Abbey House, East Cliff, Whitby, YO22 4JT, United Kingdom
#12 of 22 hotels in Whitby
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1159 hostel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.2
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
5.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 September 2024
Julie
United KingdomBunk beds mattress ok but I don’t like having to bob down to get in underneath the top bunk.
Beautiful location, staff really friendly, breakfast wonderful with views, very clean, Also access to the Abbey was very much appreciated.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 23 September 2024
June
United KingdomMattress was uncomfortable
Staff and history and location of the YH
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 21 September 2024
Vilnis
United KingdomNoisy guests, who slammed doors and loudly talked.
Beautiful old mansion house,next to Abbey,incredible friendly staff,clean room with shower and toilet, free admission to Whitby Abbey.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 20 September 2024
Roland
Sri LankaAmazing place, beautiful building, great location, very friendly, super clean. Could stay there many nights, top facilities.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 19 September 2024
Linda
United StatesNoisy banging doors when guests came in and out
Old house
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Chloe
United KingdomThe shower in the ensuite had the potential to flood the room if you weren't careful!
Lovely hostel, the beds were comfy and the room was clean. The cafe has lots of options and has a lovely atmosphere with friendly staff. We liked the free pass to view the Abbey as well which was included with the room rate.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 13 September 2024
Julie
United KingdomToo few parking spaces
Private room with bathroom. Clean room, lots of space, friendly staff and good breakfast 😃
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 13 September 2024
Peter
United KingdomN/A
Great breakfast!! I love the garden and the views from there.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 11 September 2024
Tracey
United KingdomNothing
Great location, friendly helpful staff at check in and in the cafe
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Bournemouthtony
United KingdomCould have done with an attached map for parking locations as Google maps doesn't quiet get you to the door. Wi-fi doesn't reach Rm18 unfortunately.
Great value, parking available, and free ticket into Whitby Abbey! Worth up £15 for a on the day adult entry. Dorm room 18 has additional bathroom facilities nearby and YHA has fully equipped kitchen and lounge and reading areas. Everything I needed.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 7 September 2024
Corrynne
New ZealandI did wish that salt and pepper, and maybe oil had been supplied. Also, they could set up a spot that people could leave their unwanted items.
This place was more expensive than I would usually go for, but I'm very glad I did. I was in the ladies dorm, with views of the Abbey and garden, loved it! Entrance into the Abbey was included; an unexpected bonus! Absolutely recommend this place. There's a lift. My request for a bottom bunk was accepted.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 6 September 2024
Joann
United KingdomThe location was amazing.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 5 September 2024
Katie
United Kingdomonly downside is walking up the steps every night but local cab from centre is around £7
idealistic for budget travellers spacious brilliant views and location friendly and accommodating staff
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 3 September 2024
Jack
NetherlandsAmazing location at the top of the hill in a renovated old building. Easy check-in + clean room and facilities.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 3 September 2024
Paul
United KingdomBreakfast
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 2 September 2024
Anita
United KingdomBed was alittle hard
Tidy and clean
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 31 August 2024
Lisa
United KingdomNothing to improve.
Beautiful building, excellent location, friendly & helpful staff. Room was spacious & had everything we needed including plenty of sockets. Excellent value for money. On site Cafe/bar staff were awesome and very accommodating for my daughter’s picky needs (deconstructed nachos!!!) lovely place to sit outside & watch the world go by & inside was so nice in the evening it had ambient lighting & comfy chairs. This wonderful place & its staff are a credit to Whitby.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 29 August 2024
Jessica
United KingdomNothing at all, it was all wonderful.
The location was exceptional, a fantastic place to stay. Everything was brilliant!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 29 August 2024
Andrew
United KingdomThe serving of breakfast could have been better organised. The delivery of food, especially the eggs, was a little slow.
I really liked the views of Whitby from the hostel. The hostel is good value for money if you are travelling alone or with a family.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 26 August 2024
Kay
United KingdomAll the beds were bunk beds
Fantastic building
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 24 August 2024
Heather
United KingdomNothing
Perfect location and free parking - although we arrived at busy time and took a bit of negotiating through the arch at Abbey. Got the last space in car park which was a relief as we had our bikes. Easy to register your car at reception even if staff not there. Staff were brilliant and friendly. Cafe bar was lovely and ideal that it was open til 10pm. Breakfast was great too - plenty of options and good quality cooked breakfast. Hairdryer was available from reception. If you are a cyclist, can recommend the cinder path that goes to Robin Hood Bay, Ravenscar and Scarborough. A mix of trail types - smooth to super gnarly gravel - so worth it! Check out Route YC (Yorkshire Cycle) for info. Cycling back into Whitby is amazing! Smooth, downhill and over the viaduct.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 22 August 2024
Gary
United KingdomThe price has a solo traveller was very helpful. Plus, the breakfast was very good value for money.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Stuart
United KingdomNothing
Clean, simple, cheap
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 16 August 2024
Vivek
United KingdomYHA Whitby is very good. Best price for this location. Thank you
Stayed in August 2024
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