Overlooking Swanage Bay and the Jurassic Coast, this YHA hostel is 820 feet from Swanage’s Blue Flag sandy beach. It offers affordable accommodations, free parking, a restaurant and laundry facilities. The majority of rooms contain bunk beds. Each morning cooked English and continental breakfasts are available at an extra cost, while the restaurant offers traditional meals throughout the day. Guests have use of self-catering kitchen facilities and packed lunches are also available. Guests can relax in the impressive lounge, which features wood-paneled walls, luxurious sofas and a huge chandelier. There is also a selection of games, a TV and Wi-Fi access is available in all public areas of YHA Swanage. The Victorian Pier and Swanage Steam railway are both within a 10-minute walk of the YHA Swanage. This beautiful coastal town has a good selection of cafes, restaurants and shops.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
3 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
4 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
1 full bed
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3 bunk beds
5 bunk beds
1 full bed
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3 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
8.1

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rachel
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Booked a twin room and thought it was a bit pricey but didn't realize it had quite a few beds in it so if you have a people with you actually works out pretty cheap
  • S
    Shaun
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Room was clean and tidy. Don’t bed. Other guest quite noisy and not considerate
  • Alessandro
    Italy Italy
    Vero clean, staff vero nice, reale colse ti the center, private parking
  • Jean-christophe
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Brilliant place to stay as a family. The shared kitchen is spacious and well equipped. Very friendly and helpful staff
  • Stephen
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Friendly staff that are very helpful and pleasant to talk to.
  • Brian
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Very convenient to the coast path. Very clean, comfortable and a good breakfast.
  • Rohala
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    The reception staff were very polite, courteous and personable.
  • E
    Emily
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Excellent location. Good facilities. Friendly and helpful staff.
  • Kath
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Central location, warm welcome, great spacious communal areas.
  • James
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Great YHA hostel with a comprehensive amenities for cyclists. And they serve alcohol. Super friendly and helpful staff.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of YHA Swanage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Baggage storage

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business Facilities

    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    • Safe

    General

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Packed lunches
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    YHA Swanage takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    Check-out
    From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardJCBMaestroSoloCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hosteling International as part of this booking.

    Please note that this property does not accept group bookings for 16 people or more.

    Stays exceeding 14 consecutive nights at this property will not be allowed.

    Please note that all adult guests need to provide a valid ID with matching name and address at check-in.

    Towels are not included in the rate. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge or bring their own.

    Please contact the property to confirm the availability of accessible rooms before booking.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    FAQs about YHA Swanage

    • Guests staying at YHA Swanage can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Buffet
    • YHA Swanage has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • The prices at YHA Swanage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • YHA Swanage is 1,000 feet from the center of Swanage. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The nearest beach is 1,300 feet from YHA Swanage. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • YHA Swanage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Water park
      • Beach
    • Check-in at YHA Swanage is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.