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YHA Swanage - Hostel

3.0 star property
Swanage hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Nestled by the ocean, YHA Swanage - Hostel offers a charming retreat with a garden and arcade/game room. Enjoy a buffet breakfast, unwind near the cozy fireplace in the lobby or grab a drink at the bar.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Communal living room
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Arcade/game room
The current price is CNY312
CNY375 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
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Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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2 Bed Private Room

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In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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3 Bed Private Ensuite

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
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In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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4 Bed Private Ensuite

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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5 Bed Private Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

5 Bed Private Room

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
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In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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6 Bed Private Ensuite

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
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In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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3 Bed Double Private Room

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Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
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In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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3 Bed Double Private Room Ensuite

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Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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5 Bed Double Private Room

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
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Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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5 Bed Double Private Room Ensuite

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Single Room

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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3 Bed Private Room

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Shared/communal kitchen
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Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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4 Bed Private Room

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
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Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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6 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Blackout drapes/curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Cluny, Cluny Crescent, Swanage, England, BH19 2BS

What's nearby

  • Swanage Pier - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Swanage Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Durlston Country Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Great Globe - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 61 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 84 min drive
  • Swanage Station - 7 min walk
  • Wareham Harman's Cross Station - 12 min drive
  • Swanage Herston Halt Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪G Whites - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Cellar Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪White Horse Inn - ‬5 min walk

About this property

YHA Swanage - Hostel

When you stay at YHA Swanage - Hostel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Corfe Castle. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:30 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For any questions, 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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Communal living room
  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
  • Towels are available for an extra charge of GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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.

Also known as

YHA Swanage Hostel
YHA Swanage
YHA Swanage - Hostel Swanage
YHA Swanage - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Swanage - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Swanage

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at YHA Swanage - Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at YHA Swanage - Hostel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at YHA Swanage - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at YHA Swanage - Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (27-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at YHA Swanage - Hostel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities like an arcade, a picnic area, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near YHA Swanage - Hostel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around YHA Swanage - Hostel like?

YHA Swanage - Hostel is a short 7-minute walk from Swanage Station and 8 minutes' walk from Swanage Beach.

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Reviews

YHA Swanage - Hostel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Breakfast

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing experience

Amazing experience, fantastic food and service, clean toilets
Jaswanth Harish, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Unbelievably cheap stay. Lovely en suite room with sea view. Staff very friendly and helpful. My first stay in a YHA in nearly 30 years and experience was so good I’m looking to come again. Only gripe would be internet signal in rooms a bit poor
Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the fact there was a lounge and the kitchen was great. The gentleman on the desk was lovely too.
Becky, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay 100% excellent

It was a really good trip to the yha in Swanage as it was really clean and the bed was comfy and the bedding was cosy and comfortable and the price was very reasonable I didn’t use the lounge or bar so can’t comment about those things or the kitchen overall it was a good experience
Thomas, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

It was totally spoilt when a large group of rugby club families arrived and took over the building for 2 of our three nights. Loud shouting until the early hours. Children running around the corridors and in and out the building No YHA staff on duty at night.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing experience with stay and facilities available, its present in a very price location and nearby to a lot of other amenities
gagan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One night stay at Swanage

Lovely room with amazing view of Swanage very clean, will certainly be back 😎very helpful staff and great breakfast x
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay in Swanage

Very clean and comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Breakfast was excellent too. Great value for money
Michail, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely Swanage

This hostel is ideal for visiting swanage its clean comfortable with lovely staff free parking and just a stones throw away from the town centre
Keith, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cheap and cheerful. The bedside lights could do with being angled differently and less bright.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Great location sea view from our room was a bonus . Good parking on site. Staff very helpful . Would definitely stay again.
Oxana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

We stayed for in this lovely YHA for two nights and wished it was for longer. The staff were so friendly and Gary went out of his way to accommodate us at short notice. The hostel is modern, clean, spacious save very well located. They've done a fabulous job of trying to keep guests safe during COVID. Thank you for all your care. We hope to return again soon!
Mala, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant place to stay.

The staff were very helpful and friendly. The YHA is positioned perfectly for all the local amenities. The place was spotlessly clean. I'll definitely stay they again when back in Swanage.
Darren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very helpful and friendly. Room and facilities extremely clean. Free parking was a bonus
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place clean staff good food good.close to town beach, only negative staff smelt of cigarettes when booking me in , not nice
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

2 nights sharing female dorm

I enjoyed my stay here, kitchen was nicely laid out and spotless. Great to see recycling provisions too. Shower fine and shared a room for a very reasonable price. For a hostel i slept well and was not disturbed by noises outside my room. Great access to public transport and beach. Would stay again
jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Airy, spacious and sparkling clean this lovely Victorian Villa with views of the sea feels like a home from home.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

I thoroughly enjoyed my 2 night stay at YHA Swanage. All areas of the hostel were clean and tidy including the common areas, my dorm room and the toilet/shower areas. The location is great. A short walk to town although it is uphill coming back. There’s an off road car park. I paid the extra £6.75 to have the breakfast. Pretty good choice and quality. There was cooked breakfast (sausage, veggie sausage, bacon, beans, scrambled egg, grilled tomato, hash brown), white and brown bread/toast, cereals (cornflakes, rice crispies, weetabix, muesli), pastries (mini croissants and mini pain aux chocolate), ham, cheese, yoghurt, fruit (apples and oranges) and orange juice/apple juice/water/tea/coffee. Each bed has individual light, plug including usb and shelve. Each room has a sink and hand wash which I find really useful. There are no lockers in the rooms though. The shower cubicles I used were clean, you can adjust the height of the shower head and it’s a good powerful shower. The only slight negative is that the cubicle light is on a timer so when you shower you have to open the shower door within the cubicle and wave your hand around to get the light back on. It’s not a big deal but nice to know in advance that you’re likely to get plunged into darkness. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Hayley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

my favoriteplace

great place t\o stay its been refurbished so kitchen has a sea view and great amenities the showers are hot and powerful really close to the centre great little shops and a mini supermarket live music guaranteed every week end and great walks
miss nicola, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, close to shops and beach. Friendly staff.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect family room for 5 of us and with great facilities. Excellent value and good quality breakfast.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice place for short break
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel

Great hostel, clean and modern. Bedding provided. Decent showers, nice kitchen and comfortable common room

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel with amazing staff

Great hotel with great facilities and an even better staff. Toni was an absolute superstar, best customer service experience I've ever received. Highly recommended.

10/10 Exceptional

Good value for money and great location

The hostel delivers exactly what is on the tin - great value accommodation, good location, good sleepover. We were a group of friends and wanted to book a last minute sleepover while travelling on the coast, we booked 4 bed private room which was great value. Upon arrival we were met by friendly and helpful receptionist, the facility was clean and neat, common toilets and shower rooms were kept in good order and clean. The hostel is possibly not up to standard for business travellers but for families or group of friends it's great opportunity not to break the bank! Good walking distance straight to town centre was a bonus albeit return journey up the hill with few drinks was challenging :)