Hostels in Swanage
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YHA Swanage
Swanage
Overlooking Swanage Bay and the Jurassic Coast, this YHA hostel is 250 metres from Swanage’s Blue Flag sandy beach. It offers affordable accommodation, free parking, a restaurant and laundry facilities. The majority of rooms contain bunk beds.
Ambra
Italy
Italy
Simply incredible! The hostel is located in a huge and stunning house, the room (private) was amazing, plenty of space, toilet in very good conditions, an incredible bow window with a stunning view ! Couldn’t find better , high quality for a hostel, very recommended ! Thanks YHA
8.4
Very Good
430 reviews
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Hostels that guests love in Swanage
- 8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 430 reviewsGreat location with nice staff. One of the cleaner hostels that I have stayed in. The shared facilities were clean and bright and the common kitchen/dining areas were excellent.AayushUnited Kingdom
- 8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 430 reviewsReturn visit to this youth hostel. It's in a good location (although its a short but steep uphill climb) from the town center. Rooms are clean and have high ceilings. Staff are friendly. Well equipped kitchen and nice common areas.
JenniferUnited Kingdom - 8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 430 reviewsVery clean hostel in a good location - couple of minutes from the high street and sea front, as well as a great base for exploring surrounding areas (Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove etc). Helpful staff, quick check in. It was nice and quiet at night, so able to sleep well, and felt very safe. Excellent value.
BethanUnited Kingdom - From £145 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 422 reviewsThe hotel is in a great location just mins from the town centre, beach and railway station. Good mix of accommodation. The lodge offers modern accomodation in large rooms with large double beds. The main building is more traditional full of character with its long history. Well kept gardens and good, large safe parking close to the lodge . Staff very helpful. Good choice of cooked or continental breakfast in large sunny dining room.
PaulUnited Kingdom - 8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 430 reviewsThe youth hostel was fabulous. The staff were very helpful and cheerful. The ensuite bunk bed room was nice, clean and spacious. Bicycles stored away securely in separate garage/ store. Breakfast was reasonably priced and plentiful and tasty.
EdwardUnited Kingdom - 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 309 reviewsLovely hosts, breakfast was excellent and a great variety of options. Everything felt very 'covid safe' seamless check in and out! The room was clean. Great water pressure in the shower. Good WiFi and a great location for swanage!
CarolineUnited Kingdom - 8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 430 reviewsAn affordable, friendly, clean hostel in a great location for exploring the local area.
DavidUnited Kingdom - 8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 430 reviewsThe staff are an absolute asset to this hostel, so friendly and welcoming. The property is spacious, clean, well located and feels safe. Can’t fault it.
NicolaUnited Kingdom - 9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 58 reviewsClean comfortable room,covid safe, friendly hosts, great location and we highly recommend a stay here.
howard franklin & Sarah GoldingUnited Kingdom - 8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 430 reviewsGreat hostel, friendly staff, great location. Facilities weren’t open when we stayed due to covid but still had a great stay. Rooms comfortable
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