YHA London Lee Valley

Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9AJ

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What our private rooms offer

Accessible rooms available
Bed linen
Central heating
Cot available
En-suite rooms available
Ground floor rooms available
Hot water
Lock on doors
Lockers
Smoke alarm

What you need to know about our private rooms

Check-in: From 15:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Towels and toiletries: Hand soap is provided next to all sinks. Towels are not supplied as standard but can be rented from the hostel.
Bedding: Bedding is supplied in all our private rooms.

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Overview

Perhaps our most unique London hostel, YHA London Lee Valley is a hostel split over six wooden lodge-style buildings. It offers the perfect accommodation if you want a great mix of city sightseeing and activities. This hostel is situated in Lee Valley Regional Park, where you can explore open green spaces and take part in watersports.

Just a 20-minute train journey from central London, this hostel is within easy reach of the capital – perfect for sightseeing and city excursions to complement all of your activities.

Accommodation at this hostel

Private room is offered here
Bed in a shared room is not offered here
Camping & Cabins is not offered here
Entire place is not offered here

Why guests love this hostel

Best of both worlds for city and countryside
Just a 20-minute train journey to central London
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Accommodation at YHA London Lee Valley

Bedroom with double bed in YHA London Lee Valley lodge

Private rooms

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

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En-suite bedroom in YHA London Lee Valley lodge

Private en-suite rooms

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

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Meeting rooms

Our flexible and affordable meeting rooms are a great choice for any occasion.

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Group booking

Serviced group stays for 16 to 130 people

Nestled on the outskirts of Lee Valley Country Park, YHA London Lee Valley is only 20-minutes from central London. Ideal for schools, social gatherings or team-building retreats, this hostel offers a unique blend of convenience and green surroundings.

As well as being a base for exploring London, YHA London Lee Valley offers great activities nearby at Herts Young Mariners Base, specialising in water-based and thrilling activities including canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, raft building, climbing, fencing and bushcraft. Or you can take a short walk to Lee Valley White Water Rafting centre, providing various activities for all ages.

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Group-friendly facilities

Sleeping arrangements

Most of our bedrooms are dormitory style rooms with bunk beds. We always try to allocate bedrooms close together and will never ask your group to share bedrooms with anyone not in your group.

Upgrades are available for sole use of an area, floor or the entire place.

Shared spaces

This hostel includes a main building and five chalets with a mixture of bedrooms. Social spaces in each chalet provide relaxation opportunities for guests to wind down after a day’s adventure. The main building has a dining room, five meeting rooms, a games room and a cycle store.

Group catering

With tasty breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals, groups are sure to find something delicious to eat at YHA London Lee Valley (see sample menu).

Meal plans range from bed and breakfast up to full-board catering. Vegetarian options are available and we aim to cater for any special dietary requests.

Parking

Free parking is available on-site for guests and patrons. This car park is controlled by an ANPR parking system and has space for up to 35 cars or 3 coaches. Upon arrival, motorists are required to validate their presence by entering their car's registration number at reception.

Accredited site

YHA London Lee Valley holds a Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge (Site Only) (105560).

This accreditation means that this hostel has externally audited risk assessments, verified insurance provision, quality checked safety logs and delivery observed by national reviewers.

Hostel facilities

24-hour access after check-in
24-hour reception
Ambulant accessible
Baby changing
Café
Classroom(s)
Coach parking on premises
Contactless payments
Cycle store
Dining room
Evening meals
Free parking on premises
Games
Garden/grounds
Group meals
Highchair
Intermittent mobile coverage
Large garden/grounds
Licensed bar
Lift
Luggage store
Meeting room(s)
Minibus parking on premises
Near train station
Outdoor seating
Self-catering kitchen
Shared laundry room
Sole use available
Unlimited breakfast
Vending machines
Water refill station
Wheelchair accessible
WiFi

Hostel need to know

Reception hours: 24 hours.

Food and drink: Breakfast is served to guests from 07:30 – 09:00 on weekdays and 07:30 – 10:00 at weekends.

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.

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

Parking: Free parking is available on-site for guests and patrons. This car park is controlled by an ANPR parking system and has space for up to 35 cars or 3 coaches. Upon arrival, motorists are required to validate their presence by entering their car's registration number at reception.

WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.

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

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Food and drink at YHA London Lee Valley

Unlimited breakfast at YHA London Lee Valley

Enjoy all you can eat for breakfast including sausage, bacon, eggs, hash browns, tomatoes and beans. Continental options include fresh fruit, cereal, yogurt and pastries. There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options to get stuck into. Drinks are included too! Under 10s eat for £1 with our special offer (see menu for details).

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Snack menu at YHA London Lee Valley

If you need a quick bite to eat while on your travels, take your pick from our snack menu, filled with delicious stone-baked pizzas. Vegan and vegetarian options available.

Pizza with a slice cut out on a stone board

Group meals at YHA London Lee Valley

With tasty breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals, groups are sure to find something tasty to eat at YHA London Lee Valley (see sample menu).

Meal plans range from bed and breakfast up to full-board catering. Vegetarian options are available and we aim to cater for any special dietary requests.

Self-catering at YHA London Lee Valley

Our self-catering kitchens include everything you need to cook up a storm.

Bring your own food and make use of our oven and microwave plus a kettle and toaster. Dishes and cutlery are provided as well as cleaning essentials.

Lodge self-catering kitchen and dining area

YHA London Lee Valley

Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9AJ

Map references

OS Map:: 166
OS Grid Ref:: TL368024
Lat/Lng:: 51.704035, -0.022321
what3words: nets.milky.battle

Contact information

Phone:: +44 345 371 9057
Email:: leevalley@yha.org.uk

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