YHA Malham exterior

Overview

Set just a short distance from the famous Malham Cove, Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar, YHA Malham offers comfortable Pennine Way accommodation in the heart of a beautiful dales village. Surrounded by classic limestone scenery and with a prime location in the centre of the village, the hostel boasts a well-appointed restaurant, pretty grounds and a vast range of bedroom types, including the recent addition of en-suite facilities.

The Pennine Way and Yorkshire Dales Cycle Way pass close by, making it a great option for walking and cycling holidays in the Dales. Heading a little further a field from Malham, the market town of Skipton offers a medieval castle, boat trips on the Leeds Liverpool canal plus boutique shops and cafés. What's more the Settle to Carlisle rail journey travels through majestic scenery and across the iconic Ribblehead viaduct.

Why guests love YHA Malham

  • Close to key Yorkshire Dales sights and landmarks
  • Quiet village location on the Pennine Way
  • Popular for walking and cycling holidays

Accommodation at YHA Malham

YHA Malham Bedroom

Bed in a shared room

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

YHA Malham Bedroom

Private rooms

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

YHA Malham Double Bedroom

Private en-suite rooms

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

YHA Malham Camping Pods

Camping pods

Our wooden pods offer the camping experience with protection from the elements.

YHA Malham area

Hire the Annexe building

Take the entire Annexe building for you and your group with YHA Exclusive Hire.

YHA Malham lounge

Hire the whole place

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

YHA Malham 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 Malham

Things to do around YHA Malham

Hostel facilities

  • Classroom(s)
  • Coach parking nearby
  • Contactless payments
  • Corridor zoning
  • Cycle store
  • Dining room
  • Free parking on premises
  • Games
  • Garden/grounds
  • Group meals
  • Highchair
  • Intermittent mobile coverage
  • Library
  • Licensed bar
  • Medium garden/grounds
  • Minibus parking nearby
  • Mountain view
  • Near bus stop
  • Outdoor seating
  • Paid on-street parking
  • Self-catering kitchen
  • Shared drying room
  • Shared lounge
  • Shared TV
  • Sole use available
  • Unlimited breakfast
  • Water refill station
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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: Free parking is available on site, though spaces are limited.

WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.

Dogs: Dogs can stay in our camping pods. There is a £5 charge per dog per night for our camping pod accommodation which is payable upon arrival. Pets are not permitted in the hostel accommodation at YHA Malham. Assistance dogs are welcome throughout.

YHA Malham - Access Statement

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Location of YHA Malham

YHA Malham

Map references

OS Map:
98
OS Grid Ref:
SD901629
Lat/Lng:
54.062513, -2.152044

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

John Dower architect, rambler, conservationist and one of the key founders of the National Park movement designed several of the earliest Youth Hostels including Malham, opened in 1938. Malham was the first purpose built hostel in Yorkshire and it was built on the site of the old Malham Sheep Fair and funded by King George’s Jubilee Trust.

Meet the team

Manager recommends: The Malham area is famous for its Limestone Geology. So don't miss the lovely Janet’s Foss waterfall, spectacular Gordale Scar, Malham Cove and Malham Tarn are all within easy walking distance and definitely worth the visit. The Pennine Way and Yorkshire Dales Cycleway both pass through this village at the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park so it's a good spot for walking holidays and cycling holidays. The hostel has good facilities for educational groups on school trips.

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