YHA Borth

Borth, Ceredigion, SY24 5JS
Exterior of YHA Borth

Overview

Overlooking Cardigan Bay, giving the chance of seeing dolphins and seals, this Edwardian house is perfect for a UK coastal holiday and is ideal for cheap family breaks or school trips in Wales. All our bedrooms have views over the sea or the mountains.

A short drive from the coastal town of Aberystwyth, the village is dominated by its coastline and the many campsites which surround it. Plus, don't miss the amazing petrified forest which is visible at low tide on the beautiful sandy beach which is just 20m from the hostel.

Why guests love YHA Borth

  • Just yards from a beautiful sandy beach
  • Free WiFi in shared social spaces
  • Exclusive Hire available

Accommodation at YHA Borth

YHA Borth bedroom

Bed in a shared room

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

YHA Borth bedroom

Private rooms

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

YHA Borth bedroom

Private en-suite rooms

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

Exterior of YHA Borth

Hire the whole place

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

Dining room at YHA Borth

Group bookings for 16+ guests

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

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Things to do around YHA Borth

Hostel facilities

  • 24-hour access after check-in
  • Beach view
  • Beachfront
  • Breakfast
  • Classroom(s)
  • Coach parking on premises
  • Contactless payments
  • Cycle store
  • Free on-street parking
  • Free parking on premises
  • Full mobile coverage
  • Games
  • Group meals
  • Highchair
  • Library
  • Licensed bar
  • Luggage store
  • Meeting room(s)
  • Minibus parking nearby
  • Minibus parking on premises
  • Mountain view
  • Near bus stop
  • Near train station
  • Outdoor seating
  • Packed lunch
  • Sea view
  • Seafront
  • Self-catering kitchen
  • Shared drying room
  • Shared lounge
  • Shared TV
  • Sole use available
  • Water refill station
  • WiFi

Hostel need to know

Seasonal opening pattern: YHA Borth is open for stays from February half-term to October.

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

Food and drink: Breakfast is served to guests daily from 07:30 - 08:45.

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

Parking: There is parking at the hostel.

Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Borth, except when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.

YHA Borth - Access Statement

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Location of YHA Borth

YHA Borth

Map references

OS Map:
135
OS Grid Ref:
SN608907
Lat/Lng:
52.496522, -4.051683

Contact information

History

A hostel in or near the university town was a constant dream of the local YHA committee, so YHA opened the Borth hostel in 1952, making it very popular with school groups. Over the years, Borth hostel has had many ‘sparkling’ improvements such as decoration and expansion due to its popularity.

Meet the team

Manager recommends: Time it right and you’ll see the petrified forest at low tide on Borth beach, about 300 metres from the front of the hostel towards Ynys–Las sand dunes. The Ynyslas and Ynys Hir nature reserves, Nant Yr Arian Forestry Centre and the world renowned Centre for Alternative Technology are all nearby - ideal for school trips. Four miles of sands just 20 metres from the hostel make this great for a cheap UK family beach break in Wales.

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