YHA Whitby - Hostel

4.0 star property
Victorian hostel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Front of property
Room (5 Bed Double Private Ensuite)
Exterior
Food and drink
Tent

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is AU$60
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec

Explore the area

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Abbey House, East Cliff, Whitby, England, YO22 4JT
  • Place, Whitby Abbey
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitby Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitby Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

Room, Ensuite (5 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Room, Ensuite (3 Bed Private)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room (4 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Room, Ensuite (2 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room, Ensuite (6 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Room (2 Bed Private)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room (4 Bed Double Private Ensuite)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Room (5 Bed Double Private Ensuite)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Room (7 Bed Double Private Ensuite)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Tent

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

About the area

Whitby

At YHA Whitby - Hostel you'll be within steps of Whitby Abbey and St Mary's Church. Highlights at this Victorian hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a garden. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Whitby hostel include Whitby Harbour and North York Moors National Park.

What's nearby

  • St Mary's Church - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Whitby Abbey - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Whitby Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Whitby Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Whitby Pavilion - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 11 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitby Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Duke of York - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Esk Vaults - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Ship - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hadley’s Fish & Chips - ‬6 min walk

About this property

YHA Whitby - Hostel

Victorian hostel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, an arcade/games room, and a garden are also featured at YHA Whitby - Hostel. Free self parking is available.

This Victorian Whitby hostel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1555
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
YHA Whitby - Hostel offers 26 accommodations. Bathrooms include a shower.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Games
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Lift (80 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (79 centimetre high)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1555
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and from GBP 4.95 for children
  • Towels fee: GBP 2.75 per person, per stay (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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 guest room 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, Mastercard and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

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

Property is also known as

YHA Whitby Hostel
YHA Whitby
YHA Whitby - Hostel Whitby
YHA Whitby - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Whitby - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Whitby

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at YHA Whitby - Hostel?

Yep, YHA Whitby - Hostel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Whitby - Hostel?

As of 11 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Whitby - Hostel on 17 Dec 2025 start from AU$60.11, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to YHA Whitby - Hostel?

Yep, YHA Whitby - Hostel is a short 13-minute walk from Whitby Beach.

Does YHA Whitby - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at YHA Whitby - Hostel?

No, YHA Whitby - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at YHA Whitby - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at YHA Whitby - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at YHA Whitby - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.