YHA Swanage

Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2BS
YHA Swanage exterior
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Overview

A large, sea-facing Victorian villa, YHA Swanage is situated five minutes' walk from the award-winning beach of Swanage – the only Blue Flag beach along the entire Dorset Jurassic coast. Spend a restful holiday building sandcastles, paddling in the sea and sampling local ice cream or give coasteering or diving a go on this rugged coastline.

Our hilltop location gives rooms spectacular panoramic views of Swanage town and bay. The town is a classic British seaside resort and the perfect gateway to the Jurassic coast, a world heritage site. With the steam train and Corfe Castle nearby, you’ll be spoilt for choice for things to do.

Why guests love YHA Swanage

  • Minutes from a Blue Flag beach
  • Lovely hilltop location
  • Great for seaside family breaks

Accommodation at YHA Swanage

YHA Swanage Bedroom

Bed in a shared room

If you're happy to share, dorm rooms have multiple beds - ideal for budget breaks.

YHA Swanage Bedroom

Private rooms

Like your own space? Private rooms offer the hostelling experience with more privacy.

YHA Swanage Bedroom

Private en-suite rooms

Enjoy your own space with a private en-suite room, including bathroom facilities.

YHA Swanage lounge

Hire the whole place

With YHA Exclusive Hire, you can take the entire building for you and your group.

YHA Swanage Dining Room

Group bookings for 16+ guests

Let YHA take care of your stay with our group booking service.

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Food and drink at YHA Swanage

Things to do around YHA Swanage

Hostel facilities

  • 24-hour access after check-in
  • Ambulant accessible
  • Classroom(s)
  • Coach parking on premises
  • Corridor zoning
  • Cycle store
  • Dining room
  • Evening meals
  • Free parking on premises
  • Full mobile coverage
  • Group meals
  • Highchair
  • Licensed bar
  • Minibus parking on premises
  • Near airport
  • Near bus stop
  • Near ferry port
  • Near train station
  • Outdoor seating
  • Restaurant
  • Sea view
  • Self-catering kitchen
  • Shared drying room
  • Shared laundry room
  • Shared lounge
  • Sole use available
  • Unlimited breakfast
  • Vending machines
  • Water refill station
  • WiFi

Hostel need to know

Reception opening hours: From 07:30 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 22:00.

Food and drink: Breakfast is served to guests daily from 07:30 – 09:00.

Licensed bar: This hostel has a licensed bar offering a range of alcohol and soft drinks. It is not possible for guests to bring their own alcohol, except when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire.

Self-catering : Guests have access to a self-catering kitchen.

Parking: There is parking at the hostel.

WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.

YHA Swanage - Access Statement

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Location of YHA Swanage

YHA Swanage

Map references

OS Map:
195
OS Grid Ref:
SZ031785
Lat/Lng:
50.60615, -1.95783

Contact information

Volunteering

Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.  

The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.

Find out more and apply to volunteer

History

This fine seaside villa was built by the Captain of the Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s colossal ship ‘The Great Eastern’; Sir James Anderson. He built the house with the proceeds of laying the first ever transatlantic cable from Ireland to the Americas, thus connecting the old world with the new worlds. During WWI the house became a Red Cross hospital for soldiers returning from Europe. YHA has owned this fine building since 1949. The wood panelling in the building is believed to have come from the old English courts of law.

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