• Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Baggage storage
  • Heating

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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Youth Hostels Association
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.1
Low score for Swanage
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See what guests loved the most:

  • S
    Shaun
    United Kingdom 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
  • Lagnajit
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice clean Budget accomodation at a great location.

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, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
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
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practices

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

    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 accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    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.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo JCB Cash YHA Swanage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

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

    The maximum length of stay is 14 consecutive nights. Following any stay of 14 nights, guests may not stay in any YHA accommodations 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 Hosteling 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 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

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

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

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

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Water park
      • Beach

    • 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 has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1