• Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Luggage storage
  • Heating

Overlooking Swanage Bay and the Jurassic Coast, this YHA hostel is 250 metres from Swanage’s Blue Flag sandy beach. It offers affordable accommodation, 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, whilst 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 boasts wood-panelled 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 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 (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 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
and
3 bunk beds
1 double bed
and
3 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.7
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:

  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely stay Great location everything was perfect and loved seeing lots of Deer in the garden
  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean and well appointed rooms. Great facilities.
  • Patpong
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spacious and clean kitchen, nice room with spectacular view, friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended!

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of YHA Swanage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • 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
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • 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).
    Reception services
    • Luggage storage
    Entertainment and 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
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    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 Swanage 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.

    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
    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.

    FAQs about YHA Swanage

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

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

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Water park
      • Beach

    • YHA Swanage has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • The nearest beach is just 450 yards from YHA Swanage. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • YHA Swanage is 350 yards from the centre of Swanage. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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