Overlooking Bristol’s lively Harbourside, this YHA is situated next to the famous Arnolfini Gallery. The YHA Bristol is set in a historical building, and features a restaurant and conference room. The YHA Bristol has spacious dormitory rooms and private bedrooms. There is also a stylish guest lounge with a TV and Wi-Fi access, and laundry facilities are available on site. The majority of rooms contain bunk beds. The cafe serves a range of meals throughout the day. The bar offers a range of fresh coffees and bottled beers, and there is a fully equipped kitchen for self-catering guests. In the mornings, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast with hot dishes and continental options. The YHA Bristol is less than a mile from Temple Meads Railway Station, and Cabot Circus is a 15-minute walk away. Elegant Clifton, home to the Clifton Suspension Bridge, is a 25-minute walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Bristol, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast info

Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
5 Bed Double Room with Shared Bathroom
1 single bed
and
1 bunk bed
5 Bed Double Room
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 futon bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
6.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jacqueline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is excellent, right in the center of Bristol. I could easily walk to everywhere I wanted to go. The breakfast was substantial and the staff were friendly. Everything was very clean.
  • Darren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I liked the presentation of the room you walked into which included reception and the location was amazing. Grateful for the room the staff member gave us..
  • Linda
    United States United States
    Location, location, location. The hostel is right on a canal. My room had a view of it. a spacious place very centrally located. Easy walk to bus or train station. Staff were great! As a YHA it is non profit. Nice cafe in the building.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of YHA Bristol

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Polish

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 Bristol takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15.00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 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 option.
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.
Accepted payment methods
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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 Bristol

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

    • Hiking

  • YHA Bristol has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Guests staying at YHA Bristol can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • YHA Bristol is 250 yards from the centre of Bristol. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Check-in at YHA Bristol is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.