Close to the beach.At this hostel, you'll be steps from St Mary's Church and Whitby Abbey. Captain Cook Memorial Museum and Pannett Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at YHA Whitby - Hostel. Free self parking is available.
This Victorian Whitby hostel is smoke free.
26 guestrooms or units
3 levels
Built in 1555
Deli
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
Game room or arcade
Garden
Outdoor picnic space
Television in lobby
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Coffee shop
1 conference room
Dining venue
YHA Whitby - Hostel offers 26 accommodations. Bathrooms include showers.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Snack bar/deli
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM: GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bike storage
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Grab bar near toilet
In-room accessibility
Low-height counter and sink
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Shower
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in.
The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
Towels fee: GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
My friends and I arrived at the exact booking in time and were attended to immediately..the dorm had 6 bunks of which 2 were occupied, the facilities were adequate but the veiw from the window was superb
A fabulous place to stay to explore Whitby, explore the area and coastal walks.
Facilities clean and tidy, great on-site cafe and the local town is walkable, albeit uphill on the return.
And superb views of Whitby Abbey on the YHA doorstep.
A great value for money stay. My private ensuite room basic but functional as simply needing somewhere to sleep. Hand soap provided in room but no towels.
The property does have self catering kitchens, a tv room, lounge (with board games) and conservatory.
The adjoining cafe (which is open to the public) serves full breakfasts from 7.30am and closes as 8.30pm.
Despite signage requesting quiet between 11pm and 7am, I was subjected to raised voices from a nearby room well beyond 2am.
Nobody present at checkout so a simple key drop box was provided.
EMMA
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
paul
28 Apr 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were good. Place is in need of refresh. Smell from shower drains
As a non binary person and woman I was treated with dignity and respect by the staff of the YHA and allowed to wait in tge television lounge
Only negative was a lot of old people in the hostel as guests with their outdated attitudes towards LGBTQI+ people
I did arrive in the dark and sat nav took me to the entrance but, small signage I missed so walked short distance to hostel to find you can drive through archway to car park and entrance.
but I will know next time,
I also booked breakfast (at a fair price) which I did enjoy,
all staff I found was pleasant and helpful,
so thank,s everyone how made my stay stress free,
Brian
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Jenifer
Travelled with group
23 Oct 2023
Liked: Amenities
Great location - the property is a little tired but ver good overall
There is no doubt that this is the best place to stay in Whitby, simply for its location. In addition to that it is a very well-run youth hostel. My only criticism is that there was sometimes no one in reception, which made it difficult to get information, until you became one of the people in the know, to know that you should go to the tea-room (also called the cafe) where you will find someone to help.
Wonderful location and set in beautiful grounds from which there are amazing views overlooking Whitby one side and views of the Abbey on the other side. Lovely lounge and conservatory too.