England Hostels Guide

recommended hostels and other budget accommodation in England


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a warm welcome awaits at this friendly hostel with simple, modern accommodation and a shared kitchen for guests' use

YHA Dartmoor

Bellever

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surrounded by open moorland and forest and ideally situated for an activity break with easy access to off-road walking and cycling routes

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a large, Victorian villa set in a lofty spot with a sea-facing aspect, just a 5-minute walk from the town centre and a little further to the beach

Selina NQ1

Manchester

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a period building in a lively part of the city offers affordable rooms and dormitories with a bright modern décor and sociable communal areas

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ideally located close to numerous walking and cycling routes through the stunning Dales scenery; offers simple style rooms and dormitories

Cote Ghyll Mill

Osmotherley

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nestling in a secluded valley, 10 minutes walk from a pretty village, this converted mill is now a welcoming hostel complete with a convivial bar

Madingley Hall

Madingley

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a 16th-century manor house, set in landscaped grounds, owned by the University of Cambridge providing simple accommodation in a quiet spot

YHA Albert Dock

Liverpool

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a modern hostel with simple dormitories and bedrooms, coupled with good facilities, close to the M&S Bank Arena and vibrant Docks area

Ocean Backpackers

Ilfracombe

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independently owned hostel, located close to the harbour, featuring simple, budget accommodation, a self-catering kitchen and lounge

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independent, family-run hostel located within walking distance of the station and town centre with simple accommodation and shared kitchen

EasyPZ Stay

Penzance

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a small hostel situated less then 5 minutes walk from the train and bus stations and the town centre for shops, galleries, pubs and restaurants

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Beer

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an Arts and Crafts house set on the fringes of Beer, featuring simple accommodation, a cosy TV lounge, drying room and shared kitchen

YHA Newcastle Central

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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offers comfortable rooms and dormitories, use of a communal kitchen, laundry facilities and a bar serving light meals, snacks and beverages

Elterwater Hostel

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good value accommodation - simple dormitories and rooms - with shared kitchen facilities, drying room, cycle storage in a picturesque setting

YHA - York

York

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set in a Victorian mansion within extensive grounds next to the River Ouse which can be walked beside to reach the city centre in 15 minutes

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offers a wide choice of value room types situated within reach of many of Newquay's attractions

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located between the two cathedrals and with plenty of restaurants, bars and coffee shops moments away; offers simple pods and aparments

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in a superb location looking down on Newquay's sandy Towan Beach, this high quality surf lodge is great for a sociable and affordable getaway

YHA Central

Liverpool

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smart and contemporary hostel located in the Cavern Quarter offering simple dormitories and rooms and an on-site restaurant and bar

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Gothic mansion set in 84 acres of National Trust parkland ideally placed to explore Dovedale, the southern Peak District and Alton Towers

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