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Reviews of YHA York 4 stars

42 Water End, Clifton, York, YO30 6LP, United Kingdom

#77 of 100 hotels in York

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Review score

Based on 1266 hostel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    6.1

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  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    9.0
    nice hotel good parking, very good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    i was told they served food until 8pm (which was what was advertised) but when i tried to order at 7.45pm (after waiting at the bar about 5 minutes to order) they said no sorry your to late, so my daughter ended up just having a bag of crisps to eat,

    room always clean and modern, a nice walk along the river in to york centre as long as its not been raining a lot because then it will be flooded, so you have to walk along the main road into the centre

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    8.0
    Good place ideal
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The vending machine

    The extension

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Dormitory Room (6 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one key card per room

    Price, location, good parking, clean, and showers are always warm and powerful. Food is good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and pleasant stay at an affordable price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quiet location, basic amenities but warm comfortable room and good facilities in the main areas. Within easy reach of the main city centre.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    9.0
    Comfy and clean. Great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room including Double bed (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Such great value for money. Perfect for short stay with kids. Self catering and cafe options both useful. Comfy and clean and good location with free parking.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    Great friendly and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi is not up to par. Consistently dropped if it connected at all.

    Great staff and facilities. A lot of room to spread out in shared areas. Comfortable dorms too. Location wise it’s only about a 20 minute walk to town.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was good you could go walking up to the Town centre like in 8-10 minutes. The building and the staff was quite nice and helpful. Everything it was so clean and the price is 10/10.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I had continental breakfast, there was a lot of people and they run out of croissants, I told them but they didn't refill.

    good size room with 4 bunk beds. Clean and comfortable. Facilities were clean too.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    9.0
    Good value for money and in a great location. Staff were lovely too!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Light in our toilet went off after about 10 seconds so had to keep moving about. Don’t know if it was a fault with ours or if they are all like that!

    Very good location with parking. Can easily walk into town.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    9.0
    Great value stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room including Double bed (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were cold mannered, but this didn't impact our stay.

    Great kitchen and lounging facilities. Sizable room with good bathroom. Great value.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There's not much to dislike, beautiful location and great facilities.

    The receptionist was out of this world, she has an amazing future, whether it's in hospitality or something else. Every guest was treated with respect and decency, and if she could help you with a problem, she would do her utmost to help you.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    9.0
    Community focused hub
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom facilities were very small/ hard to close door/ move around. Other than that, it was a good place to stay.

    The lounge was big, and there were lots of charging plugs. The kitchen was perfect and well stocked with cooking supplies, etc. Bed was comfortable. Lockers are good size. The location was good. I went to the city center a couple of times. Lots to see and do within walking distance. Seemed to be family friendly.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    8.0
    Enjooyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room including Double bed (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Shower extraction fan not working and mould visible around door sealant in shower

    Friendliness of staff. Location good.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    7.0
    Overall good stay but you can't relax in your room unless you lay down in bunk!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen very busy. Only one door card given to a family of 4 which was a pain as you need it for connecting doors, so unless you stayed all together it was a real pain. Also there was an awful drain smell in the corridor to our room...it hit you when you..we stated in T08.

    Good location, nice lounging area with pool table and bar.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    9.0
    A great start to our Xmas :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Neighbours a little noisy early in morning .

    Warm and clean and confortable

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    9.0
    Excellent value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room including Double bed (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Easy to arrive to the centre of York with very good bus links . Room was spacious and we were able to borrow a travel cot for our 1 year old. She enjoyed the great value breakfast ! Also very useful being able to sterilise bottles and make up milk for her in the kitchen .

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Dormitory Room (5 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bar and restaurant were great. Friendly staff. Good location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Dormitory Room (6 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the location is a little far from the centre

    great value for money for a group trip

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    8.0
    Excellent place to stay in York far from the maddening crowds but near enough to walk via the river
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    • Beds made of metal ( I prefer wood !) • Checkout time too early ( 10am, but they offer a paid extension ) • Breakfast too early ( 9:30 am finsih )

    • Great checkin experience, no queue and very personable chilled staff • Easy parking • Beautiful location near the river, feels kind of secret • Shower was wonderful • Bed comfy enough • The bar and cafe is great and opens early and late ( that is a nice rhyme )

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    larger bothroom

    The room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom was clean but not large enough. It would be better if there was wifi in the rooms.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    7.0
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room including Double bed (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit far from town but lovely walk along the river or quick bus ride!

    Spacious rooms, very good value for money!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    9.0
    Great place, great value and great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    we liked everything

    great booking in at 3pm, great location and near the bus stop to York. The bus also went past the Railway Museum. great bar and food choice.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    7.0
    The facilities were excellent and renewed my resolve to get away for more YHA breaks
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sleeping was difficult as there was seriously loud snoring. Despite purchase of several types of ear plugs there was no relief from this.

    The breakfast was excellent, with welcome vegan options. Good facilities for self catering too.

    Stayed in December 2023

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