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YHA Swanage, hostel in Swanage

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.

Super comfy and clean place! With a great view over the bay. Self-catering kitchen was truly impressive, both its cleanliness and the cooking equipment. Super friendly host!

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8.4
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417 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Swanage

  • Lovely 3 bed ground floor flat with free parking

    Lovely 3 bed ground floor flat with free parking

    Hostel in Swanage
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 35 reviews
    Great location, just a few minutes walk to beach and town. The main bedroom you come in the back door and your in the bedroom. Because we needed 3 bedrooms, I had to sleep in the bunk bed(children's room) Well equipped kitchen. Dishwasher, microwave... cleaning equipment all left there, even though we brought our own. Lovely modern bathrooms. Very deep bath.
    Oxford
    Family with young children
  • YHA Swanage

    YHA Swanage

    Hostel in Swanage
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 416 reviews
    Great location with nice staff. One of the cleaner hostels that I have stayed in. The shared facilities were clean and bright and the common kitchen/dining areas were excellent.
    Aayush
    Group
  • YHA Swanage

    YHA Swanage

    Hostel in Swanage
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 416 reviews
    Return visit to this youth hostel. It's in a good location (although its a short but steep uphill climb) from the town center. Rooms are clean and have high ceilings. Staff are friendly. Well equipped kitchen and nice common areas.
    Jennifer
    Solo traveller
  • YHA Swanage

    YHA Swanage

    Hostel in Swanage
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 416 reviews
    Very clean hostel in a good location - couple of minutes from the high street and sea front, as well as a great base for exploring surrounding areas (Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove etc). Helpful staff, quick check in. It was nice and quiet at night, so able to sleep well, and felt very safe. Excellent value.
    Bethan
    People with friends
  • Louisa Lodge & Purbeck House Hotel

    Louisa Lodge & Purbeck House Hotel

    Hostel in Swanage
    Avg. price/night: £160
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 428 reviews
    The hotel is in a great location just mins from the town centre, beach and railway station. Good mix of accommodation. The lodge offers modern accomodation in large rooms with large double beds. The main building is more traditional full of character with its long history. Well kept gardens and good, large safe parking close to the lodge . Staff very helpful. Good choice of cooked or continental breakfast in large sunny dining room.
    Paul
    Solo traveller
  • YHA Swanage

    YHA Swanage

    Hostel in Swanage
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 416 reviews
    The youth hostel was fabulous. The staff were very helpful and cheerful. The ensuite bunk bed room was nice, clean and spacious. Bicycles stored away securely in separate garage/ store. Breakfast was reasonably priced and plentiful and tasty.
    Edward
    Young couple
  • The Limes

    The Limes

    Hostel in Swanage
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 309 reviews
    Lovely hosts, breakfast was excellent and a great variety of options. Everything felt very 'covid safe' seamless check in and out! The room was clean. Great water pressure in the shower. Good WiFi and a great location for swanage!
    Caroline
    Young couple
  • YHA Swanage

    YHA Swanage

    Hostel in Swanage
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 416 reviews
    An affordable, friendly, clean hostel in a great location for exploring the local area.
    David
    Family with young children
  • YHA Swanage

    YHA Swanage

    Hostel in Swanage
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 416 reviews
    The staff are an absolute asset to this hostel, so friendly and welcoming. The property is spacious, clean, well located and feels safe. Can’t fault it.
    Nicola
    People with friends
  • Rivendell Room Only Studios

    Rivendell Room Only Studios

    Hostel in Swanage
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 59 reviews
    Clean comfortable room,covid safe, friendly hosts, great location and we highly recommend a stay here.
    howard franklin & Sarah Golding
    Young couple
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