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YHA Swanage
Herston, Swanage, United Kingdom
About YHA Swanage
YHA Swanage is a hostel in Herston, Swanage, United Kingdom. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 17 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 180 m from the centre of Swanage. The nearest beach is 270 m away. The nearest airport, Bournemouth Airport (BOH), is 21 km away.
- Type
- Hostel
- Check-in from
- 17:00
- Check-out until
- 10:00
- Rooms
- 22
- Chain
- YHA England & Wales
- Smoking
- Smoke-free property
- Other stays within 500 m
- 8
20 Cluny Crescent yha.org.uk
Prices
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How YHA Swanage scores
Compared with the average hotel in Swanage.
- Guest rating 8.7
- Location 9.0
- Facilities 4.2
- Spa & wellness 0.0
- Beach access 9.4
- Public transport 8.6
Swanage average
Rating on Google
4.5/5
From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.
Amenities
BarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi
Food & drink
- Breakfast
- Bar
- Room service
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Free parking
Services
- Concierge
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
Policies
- Smoke-free
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 9.0/10
- Walk grade
- 75/100 Good for walkers
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 57
- Shops within 500 m
- 4
- Sights within 1 km
- 9
| Nearest beachSwanage Beach | 270 m4 min walk |
|---|---|
| Nearest stationSwanage Railway Station | 400 m7 min walk |
| Nearest airportBournemouth Airport (BOH) | 21 km47 min drive |
| Distance to the centreSwanage | 180 m3 min walk |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shopGrape Tree | 340 m5 min walk |
|---|---|
| PharmacyBoots | 300 m5 min walk |
Sights nearby
- L'Artishe Gallery And Studio190 m
- Swanage children's centre230 m
- Swanage Museum260 m
- Santa Fe Park350 m
- Jurassic Adventure Golf390 m
- Santa Fe Fun Park400 m
Weather in Swanage
Compare YHA Swanage with nearby hotels
Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.
- Gretenham B&B Guesthouse 110 m away9.8
- Railway Cottage Guesthouse 780 m away8.7
- The Rookery Guesthouse 1.3 km away7.3
- Beachcomber Holiday Apartments Apartment 1.3 km away8.0
- Grand Hotel Swanage Hotel ★★★ 1.4 km away8.2
- The Pines Hotel Hotel ★★★ 1.6 km away9.0
Questions about YHA Swanage
What are the check-in and check-out times at YHA Swanage?
Check-in starts at 17:00 and check-out is until 10:00.
Does YHA Swanage include breakfast?
Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.
Is there parking at YHA Swanage?
Yes, the listing mentions free parking.
How far is YHA Swanage from the airport?
The nearest airport, Bournemouth Airport (BOH), is 21 km away in a straight line.
Is YHA Swanage close to the beach?
The nearest beach is 270 m from the hotel.
How many rooms does YHA Swanage have?
YHA Swanage has 22 rooms.
Is there a supermarket or food shop near YHA Swanage?
Yes: Grape Tree, about 340 m away (5 min walk).
Where is the nearest pharmacy to YHA Swanage?
Boots is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 300 m away (5 min walk).
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score