Astor York - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a bar, near York Minster

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Astor York - Hostel is close to York National Railway Museum and York Racecourse. Relax in the garden or enjoy the arcade room. Amenities include laundry facilities and free WiFi. Staff can help with tour arrangements.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 8-bed mixed dormitory room ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 6-bed mixed dormitory room ensuite

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Soundproofed
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 4-bed mixed dormitory room ensuite

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Wonderful
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Soundproofed
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 4-bed female dormitory room ensuite

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Soundproofed
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

4-Bed Private Dormitory Room, Ensuite

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Soundproofed
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Double Room Private Ensuite

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Soundproofed
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

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Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Private Ensuite (1)

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Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 18-bed mixed dormitory room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

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Soundproofed
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 12-bed mixed dormitory room

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(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the area

Map
124 Holgate Rd, York, England, YO24 4BB

What's nearby

  • Micklegate Bar - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • York Racecourse - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Shambles - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • York Christmas Market - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • York Minster - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 14 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪York Tap - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Punch Bowl - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Duke of York - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Windmill Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog York - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Astor York - Hostel

Hostel near York Minster
Near Shambles, Astor York - Hostel provides a terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a front desk safe and barbecues
  • Coffee/tea in reception, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Astor York - Hostel boast comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 5 per night)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 2 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Luggage storage is provided on the day of arrival at no charge and costs GBP 2.50 per bag on the day of departure. After check-out, luggage storage is available for GBP 7.5 per bag, per day. Storage lockers for small valuables are available for GBP 2 per day.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Bed sheets fee: GBP 2.5 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 5 per night
  • Equipment fee: GBP 2 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The maximum length of stay at this property is 14 days per calendar year

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Astor York Hostel
Astor York
Astor York - Hostel York
Astor York - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Astor York - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation York

Frequently asked questions

Is Astor York - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Astor York - Hostel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 5 per night.

What time is check-in at Astor York - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Astor York - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Astor York - Hostel located?

Located in Holgate, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of West Bank Park, Shambles and York Minster. Holgate Windmill and Bar Convent Museum are also within 10 minutes. York (QQY-York Train Station) is 14 minutes by foot and York Station is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

Astor York - Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 146 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Flavia

Very accommodating and clean! Loved my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay great staff very local to all things very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great stay

Very good price for a nights stay, the people are lovely, and it’s a quirky hostel within walking distance to the city
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rena

Liked: Staff & service
very quiet neighborhood, i had great roommates, staff was friendly and helped me carry my luggage because there is no lift
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Aydan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

An option for single travellers

Good for solo travellers probably looking for inexpensive accommodation. Access to room was difficult with luggages and it was under renovation externally.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location, parking available.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay, felt very safe and was quiet and comfortable. Great facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great vibe

Friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay reasonably priced for easy walking access to the main centre (close to Micklegate) and shopping.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic

All straightforward with friendly front desk. Room was quiet and very comfortable, I’ve used a variety of hotels around the world during travel, here was honestly the best nights sleep I’ve had in a hotel/hostel, would definitely book here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fantastic staff made my stay the best ever experience. Professional, helpful and very informative, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Srikanth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy to stay

Staying in Astor is amazing And staff is very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay with some great amenities. The short walk to the centre of york made it perfect for exploring the sites. The staff were lovely and gave us super recommendations for things to see. Would definitely recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facilities in great shape, very clean, safe and quiet, professional staff. Close to old town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really friendly and welcoming. Would definitely recommended for a few nights local to all sights
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rafeek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
my stay at Astor Hotel was exceptional, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable and luxurious place to stay. I look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great service:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ma. Glory Fel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really had a great tims
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, not far from train station or centre of York. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very accommodating. this is a hostel but we were two families with teenagers and had a great time. Nice environment.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022