• View
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Parking on site

A refurbished Sussex farmhouse, a 5-minute walk from Southease Railway Station, YHA South Downs is set in extensive grounds and has an on-site restaurant and colourful, modern bedrooms. Luggage storage and a laundry service are available to guests. Packed lunches can be made on request. Most of the rooms at YHA South Downs share bathroom facilities. Some are private and some feature an en suite bathroom. Surrounded by the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park, this YHA is only a 25-minute drive from Brighton. Just 8 minutes away on the train is Lewes, County Town of Sussex with a Norman castle and cobbled streets.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Youth Hostels Association
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 bunk beds
1 single bed
and
2 bunk beds
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
2 futon beds
4 futon beds
1 double bed
and
3 futon beds
1 double bed
and
3 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
5.5
Low score for Lewes
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Self catered I was in private room in long barn with amazing roarin of road vehicles like being on a race track When I had a private room with a friend a few years ag there was no nois as we were in a different building so would ask about that...
  • Francesca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was delicious and the staff were very friendly! A really great hostel from which to explore the South Downs - and a stunning location in the middle of rolling hills.
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We were walking the South Downs Way and the YHA was right on it. Really clean, great food at breakfast, friendly staff comfy bed.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Courtyard Cafe
    • Cuisine
      American • British • Italian • Pizza
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of YHA South Downs
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

YHA South Downs takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 17:00 to 22:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 00:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash YHA South Downs accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

YHA cannot accept bookings for 16 people or more. Any such bookings will be cancelled by YHA.

The maximum length of stay is 14 consecutive nights. Following any stay of 14 nights, guests may not stay in any YHA accommodation for at least seven nights.

The ID must match the name and address on the booking. Where a booking is for more than one person, the named person on the booking will need to provide proof of identify that matches the name and address on the booking. ID will also be requested from all other adult guests. These IDs must match the name they sign in with at check in.

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

Towels are not included in the room rate. Guests can hire them at the property or bring their own.

Please contact YHA directly for more information about accessible facilities.

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

Please inform YHA South Downs in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about YHA South Downs

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

    • Hiking
    • Temporary art galleries

  • Check-in at YHA South Downs is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • YHA South Downs is 3.1 miles from the centre of Lewes. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at YHA South Downs may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • YHA South Downs has 1 restaurant:

    • Courtyard Cafe

  • Guests staying at YHA South Downs can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free