Search Hostels in York

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save more for fun things to do. You can check out cultural highlights like the historic sites in this destination, or enjoy the local tours and other activities.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dormitory-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget prices and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel? These options get the highest reviews from our customers and could be a good place to start looking: Astor York - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of York City Walls. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as an arcade/games room. Rooms come with lockers and linens. Safestay York Micklegate - Located within a 10-minute walk of York City Walls and Jorvik Viking Centre. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers and lockers. YHA York - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of York Minster. You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as a restaurant. You’ll find showers and linens in all rooms. YHA Helmsley - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of North York Moors National Park. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a restaurant. Rooms come with towels and linens. The Fort Boutique Hostel - Located steps from York Minster. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Rooms come with towels, showers and free toiletries.

If you’re searching for an affordable place to stay in York, one of Expedia’s 7 hostels might be a great choice for you.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re discovering new places, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 15°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 5°C. Average annual precipitation for York is 765 mm.

Depending on your interests, you might like to explore these things around York. Get out into nature with places such as Yorkshire Museum Gardens, Beningbrough Hall and Garden and Redwood Park Fishing Lakes. Cultural attractions include York Grand Opera House, Jorvik Viking Centre and York Theatre Royal. Visit landmarks such as Shambles, York City Walls and York Dungeon.

Keep this information about transit options in York in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford), 24.3 mi (39.2 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield), which is 32.8 mi (52.8 km) away. Once you’re on the ground, you might want to make use of public transport. To check out more of the area, catch a train at York Station, York (QQY-York Train Station) or York Poppleton Station.