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How much do hostels in York cost?
Available dorm-bed prices in York, United Kingdom range from $18 to $60/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 3 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29.
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $23.
Based on current listed prices, November is typically the cheapest month (around $23/night) and October the most expensive (around $27/night).
At $18/night and up, York is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in United Kingdom.
How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 3 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-09-21T06:09:18.501Z.
Cheaper dates to stay
The lower-priced dates currently available include September 27 (one night),September 28 (one night),September 29 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.
Other cities in United Kingdom
- London hostel prices from $15/night
- Liverpool hostel prices from $19/night
- Newquay hostel prices from $21/night
- Brighton hostel prices from $22/night
- Bath hostel prices from $27/night
- Bristol hostel prices from $29/night
- Manchester hostel prices from $29/night
- Newcastle upon Tyne hostel prices from $31/night
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Local knowledge for York
Where to stay
Most hostels cluster along or just off Micklegate, a short walk from York station, or around Gillygate on the north side of the city walls. Both put the Shambles, York Minster, and the riverside walk along the Ouse within easy reach on foot.
Getting around
- The National Railway Museum on Leeman Road is free and genuinely worth two or three hours, not just a rainy-day fallback.
- Walk the city walls for free. The full circuit takes about two hours and gives you roof-level views of the Minster and the medieval street layout that no ground-level walk replicates.
- Eat on Fossgate rather than anywhere directly adjacent to the Shambles. The restaurants are a five-minute walk apart but the prices are noticeably different.
When to go
January and February are the quietest and cheapest months; hostels fill up in July and August, then again in late November and early December when the York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair) takes over Parliament Street and St Sampson's Square.
Frequently asked questions
How much do hostels in York cost?
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $23. Dorm beds currently range from $18 to $60/night across the next 3 months of availability.
What are cheaper dates to stay in York?
Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in York include September 27, September 28, September 29.
How many hostels does HostelHound track in York?
HostelHound currently tracks 3 hostels in York, United Kingdom.
What's the cheapest month to stay in a hostel in York?
Among the upcoming dates we track, November has the lowest median daily starting price in York. On a typical date that month, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $23/night.
Is York affordable compared to other hostel cities in United Kingdom?
York is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in United Kingdom, with dorm prices starting from $18/night.
Where do backpackers stay in York?
Most hostels cluster along or just off Micklegate, a short walk from York station, or around Gillygate on the north side of the city walls. Both put the Shambles, York Minster, and the riverside walk along the Ouse within easy reach on foot.
What is the best time of year to visit York?
January and February are the quietest and cheapest months; hostels fill up in July and August, then again in late November and early December when the York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair) takes over Parliament Street and St Sampson's Square.