Ten of us booked well in advance for this, our 2013 annual walking weekend and get-together. I have stayed in several Hostels across the UK and this has to be the best so far! The hostel building is part of the centuries old Abbey complex and is steeped in history. The buliding is very large, roomy and oozes character. The... More

Just spent a night here whilst walking the Cleveland Way. Its the second time we have stayed here in recent years. This is a hidden gem located high above the town. Staff were friendly and helpful. Very good value food. A fantastic secluded location. Clean tidy and value for money. Happy to look after bags after checkout whilst we explored... More

I arrived at YHA on the 18th of April with a school party from Kuwait. We've stayed for 5 nights. We have really enjoyed the place. The students have enjoyed playing in the back yard. YHA did cater to our needs as muslims and provided great food. The location is amazing and the staff was so friendly: ) Wish I... More

I arrived on the 22nd April with a school party for one night. Well what a brilliant time we all had, the location is stunning and the hostel itself was very clean. The food was great, just what we required and the staff were brilliant, very helpful. In fact we have provisionally booked again for next year as was so... More

My wife and I only had 1 night here but thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We had a four-bed room which was lovely and cosy and, we were informed, had 16th century panelling on the walls!! How many places can boast that!! Had a lovely view over Whitby from the window. Did not have an evening meal but purchased a drink... More

The hostel itself is in a wonderful spot, right next to the Abbey. The building is lovely and full of character, the staff are friendly and helpful, the whole place was clean and spacious and the beds are uncomfortable. Ah. It was going so well! Aside from the uncomfortable beds, it's difficult to find fault with this YHA. The communal... More

YHA, are you sure? First time visitor of a YHA. Very pleasant experience, staff friendly and helpful, great location, accommodation clean and very comfortable, breakfast was substantial enough to set you up for the day, free tickets to explore Whitby Abbey and was able to park right outside. What more can one ask? OK, so there is no-one running after... More

What a fantastic place! The location is superb, right next to the Abbey on the cliffs above the Old Town. We stayed as part of a large group of dads and 7-year-old sons, and we had a wonderful time. The hostel is steeped in history (we had 17th century panelling in ours), the rooms are en suite (nice change for... More

OK.......so I have never stayed in a Hostel since I was on a school trip. My wife persuaded me to go as she wanted to recapture her childhood. So we went with our two boys. Hostels have obviously changed a lot in the last 30 years! I was very pleasantly surprised. The location and views are fantastic. We had a... More