Winter adventures

Feel the magic this season — book a private room, shared room or hire the whole hostel

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Bring warmth to your winter with a cosy getaway

Tis’ the season of snow-kissed holly, regal robins and maroon berries nestled in native trees. As our landscapes become decorated with frost, now is the perfect time to explore England and Wales by booking a festive stay.

Be wowed this winter with our variety of accommodation in enchanting locations. Explore rugged mountains in the countryside, watch wild waves on a coastal break or embrace the festive atmosphere in a city. Whether you’d like to rest up in a private room in a grand manor house, rent out an entire hostel with a sea view or make new friends in a shared room — there are plenty of options to choose from.

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Up to 20% off with hot deals

We’ve got rooms available in stunning locations to tempt you into the great outdoors. Save up to 20% with YHA hot deals.

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YHA members save 10%

Members save 10% when they book to stay at one of our 150+ hostels, only when booking directly either online, over the phone or in-hostel.

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Save 10% when you book early

When you book a bed in a shared room, private room or Camping & Cabins stay more than 90 days in advance, we'll give you 10% off.

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Bed in a shared room from £15 per night

Meet like-minded travellers. You’ll find great value dorm room accommodation in some fantastic places.

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YHA Alston

  • Free parking on premises

  • WiFi

  • 24-hour access after check-in

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YHA Bath

  • Café

  • Contactless payments

  • Free on-street parking

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YHA Beer

  • Self-catering kitchen

  • Free parking on premises

  • Garden/grounds

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YHA Borth

  • Meeting room(s)

  • Free parking on premises

  • Cycle hire

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YHA Boscastle

  • Self-catering kitchen

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Garden/grounds

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YHA Bridges

  • Garden/grounds

  • Meeting room(s)

  • Free parking on premises

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YHA Cheddar

  • WiFi

  • Self-catering kitchen

  • Free parking on premises

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YHA Clun Mill

  • Garden/grounds

  • Free parking on premises

  • Contactless payments

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YHA Dartmoor

  • Garden/grounds

  • Free parking on premises

  • Restaurant

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YHA Ennerdale

  • Free parking on premises

  • Garden/grounds

  • Self-catering kitchen

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YHA Exford

  • Free parking on premises

  • Cycle store

  • Self-catering kitchen

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YHA Eyam

  • WiFi

  • Meeting room(s)

  • Free parking on premises

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YHA Gower

  • WiFi

  • Self-catering kitchen

  • Sole use available

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YHA Hawes

  • WiFi

  • Free parking on premises

  • Garden/grounds

Private rooms from £30 per night

No matter if you’re travelling solo or with the family, there are various room sizes available for affordable stays.

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London Bridge in the snow

London

One of the world's most historical cities, London has something for everyone: from arts and culture to fine foods and entertainment.

Places to stay in London

View of Buttermere, Lake District, at sunrise

Lake District

Home to England's largest mountain and its deepest lake, the Lake District is the perfect holiday destination for families and activity seekers.

Places to stay in the Lake District

Sunset over Peak District countryside

Peak District

With some of England's finest walking, climbing and caving terrain, the Peak District is a haven for those with a taste for adventure.

Places to stay in the Peak District

View of Mullian Cove, Cornwall

Cornwall

With beautiful beaches, legendary castles, pretty harbour towns and world heritage sites, there's nowhere quite like Cornwall.

Places to stay in Cornwall

View of York Minster in winter

Yorkshire

Explore God's Own Country, Yorkshire. Home to Norman castles, medieval abbeys, industrial revolution-era cities and two national parks.

Places to stay in Yorkshire

Swansea beach in winter frost

Wales

Wales has got it all – rugged coastlines, mountainous national parks, Celtic culture, great nightlife and stunning scenery.

Places to stay in Wales

Sunrise over trees in Devon countryside

Devon

A county of coastlines, countryside and two national parks, Devon should be high on any holidayer's hitlist.

Places to stay in Devon

Snowy summit in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

Eryri (Snowdonia)

Situated in North West Wales, this breathtaking National Park is home to Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) – the highest mountain in Wales –  plus an extensive number of hiking trails and over 100 lakes.

Places to stay in Eryri (Snowdonia)

YHA Exclusive Hire from £250 per night

Whether you want to create special family memories or get away with friends, take the entire place with YHA Exclusive Hire.

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Castles

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Farmhouses

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Hostels

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Mansions

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Lodges

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Cottages

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Barns

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Chalets

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Dog-friendly properties

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