Whitby is overpriced for overnight accommodation. Unless you are here for more than two nights the YHA is perfect. Great location (unless you donât like walking uphill) beautiful views, free parking, basic but very comfortable beds and an amazing breakfast for ÂŁ10 (2024) Excellent
There will be free ticket for whitby abbey.
The building is nice and historical. Many facilities for guests to use. I like the drinking water the most.
A bit difficult to find the entrance and the 199 steps to hostel is without light at night. It is a bit dangerous if you back to hostel late at night as you can't see the steps.
The breakfast is very tasty and many different choices to choose.
Awesome location as it is next to the Whitby Abbey. Location is reachable if you are driving. If you arrive by train, be prepared to walk more than the 199 steps up to the Abbey.
One downside is lockers are not available in the rooms to secure your belongings whilst you are out and about.
My friends and I arrived at the exact booking in time and were attended to immediately..the dorm had 6 bunks of which 2 were occupied, the facilities were adequate but the veiw from the window was superb
A fabulous place to stay to explore Whitby, explore the area and coastal walks.
Facilities clean and tidy, great on-site cafe and the local town is walkable, albeit uphill on the return.
And superb views of Whitby Abbey on the YHA doorstep.
A great value for money stay. My private ensuite room basic but functional as simply needing somewhere to sleep. Hand soap provided in room but no towels.
The property does have self catering kitchens, a tv room, lounge (with board games) and conservatory.
The adjoining cafe (which is open to the public) serves full breakfasts from 7.30am and closes as 8.30pm.
Despite signage requesting quiet between 11pm and 7am, I was subjected to raised voices from a nearby room well beyond 2am.
Nobody present at checkout so a simple key drop box was provided.
As a non binary person and woman I was treated with dignity and respect by the staff of the YHA and allowed to wait in tge television lounge
Only negative was a lot of old people in the hostel as guests with their outdated attitudes towards LGBTQI+ people
I did arrive in the dark and sat nav took me to the entrance but, small signage I missed so walked short distance to hostel to find you can drive through archway to car park and entrance.
but I will know next time,
I also booked breakfast (at a fair price) which I did enjoy,
all staff I found was pleasant and helpful,
so thank,s everyone how made my stay stress free,