YHA Swanage
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YHA Swanage
Hostel
Cluny, Cluny Cres, Swanage, BH19 2BS
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With a stay at YHA Swanage - Hostel in Swanage, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Corfe Castle and Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre. This hostel is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Poole Harbour and 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Bournemouth Beach.Show More
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4.4/5Very Good·Cleanliness: 4.4
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Amenities
HikingPrivate ParkingFreeLuggage StorageBarRestaurantWater ParkTaxi booking serviceMeeting RoomWi-Fi in Public AreasFree
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Surroundings
Airport: Bournemouth International Airport
(44.6 km)
Train: Swanage Travel Interchange
(630m)
Train: Bournemouth Railway Station
(41.3 km)
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Rooms
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Services & Amenities
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Private 6-Bed Room
3 Bunk bed
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Garden View
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2
Single Room
1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private Toilet
Daily Housekeeping
Heating
Shade Curtain
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10
Private Twin Room
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Daily Housekeeping
Heating
Shade Curtain
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9
Private Room 3 Beds
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Garden View
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11
Multiple Bed Room
1 Double bed and 1 Bunk bed and 1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Garden View
Soap
Daily Housekeeping
Shade Curtain
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11
Shared Dormitory, Men Only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)
1 Bunk bed
Non-smoking
Garden View
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Shade Curtain
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11
Shared Dormitory, Women Only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)
1 Bunk bed
Non-smoking
Garden View
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Shade Curtain
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13
5-Bed Private Room
Non-smoking
Garden View
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10
Triple Room
1 Double bed and 1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Private Toilet
Daily Housekeeping
Heating
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14
Private 4-Bed Room
2 Bunk bed
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Private Toilet
Daily Housekeeping
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9
Standard Triple Room
1 Double bed and 1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Garden View
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Guest Reviews
4.4/5
Very Good
44 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.4
- Amenities4.4
- Location4.4
- Service4.4
Average for similar properties in Swanage
Guest User
November 6, 2024
Terrific YHA - lovely old building with wood panelled lounge, great facilities and modern kitchen. Our room had an amazing sea view! Right in the centre of town with all its amenities and close to beautiful Dorset countryside. We had never visited the area before and had some great day out. We walked the Purbeck way to Corfe caste and caught the steam train. It's a short coastal walk to Old Harry Rocks and a little longer along the stunning sandy beaches to Sandbanks.
Guest User
November 6, 2024
Such a great stay. In a lovely building and not far from the centre of Swanage. Woke up with great views of the sea and a lovely fried breakfast. Had something that catered for everyone with vegan sausages as well. Great friendly staff and overall a good experience. I loved the lounge with wood panelling as it was very relaxing for the evening with games you can help yourself to. Thanks for such a great stay Swanage YHA!
HowardTJMoonUK
September 10, 2024
Basic bunk bed accommodation, but that is exactly what you expect and pay for. Very pleasant staff. Venue felt safe and secure. Lounge area to sit quietly in. Good wifi. Well appointed communal kitchen area for self-catering. Remember to bring your own towels and toiletries (although you can hire towels at reception). Room was clean. Lovely views. Some parts look a little tired and rough around the edges (eg bathroom area) but for the price it is very difficult to moan as it is a budget, value accommodation and that is the reason I chose it. If I am back in the area, will happily come back.
Louise P
September 6, 2024
Room basic but exactly what we paid for. Breakfast highlight of the morning absolutely lovely. Staff great. First time staying in YHA as normally stay at hotels. It was really good base camp for spending day in swanage and surrounding areas.
Guest User
August 23, 2024
I booked this hostel and released that the date was wrong. I called them and explained and was greeted by a rude man (I later found out he was the manager). He actively tried NOT to help me. He told me I couldn't get my money back as it was a non-refundable booking, he refused to change the date (this was tuesday morning for a friday booking in peak season - I expect they could have rented the room if that had tried but he was not prepared to even try). I called head office and they explained the policy - I think this is an antiquated policy. On top of that however, my biggest issue was with the rude and hostile comments and communication style by the manager, Andy. I recommend you don't stay here and that Andy gets a new role.
brightaura
August 7, 2024
An elegant Victorian Villa with a wood paneled lounge lots of comfy chairs to relax or enjoy conversations with other guests. Very good members kitchen. My room was good too . Overall a great stay friendly helpful staff too. Very near to everything locally . Budgens supermarket very good . Loved the 50 Purbeck Breezer bus service from Bournemouth to Swanage great service other services available to to explore area . The views wonderful Old harry Rock good walk there.
Guest User
July 1, 2023
Outstanding youth hostel. Stunning old building and some rooms had beautiful sea views. Rooms decent size and clean. Ours wasn't ensuite but the toilet was just across the corridor. Amazing powerful showers too and a fantastic breakfast. Catered well for gluten free with separate sausages, bread and a gf toaster. Decent prices at the bar and a couple of mins down the Swanage town centre. We weren't lucky enough to get into the carpark as it was full but managed to find parking 5 mins up the hill. Only negative point was how hot the rooms were, very difficult to sleep despite the comfy bed.
PollyDennison
November 1, 2023
We stayed here for 5 nights in a private family ensuite room. A car park is adjacent to the property and we were always able to find a space. This is a beautiful Victorian building and it was a real joy to stay here. The self catering kitchen is modern and spacious, and everything worked well. The only things that were maybe missing were flat baking trays - it was tricky for people with pizzas to cook them in the ovens. Our room (Room 6) had a beautiful view of the sea and I believe that room 5 also has a good view of the sea. Our room slept 5 and had a very large shower ensuite - fabulous shower, very powerful. The only room that maybe needed slight improvement was the lounge - this is an absolutely beautiful room with wood panelling, but sadly it lacks good lighting for reading. This room could be vastly improved with 3-4 floor lamps (the type that have an uplighter and also a reading light - £65 from B&Q) We really enjoyed our stay - this is a beautiful youth hostel and perfectly placed for exploring Dorset.
mzungubabe
September 18, 2023
I came here with family members for a short seaside break. The rooms were clean but pretty small and it was a short walk to the nearest toilets and shower rooms. The kitchen was well appointed, with 3 cooking stations, but still got quite crowded at meal times and some people were taking up so much room in the shared fridges that it was hard to find anywhere to store our fresh food items. Many families were letting their kids run riot around the hostel, making a lot of noise, even in the lounge (which I think should be for quiet activities and/or adults only). There was also a lot of thumping on the ceiling above us, which I think was people jumping off the top bunk. Not as good as our experience at Berwick YHA, but a good location (although note that the hostel is at the top of a very steep hill down to the beach, so not suitable for those with mobility issues).
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 17:00–22:00
Check-out: 00:00–10:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]08:00–22:30
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Children between 0 and 6 years old can stay for free if no extra bed is needed.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
TypeFull English/Irish
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 17 years old and under | £3.50 per person |
Adult | Buffet:£10.38 per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 24
With a stay at YHA Swanage - Hostel in Swanage, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Corfe Castle and Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre. This hostel is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Poole Harbour and 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Bournemouth Beach.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. Additional amenities at this hostel include a fireplace in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hostel's room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include safes and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. Additional amenities at this hostel include a fireplace in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hostel's room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include safes and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Hiking
Private ParkingFree
Luggage Storage
Bar
Restaurant
Water ParkAdditional charge
Taxi booking service
Meeting RoomAdditional charge
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Restaurant
Restaurant
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