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YHA Swanage - Hostel

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

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Beach nearby
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Living area
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Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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Cluny, Cluny Crescent, Swanage, England, BH19 2BS
  • Swanage Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Durlston Country Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Great Globe
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

3 Bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

6 Bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • 10 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

6 Bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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5 Bed Private Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

5 Bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

3 Bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds

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

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2 Bed Private Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

2 Bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Swanage

YHA Swanage - Hostel places you within a 10-minute stroll of Pier Beach and Swanage Beach. This 24-room, 3-star hostel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge, along with free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Swanage Pier - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Swanage Beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Durlston Country Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Great Globe - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Swanage Station - 7 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Funworld Arcade - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Black Swan Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gee Whites - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Salt Pig Too - ‬5 min walk

About this property

YHA Swanage - Hostel

Hostel in Swanage with a restaurant and a bar
At YHA Swanage - Hostel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and an arcade/game room. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a vending machine, and a garden.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, German

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 buffet 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
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. 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 cribs or infant beds are available.
  • 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 Swanage Hostel
YHA Swanage
YHA Swanage - Hostel Swanage
YHA Swanage - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Swanage - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Swanage

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near YHA Swanage - Hostel?

This hostel in Swanage is within a 10-minute walk of Swanage Beach, Dorset and East Devon Coast, and Durlston Country Park. You'll also find Swanage Pier and Great Globe less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Swanage - Hostel?

As of Aug 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Swanage - Hostel on Aug 31, 2025 start from $71.93, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at YHA Swanage - Hostel?

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

Does YHA Swanage - Hostel have a casino?

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

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

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is YHA Swanage - Hostel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some rooms include garden views.

Are there hot tubs at YHA Swanage - Hostel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

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

Yes, YHA Swanage - Hostel serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

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

No, pets aren't allowed at YHA Swanage - Hostel.

Does YHA Swanage - Hostel have connecting rooms?

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

How close is the airport from YHA Swanage - Hostel?

The closest major airport to YHA Swanage - Hostel is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is 28.4 mi away (61 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at YHA Swanage - Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at YHA Swanage - Hostel.

YHA Swanage - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the fact there was a lounge and the kitchen was great. The gentleman on the desk was lovely too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

André

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Amazing stay 100% excellent

It was a really good trip to the yha in Swanage as it was really clean and the bed was comfy and the bedding was cosy and comfortable and the price was very reasonable I didn’t use the lounge or bar so can’t comment about those things or the kitchen overall it was a good experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was totally spoilt when a large group of rugby club families arrived and took over the building for 2 of our three nights. Loud shouting until the early hours. Children running around the corridors and in and out the building No YHA staff on duty at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

gagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience with stay and facilities available, its present in a very price location and nearby to a lot of other amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

One night stay at Swanage

Lovely room with amazing view of Swanage very clean, will certainly be back 😎very helpful staff and great breakfast x
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zara

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michail

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

Great place to stay in Swanage

Very clean and comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Breakfast was excellent too. Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely Swanage

This hostel is ideal for visiting swanage its clean comfortable with lovely staff free parking and just a stones throw away from the town centre
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and cheerful. The bedside lights could do with being angled differently and less bright.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Oxana

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

Great stay

Great location sea view from our room was a bonus . Good parking on site. Staff very helpful . Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mala

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

Excellent

We stayed for in this lovely YHA for two nights and wished it was for longer. The staff were so friendly and Gary went out of his way to accommodate us at short notice. The hostel is modern, clean, spacious save very well located. They've done a fabulous job of trying to keep guests safe during COVID. Thank you for all your care. We hope to return again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

Brilliant place to stay.

The staff were very helpful and friendly. The YHA is positioned perfectly for all the local amenities. The place was spotlessly clean. I'll definitely stay they again when back in Swanage.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and friendly. Room and facilities extremely clean. Free parking was a bonus
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place clean staff good food good.close to town beach, only negative staff smelt of cigarettes when booking me in , not nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

jennifer

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

2 nights sharing female dorm

I enjoyed my stay here, kitchen was nicely laid out and spotless. Great to see recycling provisions too. Shower fine and shared a room for a very reasonable price. For a hostel i slept well and was not disturbed by noises outside my room. Great access to public transport and beach. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Airy, spacious and sparkling clean this lovely Victorian Villa with views of the sea feels like a home from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

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

Great stay

I thoroughly enjoyed my 2 night stay at YHA Swanage. All areas of the hostel were clean and tidy including the common areas, my dorm room and the toilet/shower areas. The location is great. A short walk to town although it is uphill coming back. There’s an off road car park. I paid the extra £6.75 to have the breakfast. Pretty good choice and quality. There was cooked breakfast (sausage, veggie sausage, bacon, beans, scrambled egg, grilled tomato, hash brown), white and brown bread/toast, cereals (cornflakes, rice crispies, weetabix, muesli), pastries (mini croissants and mini pain aux chocolate), ham, cheese, yoghurt, fruit (apples and oranges) and orange juice/apple juice/water/tea/coffee. Each bed has individual light, plug including usb and shelve. Each room has a sink and hand wash which I find really useful. There are no lockers in the rooms though. The shower cubicles I used were clean, you can adjust the height of the shower head and it’s a good powerful shower. The only slight negative is that the cubicle light is on a timer so when you shower you have to open the shower door within the cubicle and wave your hand around to get the light back on. It’s not a big deal but nice to know in advance that you’re likely to get plunged into darkness. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019