sep 2022

very good

very clean and very cheap price(special offer price), nice staff and spacious car park.

nothing for me(I am satisfied with staying at this YHA youthhostel.)

4.3

Sep 2022

Very good

Good stay. I recommend. More than I expected for the money.

4.3

Sep 2022

Very good value for money and I would definitely stay again!

The location for the hostel is amazing. You can go anywhere by foot, which is brilliant! Everything was really clean and the self catering facilities seemed really lovely, even though I only used the shared fridge and the water refill station. Absolutely loved the sitting room - very calming and classy!

There was only one toilet in my corridor, which didn’t seem enough for the amount of people, but it has to be said that it was always very clean!

4.3

Sep 2022

wonderful value for money

everything was good bonus was chef finding vinegar to initially treat a bad reaction to a wasp sting wasp was not in the hostel

there was nothing i didnt like the whole experience was positive

4.3

Sep 2022

Pleasant

Lovely staff, great kitchen facilities and common room areas

Bit hot overnight

4.3

Sep 2022

Great Hostel

Very clean hostel in a good location - couple of minutes from the high street and sea front, as well as a great base for exploring surrounding areas (Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove etc). Helpful staff, quick check in. It was nice and quiet at night, so able to sleep well, and felt very safe. Excellent value.

4.3

Sep 2022

Superb

The accommodation was good

Nothing at all

4.3

Sep 2022

Very recommended place!

It's a lovely building! We had a room with sea view and it was lovely. The place is a short distance away from the town centre.

None

4.3

Sep 2022

Friendly - clean - quiet

Really friendly and kind staff. Very clean and quiet in a perfect location for town. #Don't think twice about booking#

Nothing

4.3

Aug 2022

Clean, good location.

Clean and basic. Good location for walking to town/beach. Friendly staff.

Safety light stayed on on all night and couldn't turn lights (or extraction fan) off. Take eye mask and ear plugs if you're a light sleeper.

4.3

Aug 2022

Superb

Great location, very clean and great value for money

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Swanage?

The average price for a rental in Swanage is £97 per night. This rental is £1 above the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at YHA Swanage. 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 Swanage pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at YHA Swanage?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and laundry.

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Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Swanage

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

YHA Swanage

Hostel in Swanage

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Swanage

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Swanage?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is YHA Swanage pet friendly?

What amenities are available at YHA Swanage?

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