Name: YHA Whitby
Address: Abbey House, East Cliff, Whitby, YO22 4JT, United Kingdom, Abbey House, East Cliff, North Yorkshire, YO22 4JT, UK
Rating: 8.7

YHA Whitby

–Excellent location - show map

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Garden
Free WiFi
Free parking
Bath
Key card access
Non-smoking rooms
Luggage storage
Heating
Lift
Parking on site

About this property

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. YHA Whitby is situated on Whitby’s headland, and the cobbled quayside can be reached at the bottom of the nearby steps. Whitby’s centre and rail station are 15 minutes’ walk away. Whitby’s sandy beaches can be reached in a short, 5-minute walk. The majority of rooms at this YHA hostel contain bunk beds. Guests can relax in the TV lounge or the separate games room and there is a cafe & bar on site with outdoor seating and views of the town. There is also luggage storage for guests. Meals are served all day in the cafe & bar from breakfast to lunch and evening menus. There is a self-catering kitchen provided.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Whitby, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 1 bunk bed
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 1 bunk bed
Twin Room 2 bunk beds
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 bunk beds
Triple Room 1 single bed and 2 bunk beds
Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom 4 bunk beds
Quadruple Room 4 bunk beds
Dormitory Room (5 Adults) 1 single bed and 4 bunk beds
Dormitory Room (6 Adults) 6 bunk beds
Triple Room with Private Bathroom 1 single bed and 2 bunk beds
Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom 1 double bed and 2 bunk beds
Family Room with Private Bathroom 1 double bed and 3 bunk beds
Family Room 1 double bed and 5 bunk beds
Tent 1 single bed and 1 sofa bed and 2 futon beds
Studio 1 double bed and 3 bunk beds

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Austin

United Kingdom

“Everything, the faculties were clean and excellent, rooms were comfy, staff were very friendly and with the experience of staying in the Abbey house made it even better”

Ruth

Australia

“Breakfast was great value for money in a lovely cafe environment and atmosphere. Very kind and helpful staff. Basic accommodation, good for the price plus the best thing is that you are supporting historic buildings and society of committed...”

Kilian

Germany

“The location right by the abbey is fantastic and the highlight is the included entry to the abbey and the museum. Staff were really nice and the room was pleasantly large, it did not feel cramped at all.”

Gavin

United Kingdom

“I stayed in a large tent in the grounds of the Abbey which was comfortable and had a wood burning stove, though it wasn't yet cold enough to use. There was a block with kitchen, dining room and showers just a few metres away which was clean and...”

Allan

United Kingdom

“Massive room, clean, superb location and views. Cheap as chips”

Paul

United Kingdom

“Beautiful place, gorgeous gardens and friendly staff. Breakfast was good, staff were super friendly and helpful. Perfect base for exploring whitby and beyond.”

Sandra

United Kingdom

“It was amazing to be by the Abbey. Entrance to the Abbey and parking was included, which was fantastic. Great breakfast and friendly staff.”

David

Australia

“Great location. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful.”

Samantha

United Kingdom

“Spacious comfy room, parking and amazing views. We also got free entrance to Whitby Abbey.”

David

United Kingdom

“Clean vomfy bed 24 hr acces & security. Cafe on site easy access to building & close to town ctr . Secure parking for motorcycle”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Abbey House Cafe & Bar

Cuisine
British
Open for
Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Modern
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

YHA Whitby takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hostelling International as part of this booking.

Reservations are not able to be rescheduled.

Please note that this property does not accept group bookings for 16 people or more.

Stays exceeding 14 consecutive nights at this property will not be allowed.

Please note that all adult guests need to provide a valid ID with matching name and address at check-in.

Towels are not included in the rate. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge or bring their own.

Please contact the property to confirm the availability of accessible rooms before booking.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.