YHA Whitby
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Fast facts
Check in from: | 15:00 |
|---|---|
Check out before: | 10:00 |
Pets | Pets not allowed |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking
Lift
Bar
More about YHA Whitby
YHA Whitby
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.
Reviews from 
Solo traveller
Comment: 15 Mar 2026
Stayed in: Mar 2026
YHA Whitby – A peaceful stay with an unforgettable view over Whitby
I recently spent a few quiet days at YHA Whitby, and it turned out to be one of the most enjoyable hostel stays I’ve had in a long time.
The hostel sits in a remarkable location beside the ruins of Whitby Abbey, high above the harbour. From the gardens and many of the windows you get wonderful views across Whitby’s rooftops, the harbour entrance, and the North Sea. It’s a setting that makes you slow down and appreciate the place.
I stayed in the hostel’s newly created single room, and was told I was actually the first guest to use it. The room itself is compact but very well arranged, with a comfortable bed, hanging space and a window looking out across the town. Waking up to that view each morning was a real highlight.
The staff were excellent throughout my stay. Penny, the manager, clearly knows the building and the hostel well, John on reception was friendly and welcoming All the cafe bar staff were excelent and chefs her make lovely food.
The café and bar area became one of my favourite spaces. It’s a relaxed room with large windows overlooking Whitby where travellers sit with coffee, laptops or guidebooks during the day. In the evenings it becomes a pleasant social space where people passing through Whitby briefly cross paths and share stories.
One morning the hostel suddenly filled with energy as school groups arrived, which was actually nice to see. It reminded me that youth hostels serve many purposes – not just for independent travellers but also for school trips and young people discovering places for the first time.
Whitby itself is perfect for wandering. The harbour, narrow streets and the abbey ruins above the town make it a place that rewards slow exploration rather than rushing from attraction to attraction.
I travelled with just a small backpack, and Whitby felt like the kind of town where simple travel works best.
Overall, a welcoming hostel in an extraordinary location. I would happily stay here again.
Tips for future visitors
• The walk up to the hostel from town is steep, but the views make it worth it.
• Try to get a window seat in the café overlooking Whitby.
• If you’re travelling light, the hostel works perfectly as a base for exploring the abbey and harbour area.
The hostel sits in a remarkable location beside the ruins of Whitby Abbey, high above the harbour. From the gardens and many of the windows you get wonderful views across Whitby’s rooftops, the harbour entrance, and the North Sea. It’s a setting that makes you slow down and appreciate the place.
I stayed in the hostel’s newly created single room, and was told I was actually the first guest to use it. The room itself is compact but very well arranged, with a comfortable bed, hanging space and a window looking out across the town. Waking up to that view each morning was a real highlight.
The staff were excellent throughout my stay. Penny, the manager, clearly knows the building and the hostel well, John on reception was friendly and welcoming All the cafe bar staff were excelent and chefs her make lovely food.
The café and bar area became one of my favourite spaces. It’s a relaxed room with large windows overlooking Whitby where travellers sit with coffee, laptops or guidebooks during the day. In the evenings it becomes a pleasant social space where people passing through Whitby briefly cross paths and share stories.
One morning the hostel suddenly filled with energy as school groups arrived, which was actually nice to see. It reminded me that youth hostels serve many purposes – not just for independent travellers but also for school trips and young people discovering places for the first time.
Whitby itself is perfect for wandering. The harbour, narrow streets and the abbey ruins above the town make it a place that rewards slow exploration rather than rushing from attraction to attraction.
I travelled with just a small backpack, and Whitby felt like the kind of town where simple travel works best.
Overall, a welcoming hostel in an extraordinary location. I would happily stay here again.
Tips for future visitors
• The walk up to the hostel from town is steep, but the views make it worth it.
• Try to get a window seat in the café overlooking Whitby.
• If you’re travelling light, the hostel works perfectly as a base for exploring the abbey and harbour area.
Hotel response
Comment: 16 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for the lovely review which I'm sure other travelers will appreciate. Great that you enjoyed our cozy new single room with it's sea view. Come back and see us again soon
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 9 Aug 2026
Stayed in: Aug 2026
Fantastic spot for our group of 4 friends, lovely location, and great value for money if no thrills required - not where you would take your partner for a romantic weekend, but for a lads trip, perfect. Small problem with shower temp adjustment but flagged and sure it would quickly be sorted (only stopped for one night).
Family traveller
Comment: 28 Jul 2026
Hostel in Whitby in an unbeatable location
I stayed with my family at this Whitby hostel located in Abbey House (a historic building), right next to the abbey, in a large private room for 5 (there were 3 of us), with an en-suite bathroom and shower. The only problem (which is why I rated it 3 stars) is that there was a fairly strong smell of dampness coming from the shower. The hostel has parking spaces (about 10), which must be reserved right upon arrival (there is a screen for this at the reception, even if it is closed). The guest kitchen is not too big for the size of the hostel, but we didn't find that it was used much either. There is a fairly large bar, but since it is next to the abbey, watch out for peak hours, as it gets quite full of tourists. An important detail is that they give you free tickets to visit the abbey (it would have been good to have known before check-in, since I visited it before and couldn't take advantage of them).
Hotel response
Comment: 29 Jul 2026
Thank you for your review. I am sorry you had a problem with the shower smell. We can usually rectify it as soon as we know about it but we obviously missed the mark this time. I appreciate you taking the time to leave such an informative review and hopefully we'll see you again one day. Thanks!
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 23 Mar 2026
Stayed in: Mar 2026
The property was beautiful, the staff was amazing and the fact that the cafe attached was both delicious and had outdoor seating was absolutely incredible… The only downside to our stay is that there was a huge youth field trip. The kids were probably about 10-13 years old and were terribly loud, running up and down the stairs, screaming and yelling in the hallways and the teachers didn’t do anything about it. They let them basically do whatever they wanted like they had no control over them. It was awful. The morning we were checking out, so were they. The kids were blocking every exit, every hallway, every set of stairs and we had to make our way downstairs to the reception area. When we finally made it down, more kids were blocking the only 2 exits to reception. There was a kid crying and throwing a fit right in front of one of the doors and the other door was being blocked by 15 other kids. One of the teachers looked at me and asked if I was trying to get to reception and I said yes. She replied “well you can use the other door” the door she was referring to was the door being blocked by the child throwing a fit. I just looked at her in shock. How was I supposed to exit, because as a mom and a teacher, I find it very inappropriate to talk to a child on a field with their school. Those teachers had absolutely zero control over those children.
If you would like to stay here, it is absolutely beautiful but I strongly suggest you call and ask if there is a field trip.
If you would like to stay here, it is absolutely beautiful but I strongly suggest you call and ask if there is a field trip.
Solo traveller
Comment: 23 Mar 2026
Stayed in: Mar 2026
Poor value for money
I was in a 10-bed female dormitory. There were only TWO lockers in the room. Surely there should be 1 locker per bed in a shared room? That is just basic. Apart from that, the shower head fitting needed fixing, another basic amenity. These things made it very poor value for money. The breakfast was good.
Hotel response
Comment: 23 Mar 2026
Hi there, sorry to hear you were dissappointed by the lack of lockers in the room. We are aware there is not enough and will shortly be adding to the number available in the female dorm. We didn't realise there was a problem with the shower head so will get on to that straight away, thanks for flagging it. Glad the breakfast met your expectations though
Excellent location
Abbey House, East Cliff, Whitby, YO22 4JT, United Kingdom|0.34 km from city centre
Check in and check out
Check in from:
15:00
Check out before:
10:00
Good to know
Pets not allowed
Please contact the hotel for details about adding extra beds.
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