Travelers find themselves in the heart of Bristol at this lively hostel where good food and friendly conversation create a welcoming atmosphere for all guests.
YHA Bristol - Hostel places visitors in the city centre with amenities like a coffee shop, library, bar, and restaurant with satisfying meals. Free WiFi in public areas keeps everyone connected, and the staff is praised for their helpful service.
Located in Bristol, YHA Bristol - Hostel is in the city center. SS Great Britain and Watershed are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit The Mall at Cribbs Causeway and Baldwin Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ashton Gate Stadium or Memorial Stadium. Visit our Bristol travel guide
At YHA Bristol - Hostel, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a library, and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant, YHA Bristol, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and secured bicycle storage
A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
A vending machine, 1 meeting room, and books
Room features
All guestrooms at YHA Bristol - Hostel include amenities such as safes.
Other amenities include:
Communal kitchens, heating, and daily housekeeping
Offsite parking within 0.1 miles (GBP 4.50 per night)
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
YHA Bristol
Things to do
Bicycle storage
Books
Library
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
No elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
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Communal living room
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Shower
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
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Heating
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property does not accept bookings for more than 16 people.
All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in.
The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 10.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
Nearby parking fee: GBP 4.50 per night (656 ft away)
Towels fee: GBP 3.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at YHA Bristol - Hostel?
As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Bristol - Hostel on Mar 26, 2026 start from ₩65,889, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at YHA Bristol - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at YHA Bristol - Hostel?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is YHA Bristol - Hostel located?
Located in Bristol City Centre, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Queen Square and University of Bristol. Bristol Aquarium and Watershed are also within 5 minutes. Bristol Temple Meads Station is 16 minutes by foot and Bristol (TPB-Bristol Temple Meads Train Station) is 16 minutes.
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Reviews
YHA Bristol - Hostel Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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Really good check in and check out process, room was comfortable and did the job
Christopher Palmer
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Nigel
Sep 25, 2023
Very basic room but clean and comfortable bed Ideal for a short stay. Easy check inn Staff friendly and welcoming Good Breakfast to set you up for the day. Located in a fantastic area on the river front.will definitely use again
Excellent value for a sole traveller on the quayside in Bristol. Booked a 6 bed room but was given a 4 bed room. Excellent range of bars and restaurants nearby. Check out a bit early though at 10am , as Breakfast runs to 10 am also.
Great place to stay in Bristol. Exceptionally positioned, with so much of the city within walking distance. The real highlight (aside from the top notch breakfast) was the staff - Tom and Leah were an object lesson in how to raise a very practical and handy place to stay into a really good experience. Leah's curry tip was especially worthwhile!
Philip
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
6/10 Okay
LISA
Aug 28, 2025
Service was slow at check in, often answering the phone whilst dealing with customers in person. Poor selection of breakfast options- both cooked and continental.
For a hostel it was great, affordable, clean, plenty of loos and showers. I liked that the decor was plain, a preference over what you sometimes see - large fornat prints covering the walls. Customer service was always good, friendly and straightforward.
Never stayed in a Youth Hostel before, probably shouldn’t have left it until my 40’s. However, it was a great place to stay. Food was good, reasonably priced and all that. The room was clean as owt. Bunk beds are for young people though.
I’d probably stay again though.
Great stay here with my son. Comfy beds, awesome location. Yes you hear other people and the floor boards are a little creaky. Nothing ear plugs didnt solve. Highly recommend 👌
Reception staff were brisk/efficient, but very warm/courteous. Beds were made, clean and had lights/charging stations. Lots of hanger hooks in room as well as a fan (considered no A.C). Breakfast options allowed either simple continental or full cooked. Downstairs bar was cool and area is close to Harbourside..
I never have big budgets for trips so wanted somewhere convenient and comfortable for taking my lad to a gig at the Academy. Found ok although wasn't obvious as we approached, and given details by the bar in the reception bar area. We were five or so floors up in the converted loft space and the lift was out of order, just opening and shutting on one of the other floors. Room was basic, no TV or kitchen area, and shared showers were down the corridor. My lad loved the trip eapecially taking takeaway back to our room after the show. Comfortable beds and would go back.
The only downsides to this place are sometimes people who stay are mean enough to leave puddles, beer bottles and other items in the bathroom but they are sorted by the staff once asked, there was only one shower room to share amongst a whole floor of people with four people per room and the city student life makes it a rather noisy place at night depending how used to it you are. It was hard to handle the heat of the room at night yet I would call this hostel amazing for its opportunity to make unlikely friends, the shower is very comfortable and the kitchen is well equipped and sanitary with modern facilities to fit all the wants a self caterer could need. The service was lovely and efficient amongst staff and did feel very safe and secure with the key card authentication system. I'd stay here again and again especially for its location.
The hostel is in a great setting and we had a great time from check-in the staff were great and very friendly .The bar area is relaxed with lovely local beers and even had a local band playing their own tunes it was fantastic.The food too was great with deals too . A great easy experience overall.
5th floor rooms were excellent; 4th floor showers were dreadful. There were way too many spots around the hostel that needed a key card, and they didn't give multiple cards for a multi-person room.