About this property

Set in a stunning location next to Whitby’s famous Gothic Abbey, this historic building offers beautiful views of the coast. YHA Whitby offers extensive gardens, 24-hour access, and a restaurant. YHA Whitby is situated on Whitby’s headland, and the cobbled quayside can be reached at the bottom of the nearby steps. Whitby’s centre and rail station are 15 minutes’ walk away. Whitby’s sandy beaches can be reached in a short, 5-minute walk. The majority of rooms at this YHA hostel contain bunk beds. Guests can relax in the TV lounge or the separate games room and there is a cafe & bar on site with outdoor seating and views of the town. There is also luggage storage for guests. Meals are served all day in the cafe & bar from breakfast to lunch and evening menus. There is a self-catering kitchen provided.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Whitby, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
2 bunk beds
1 single bed
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2 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
1 single bed
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4 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
1 single bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 double bed
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3 bunk beds
1 double bed
and
5 bunk beds
1 single bed
and
1 sofa bed
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2 futon beds
1 double bed
and
3 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Carolyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very unique building. Set next to Whitby Abbey, price included entrance to the Abbey
  • Wing
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Excellent location,view , food, staff and environment
  • John
    Italy Italy
    We simply liked everything, from the building and facilities to the location and the possibility to visit the abbey free of charge. The receptionist was extremely helpful and friendly, as were the staff at breakfast time. We would love to come...
  • Theresa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant location, lovely bar/restaurant and fantastic staff - so friendly 😊
  • Scrivener
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    As it was the very first time staying solo in a YHA I was overwhelmed with the whole experience. I have since stayed in other YHAs . 👏
  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was great and good value, bike store was good and the staff were freindly and helpful.
  • Aveyard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location. Got free entry into the Abbey as well which was great! Managed to get parked at the hostel OK too. Room had a lovely view.
  • Drury
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, quietness, facilities on-site, helpfulness of staff. Great value for money.
  • Johanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A basic but very clean room in an excellent location . Food in the cafe was good and the staff were friendly and efficient .
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very well organised, good rooms, reasonable price, even got a free ticket for the Abbey.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Abbey House Cafe & Bar
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

YHA Whitby takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
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.

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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

Please note that discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hostelling International as part of this booking.

Reservations are not able to be rescheduled.

Please note that this property does not accept group bookings for 16 people or more.

Stays exceeding 14 consecutive nights at this property will not be allowed.

Please note that all adult guests need to provide a valid ID with matching name and address at check-in.

Towels are not included in the rate. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge or bring their own.

Please contact the property to confirm the availability of accessible rooms before booking.

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.

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