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Hotel Description

At YHA South Downs - Hostel you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Monk's House and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Newhaven Museum. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, free self parking, and a bar/lounge.

This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library, and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli, and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking.

Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-star Lewes hostel include South Downs National Park and American Express Community Stadium.

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

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
AU$25* Per night/room 21 Apr. - 22 Apr.

Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private)

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room (2 Bed Private)

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Room (6 Bed Private)

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Room, Ensuite (6 Bed Private)

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Property Features

Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at YHA South Downs - Hostel. Self parking is free. This 4-star Lewes hostel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Lewes Glynde Station (5.3 km / 3.3 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking

Room Amenities

YHA South Downs - Hostel offers 17 accommodations. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

  • Communal kitchen access
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Heating

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

YHA South Downs - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 5 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 10 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open during the following times:

  • Sunday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 10 AM
  • Sunday - Thursday: 3 PM - 10 PM
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Reception hours are 7:30-10 AM and 3-10:30 PM on Friday-Saturday.

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.

This property's front desk is open during the following times:

  • Sunday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 10 AM
  • Sunday - Thursday: 3 PM - 10 PM
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No lifts
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is not currently implementing any enhanced cleaning measures
  • Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • YHA South Downs Hostel Lewes
  • YHA South Downs Hostel
  • YHA South Downs Lewes
  • YHA South Downs
  • YHA South Downs - Hostel Lewes
  • YHA South Downs - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
  • YHA South Downs - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Lewes

National Rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.