YHA Medway - Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostel in Gillingham with a restaurant and a bar

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Front of property
Front of property
Garden
Breakfast and dinner served
Books

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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351 Capstone Road, Gillingham, England, ME7 3JE
  • Place, Gillingham Business Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Rochester Castle
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Diggerland
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LCY-London City)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room (2 Bed Private)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

3 Bed Private Room including Double Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Room (4 Bed Private)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Room (5 Bed Private)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Gillingham

YHA Medway - Hostel places you next to Capstone Farm Country Park and Chatham Ski and Snowboard Centre. This 15-room, 3-star hostel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Gillingham Business Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Historic Dockyard Chatham - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Rochester Castle - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Rochester Cathedral - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Diggerland - 11 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

  • Chatham Station - 5 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hen & Chickens Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wigmore Smallholders Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Master Kebabs - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive

About this property

YHA Medway - Hostel

Hostel in Gillingham with a restaurant and a bar
YHA Medway - Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. A multilingual staff is on hand to help with locker space, and offer sightseeing advice. Additional amenities include a library, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Dining Room

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8 AM - 10 AM) and Monday - Sunday (5 PM - 10 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
  • Towels fee: GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit 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
  • Check-in: 5 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

YHA Medway Hostel Gillingham
YHA Medway Hostel
YHA Medway Gillingham
YHA Medway
YHA Medway - Hostel Gillingham
YHA Medway - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Medway - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Gillingham

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to YHA Medway - Hostel?

This hostel is located in Gillingham and just steps from Chatham Ski and Snowboard Centre and Capstone Farm Country Park. You'll also find Central Theatre and Historic Dockyard Chatham within a short drive.

Is there parking available at YHA Medway - Hostel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hostel. Free RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does YHA Medway - Hostel include a casino?

No, YHA Medway - Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at YHA Medway - Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at YHA Medway - Hostel?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and a terrace at this hostel.

Are there hot tubs at YHA Medway - Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does YHA Medway - Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, YHA Medway - Hostel serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Dining Room.

Will YHA Medway - Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at YHA Medway - Hostel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at YHA Medway - Hostel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

What is the closest airport to YHA Medway - Hostel?

The closest major airport to YHA Medway - Hostel is London (SEN-Southend), which is about 15.7 mi away. Another top airport is London City Airport (LCY), which is around 24.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at YHA Medway - Hostel?

No, you won't find rooms with balconies at YHA Medway - Hostel.

Reviews

YHA Medway - Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely place only stayed the 1 night but it was very clean. Definitely would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic for the price. Carpets were a little worn and a few scuffs on the walls, but very welcoming staff, clean and comfortable room and clean, warm, facilities. Plenty of showers etc. Had a comfortable lounge and excellent food prep facilities if you wanted to self cater,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay here,and found staff very helpful and accomadating,thanks again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Theophile

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

jasmine key

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

jasmine key

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

jasmine key

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Cheapest private room I have found in Medway

cheap room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

JEREMY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good spacious hostel

Stayed a Tuesday night. Not busy. Good value. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

jackson, cambridge

Disliked: Staff & service
i had forgotten my id and the guy at the reception was very rude and my bill had been paid online and e couldent find it he called the person who bboked it a lier
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The service and room was better than many hotels w

Clean room hot showers happy staff What more could you ask for

4/10 Poor

Jane, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice place, but far too noisy.

Convenient location (with a car), ample parking, good facilities, and despite reviews saying the beds were hard, I found them comfortable. But there was one big drawback. The place is so noisy. You can hear every sound in the adjacent room (including the sink plumbing which was unhelpfully plumbed on the party wall so sounded like a torrent every time the tap was turned on). Every time someone walked down the hall, it was thud thud thud - I dread to think what it sounded like below. Then all the doors bang. I was awoken at least a dozen times over night when people got up to go to the loo, and once the child next door awoke at 6:30 am, further sleep was impossible. So if you value a good night's sleep and can't sleep through constant loud noises, better to look elsewhere, unless you are prepared to wear earplugs - my second night was ok. It wasn't that anyone was behaving badly but simply that the standard of the conversion construction is poor and should be upgraded to give the guests a reasonable night sleep. It's affordable, but at a cost. Personally I'd prefer to pay more and make sure I get a good night's sleep.

6/10 Okay

David, AKL, NZ

Quite and out of the way

Set in the countryside it has adequate facilities and is kept in reasonably good order. Nearest town is a short drive away. Definitely need your own transport to get there though.

10/10 Excellent

Stu, Durham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic as a stopover after landing at dover

Great location - feels very rural and in a lovely building. Staff are absolutely fantastic and the facilities on offer are perfect for a stopover. Easy parking with a bar for the evening and breakfast in the morning. Great value.

10/10 Excellent

Rob, Southend-on-Sea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Converted Oast House

Very friendly and relaxing environment, opposite a lovely country park.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

I feel ok

Normally I fell good, the service is ok.But the walls of the room are thin and I can hear from other rooms, also I can hear the noises from other guestes outside, they make me not sleep very well.

8/10 Good

Billy, London

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent value for money

Very neat and tidy place to stay. The room was small although comfortable. the bunk beds were comfortable too. Great being able to have heating whenever you liked just by turning on the radiator. The shared showers were excellent always clean and hot too. I would definitely recommend this place. I stayed in a private room so not sure what the shared rooms are like. Only bad thing is no mobile phone reception and the walls are very thin so if there is a screaming baby or wild children there is no escaping that.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Gute Jugi

Es ist eine einfache Jugi mit Kajütenbett. Die Unterkunft war angenehm sauber
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Christoph, Schweiz

Liked: Cleanliness

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