Overlooking Bristol’s lively Harbourside, this YHA is situated next to the famous Arnolfini Gallery. The YHA Bristol is set in a historical building, and features a restaurant and conference room. The YHA Bristol has spacious dormitory rooms and private bedrooms. There is also a stylish guest lounge with a TV and Wi-Fi access, and laundry facilities are available on site. The majority of rooms contain bunk beds. The cafe serves a range of meals throughout the day. The bar offers a range of fresh coffees and bottled beers, and there is a fully equipped kitchen for self-catering guests. In the mornings, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast with hot dishes and continental options. The YHA Bristol is less than a mile from Temple Meads Railway Station, and Cabot Circus is a 15-minute walk away. Elegant Clifton, home to the Clifton Suspension Bridge, is a 25-minute walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Bristol, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast info

Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
and
1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
2 bunk beds
1 single bed
and
2 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
5 Bed Double Room with Shared Bathroom
1 single bed
and
1 bunk bed
5 Bed Double Room
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 futon bed
1 single bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
7.6

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Saurav
    India India
    YHA Bristol is an excellent place to stay! The location is unbeatable—right in the middle of everything, with plenty to do nearby and easy to find. The staff is incredibly friendly, making the stay even more enjoyable. They serve amazing...
  • Hannah
    Germany Germany
    Loved the location and how easy it was to check in. It’s basic but it’s got everything you need and the staff were super friendly and very accommodating!
  • Ken
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All good. Breakfast a bit pricey. That said very good portions. Staff excellent and very helpful.
  • Giannone
    Italy Italy
    Excellent position if you want to enjoy the night life.
  • Arron
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff are lovely. Noah is so friendly and kind. The staff will help you if they can they don’t put up with anyone’s BS. If I wanted to sleep and people were loud past 11 they will sort the situation out. Lush people
  • Ankita
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We have stayed at YHA hostels in different cities several times. Never had any issues. The location of the hostel is great, the view just outside is beautiful especially at night. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. We were just there for a...
  • A
    Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location great. Cafe and vibe nice. It met my basic needs.
  • Henry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Love the 24 hour pizza! Really comfy beds, great location, friendly staff and a really nice atmosphere.
  • Preetesh
    Canada Canada
    Cute little hostel, but very outdated needs a revamp. Cafe is mod and nice. Staff was super helpful and friendly and willing to help. The beds are amazing so comfortable and clean. Best sleep iv had in a hostel.
  • Jonathan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly check-in, decent rooms with comfy bunk beds

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of YHA Bristol

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Hiking
    Off-site

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Polish

House rules
YHA Bristol takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property does not accept group bookings for 16 people or more.

Stays exceeding 14 consecutive nights at this property will not be allowed.

Please note that all adult guests need to provide a valid ID with a matching name and address at check-in.

Please note discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hostelling International as part of this booking.

Towels are not included in the rate. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge or bring their own.

Please contact the property to confirm the availability of accessible rooms before booking.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.