YHA Scarborough

Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO13 0DA
YHA Scarborough exterior

Overview

Once a 17th century water mill set on a quiet riverside, located 1.5 miles north of the town centre and 15 minutes' walk from Scalby Mills and the North Bay beach, YHA Scarborough is the perfect base to enjoy, explore, or simply unwind on the beautiful North Yorkshire coast.

Whether you love traditional seaside arcades or epic coastal scenery, the North Yorkshire town of Scarborough has something for everyone. Don't miss the atmospheric castle on the cliff, the educational SEALIFE Centre and the Victorian spa area.

Why guests love YHA Scarborough

  • Quiet riverside location
  • Close to the beach and coastal scenery
  • Cosy, traditional-style hostel

Accommodation at YHA Scarborough

Bed in a shared room

Bed in a shared room

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

Private rooms

Private rooms

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

YHA Scarborough

Hire the whole place

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

Two children wearing safety helmets outdoors

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 Scarborough

Hostel facilities

  • 24-hour access after check-in
  • Contactless payments
  • Dining room
  • Free parking on premises
  • Games
  • Garden/grounds
  • Intermittent mobile coverage
  • No WiFi
  • Outdoor seating
  • Self-catering kitchen
  • Shared drying room
  • Shared lounge
  • Small garden/grounds
  • Sole use available

Hostel need to know

Seasonal opening pattern: YHA Scarborough is open for stays from March - October.

Reception opening hours: From 08:00 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 20:00.

Self-catering: YHA Scarborough is self-catering only. Guests have access to a kitchen.

Parking: There is parking at the hostel.

Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Scarborough. Assistance dogs are welcome – please notify us at the time of booking.

YHA Scarborough - Access Statement

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Location of YHA Scarborough

YHA Scarborough

Map references

OS Map:
301
OS Grid Ref:
TA02639078
Lat/Lng:
54.302326, -0.42435
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Contact information

History

In the 1600s, the hostel was one of three flour mills on Scalby Beck, a small river just outside of Scarborough. In the 18th century the wheel was removed, the mill race drained and the building was used as a farm house. Just after the First World War the derelict building was bought and converted into a boarding house. When it was opened in 1935 it was one of the YHA’s first hostels and the owner Mrs Atkinson was kept on as warden when YHA later bought the buildings.

After numerous additions and alterations, an annexe was added in 1962 increasing capacity. YHA Scarborough was listed for closure in 2009, but was bought as an enterprise hostel in 2013 and continued to be part of the YHA network.

Meet the team

Manager recommends: The North Sea – with a good wet suit body boarding and surfing are great fun or join the regular South Bay Sea Swimmers for a refreshing dip.

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