When you stay at YHA Malham - Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
Yorkshire Dales National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Gordale Scar - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
Malham Cove - 9 min drive - 1.4 km
Wensleydale - 50 min drive - 53.8 km
Harrogate Convention Centre - 58 min drive - 68.7 km
Getting around
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 71 min drive
Hellifield Station - 10 min drive
Gargrave Station - 14 min drive
Skipton Station - 18 min drive
Restaurants
The Old Swan Inn - 13 min drive
The Old Hall Inn - 15 min drive
The Old Barn Cafe - 3 min walk
Lister Arms - 1 min walk
Masons Arms - 13 min drive
About this property
YHA Malham - Hostel
When you stay at YHA Malham - Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
At a glance
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Hotel size
19 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (5 PM - 10:00 PM)
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
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.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Luggage storage
Bike storage
Facilities
Garden
Library
Television in common areas
Communal living room
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Low-height counter/sink
Grab bar near toilet
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Soap
Toilet paper
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Housekeeping once per stay
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue #2 - This café serves breakfast only. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 11.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
Towels are available for an extra charge of GBP 3.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at YHA Malham - Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at YHA Malham - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at YHA Malham - Hostel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. YHA Malham - Hostel also has a garden.
What's the area around YHA Malham - Hostel like?
YHA Malham - Hostel is located a short 17-minute walk from Malham Cove.
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Reviews
YHA Malham - Hostel Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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9.0
Cleanliness
9.8
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2025
That was a lovely property: clean and with both self catering and breakfast options. Reception staff was really friendly and welcoming.
Victoria
Victoria, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2024
Overall a lovely place and super clean kitchen. Very nice service on arrival.
Darren
Darren, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2023
Set in a beautiful location, the staff were very helpful and the accommodation was fantastic value for money - I'd thoroughly recommend staying here.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 7, 2024
Everything was great. However the parking was not. Had to navigate tight one track road to turn and then park down the hill on the road and walk back with luggage. Could do with a secure drop off.
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 7, 2025
Helpful and flexible with uncertainty over bookings, and the accommodation was at least satisfactory in general... but there was drastically inadequate parking for a full hostel, and we were not given all the necessary info about how to gain access to the buildings ! ( a helpful resident who happened to be up late saved us from standing outside in the cold and dark. Make sure the person on the desk not only gives over the FULL keypad entry number...but also HOW to access the key pad in order to actually press the numbers and symbols in! :-l
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 30, 2023
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Aidan
Aidan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 30, 2021
Great location
Good location, reasonable size room, good kitchen which was well equipped and the staff were excellent.
Shower wasn't as clean as we would have expected and the light on the nearest toilet didn't work.
Couple of nice pubs very close to the hostel.
David
David, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Sep 12, 2021
Malodorous Malham Hostel
The room was dirty and cold (the heater didn't work). The ensuite bathroom was full of mildew and made the entire room smell.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 10, 2021
3 Peaks Challenge home
Excellent location in a beautiful village. Unable to park on night 1 as no space, limited parking was highlighted so not an issue.
Rooms are very clean, showers & toilet excellent.
Absolute value for money & would stay again.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 22, 2021
Parking not signposted well for arrivals in the dark. Sign informing drivers of reverse parking only visible in daylight, might have helped people park properly and leave more space for other vehicles.
2 bed rooms v small but ok for a one night stay. Anyone using toilets will disturb others sleeping in rooms nearby.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 9, 2021
Nice little stay
It was nice, shame the kitchen was closed. Incredible location
Holly
Holly, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2019
Right in the heart of Malham, it’s clean, cheap and warm. A great welcome after a long days walk!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2019
Friendly staff, the setting is beautiful and with a well equipped kitchen. . I have a very comfortable stay in the hostel, for sure, will stick with them, if ever I visit Malham Cove again.
Gwai
Gwai, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 25, 2019
First experience of staying in a YHA and I was impressed. Well- maintained hostel offering everything you need for a walking holiday. Good location in a beautiful village.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 21, 2019
Great location
Impeccable service
It was lovely and I would recommend to anyone
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2019
Good facilities lovely location helpful staff. Had a really relaxing enjoyable stay overnight. Would recommend it.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jun 10, 2019
Staying in a Dorm-never again
Shared a bunk beded dorm with a cyclist and 2 tenters chased into the YHA accommodation by wet weather. Cyclist eccentric but didn’t bother me overmuch. The two tenters had too much to drink and both snored very loudly. One in particular was almost unconscious and regularly had noisy dream episodes, farted like billyho, (wonder what his pants were like in the morning) coughing episodes followed by noisy loud noisy sighs. His “pal” rightly told him regularly during the night to shut up using various choice swear words. RESULT, I didn’t get any sleep at all until at least 330am and was glad to leave 4 hours later after very little sleep for a motorbike run of several hundred miles through inclement weather. Is this the way these people behave at home? Totally unacceptable! Other things that bothered me were the noisy female next door who was quiet before midnight thank goodness and no rolls on the morning to accommodate the sausage, just white bread and the plastic under sheets on the bed making for a very sweaty slippery unpleasant time on the bed while I whiled away the hours hoping for day to break. Are all hostels like this or am I just unlucky?
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 21, 2019
Great value in gorgeous spot
Very clean and comfortable bed. Great value, helpful gent on the desk, in a beautiful area.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Apr 23, 2019
Cons- No control measures in place to reduce the noise of the banging doors. Dampers ineffective. Very noisy. Communal kitchen too small.
Pros- lovely area, friendly staff.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 14, 2019
Very clean
Li-Ning
Li-Ning, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 3, 2018
One night stay. Superb location. Room and facilities good. Breakfast average.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2018
The place was very clean and the staff was very friendly. Thank you so much
Randy
Randy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2018
Typical YHA - clean, warm, great location!
This YHA was up to the standard of all YHAs I have stayed in. Clean rooms, personal storage and space for each bunk and a well equipped common area. The staff were friendly, breakfast service was especially good and the buildings seemed to be well maintained. It wouldn't be the most stunning of all the YHAs around but the location a mere 50 yards from an excellent pub and at the heart of hiking and biking action I would defo recommend this.
deirdre
deirdre, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 7, 2018
YHA Malham
YHA Malham is very conveniently located in the middle of the village. The hostel offers all the services and facilities that you would expected and need from a youth hostel.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 7, 2018
Excellent service
Great location, bit of country roads to get there. Close for Malham cove, Tarn, Janet’s Foss and Gordale scar.
Staff were very friendly and helpful