Good value for money, Hostel just on outskirts of city centre, near train/bus. Near Punchbowl Whetherspoons, plus No 84 Sandwich Shop 3 doors down. (Huge Breakfast Bacon Bap £3.50 in May 2025) instead of £8 Continental one. A once sought after gorgeous Georgian house still featuring some original details with 3 storey’s of multi bedrooms of bunk beds (lower ones have privacy black out curtains, en-suite , NO Lift! Albeit bit noisy when some inconsiderate late night arrivals don’t bother to whisper or take off their heavy footwear on the wooden dormitory flooring, or don’t try to quietly open and close the clunky metal door fasteners, or use their mobile phones to locate the bunk numbers or slowly pull out the ample under-bed metal cages on wheels (take own Padlock, or hire or buy one). NB: Hire or buy towels (£3 or 6) from Hostel or …go to local Charity shops in centre (Colliergate St) or in Primark . Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable staff on Reception. Some limited immediate SOS items or snacks from behind bar. (Toothbrush/laundry pods/locks etc ) Be patient, respectful and take ear plugs and eye mask if light sleeper in a mixed Dorm.

No lift! But totally understand that the period house would be ruined if did. No upper bunk curtains (high ceilings)

Comfy beds and warm covers. Toilets and showers in the rooms worked great. The staff were great people. They make all the difference!

To make a great hostel even better I'd suggest: Boiled eggs with Breakfast. Protein is needed. Have voltage converters to loan out. Something with the USB connection. Many other hostels have the USB plug in at every electric plug. Of 5 nights and 5 rooms only one room had this. I got by ok without a kitchen and electric kettle because the staff was happy to provide hot water for those making their own tea and tea/coffee for breakfast. I wish I could of paid cash.

The location is good. The room I stayed in was nice-mixed room. Great size lockers under the bed. Good social space too. Check out time was good being 11am. Really pretty building and nice to have signs up to tell you the history I love how there's curtains over the beds too to give you privacy

Unfortunately they don't let you rent a towel or a lock or anything, they have them for sale at a price you could consider daylight robbery. Also my key card stopped working multiple times. I didn't have it against my phone or anything so not sure why it stopped working, was a hassle having to get it re connected at the reception desk but not too big of a problem Not a fan of only a cold breakfast for £8. Would be nice to have hot food too

This hostel is located a short walk from the train station and around a 10 minute walk into the town centre. We were very happy with the facilities and the common areas of the hostel. You can get a drink in the bar along with tea and coffee. The communal kitchen is large and there is plenty of room to sit down and eat or work on your laptop.

Our room was in the basement, which wasn't a problem, but it was a little cold, and the covers provided were a little too thin for the room's temperature. I'm sure this would have been rectified if we had asked for more covers, but it was bearable for one night, and the room did have heating.

Great location few mins walks to river , railway or town centre . You can start your walk of the walls from the top of the street . There plenty of little pubs to eat and drink near by . The hostel itself is very cosy I found it quiet enough . I didn’t purchase breakfast but it look very nice . There are no cooking facility’s but that’s made clear on the FAQ section . I stayed in room 24 ground floor and it seemed quiet enough every night . I would stay here again . It brilliant value for money . Staff very friendly a pint on draught is very reasonable .

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Very close to the station/shops and cafes. Curtains for privacy in the shared rooms. Easy, quick check in. Cheapest hostel I've ever been to (if booked directly). The deluxe room was so cheap and well worth the money.

The smell of sewer from the sink/toilet was strong. Couldn't find a plug socket to charge my phone despite asking staff. There wasn't any way to charge my phone from the top bunk. You have to pay extra for luggage storage, shower gel and towels. No elevators, be prepared to carry your luggage up 3 flights of stairs.

The staff were very helpful and responsive. There is the possibility to lock valuable items in a cage with a padlock, which is a big plus, and the doors/floors make almost no creaking sound, which is refreshing. The location is super convenient, close to station and pubs/cafes/restaurants and the city centre, yet it is not noisy at all. Plus the interior is really amazing!

I took a continental breakfast option and it was not up to expectation, with rather limited choice, and the freshness of some food items need to be improved.

Stayed in a 'wow'fully insta-worthy Victorian building with flowing carpeted staircases, chandeliers, paintings on the walls, patios & all rooms with high ceilings....this is an experience for a hostel.....one won't even get this property in a hotel! The reception/lobby was doubled up as a bar counter, very nicely decorated during the Christmas. Comfy bed with 4-sided private curtains were a plus for privacy - this was a selection criteria before my booking, very satisfied. Located close from the 10min walk York train station, 3-4min from the bus stops, a stone-throw away from The MickleBar Gate & the historic wall. The location is cool 10-12min walk to the Old town/Shambles & additional 3 min to the Minster. Ensuite bathroom is handy. Surrounded by many cool pubs, high-end dining places & uber cafes, safe surrounding....ALL THESE in a very low price per night. What more does a travel wants! 100% coming back again!

Had an ensuite bathroom in our room, but that was toooo small in size, could have been slightly bigger. But, at this price point, I take it.

Great location and wonderful building!

I don't often write negative reviews about hostels unless there is a dark spot smeered across a relatively shiny glass. Hats off to the manager Lee and also the lovely lady who checked me, Riley. Sadly, there was another receptionist, Anna, I believe, who showed little interest in helping me resolve a minor issue and basically threw at all protocol of guest-staff curtsey. The attitude was abysmal, and as someone who works in a hostel, I must say, this one needs to be sent back to school or at least trained on how to resolve basic issues. Terrible, God bless all those who need this one to troubleshoot any glitch regarding basic necessities. Again, I must stress the other staff are great.

The location was excellent , right near the train station and a short walk into the main city of York , The staff were great , the facility were good , we booked a private room for four with our own bathroom , comfortable room and beds , very cheap price for us all , surprisingly had tea and coffee facilities in the room , which was a welcome treat . They also have a luggage room for a small fee , so you don’t have to carry your bags round all day before or after checking in 👍🏻 .

It wasn’t disabled friendly , I just about managed , but I couldn’t have stayed for a week , also the room we had was in the basement , so had a slight smell of damp (understandably) it’s a very old building , the room did have a dehumidifier though , having said all this , if I wanted a room in York for a night or two again , I would book here again . It was purely because I have arthritis that I struggled .