![The Severn Bridge (Welsh: Pont Hafren), sometimes also called the Severn–Wye Bridge, is a motorway suspension bridge spanning the River Severn and River Wye between Aust, South Gloucestershire (just north of Bristol) in England, and Chepstow, Monmouthshire in South East Wales, via Beachley, Gloucestershire, a peninsula between the two rivers. It is the original Severn road crossing between England and Wales and took three and half years[3] to construct at a cost of £8 million.[4] It replaced the Aust ferry.
The bridge was opened on 8 September 1966, by Queen Elizabeth II, who hailed it as the dawn of a new economic era for South Wales. The bridge was granted Grade I listed status on 26 November 1999.[5]
From 1966 to 1996, the bridge carried the M4 motorway. Upon the completion of the Second Severn Crossing, the motorway from Olveston (England) to Magor (Wales) was renamed the M48.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050532/0d80b46d-9ac8-4297-8d14-56b12753daea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium)
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8.2 out of 10, Very good, (208)
"Staff friendly, great location, sense of safety and relaxation. "
Catherine
The price is Rp753.202
Rp903.933 total
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6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (209)
"Wonderful place to stay. Clean and quiet and a very beautiful building. Staff are outstanding!"
Haley
The price is Rp564.958
Rp677.950 total
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4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
7.0 out of 10, Good, (42)
"I enjoyed my stay here."
Henry
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (86)
"Clean room & helpful staff"
Chris
The price is Rp1.058.921
Rp1.270.706 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (29)
"Nice alternative to conventional hotels and apartments. The structure offers a room and a social dining/relaxing area available for all the guest. We enjoyed meeting other travellers and playing ping pong and snoocker"
Carlo
The price is Rp2.881.287
Rp3.457.545 total
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6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (235)
"This is my second time staying at Bath YMCA, the first time having a room to myself with an en suite bathroom. I like how the location is so convenient to everything in central Bath. The accommodations are comfortable and the staff is friendly and helpful. I highly recommend it for the budget traveler, especially for long term stays. I was there for 12 days."
Sophfronia
7.8 out of 10, Good, (128)
"Great spot in bath always very welcomed and the staff always friendly and extremely helpful "
David
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Number of reviews | 929 |
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Accommodation | 10 Hostels |
Lowest Price | Rp677.950 |
Highest Price | Rp3.457.545 |