YHA Swanage

8.7/10 · 342 Reviews Book
20 Cluny Crescent, Swanage, BH19 2BS, United Kingdom

Main amenities

Bar Free Parking Family Rooms Free WiFi Exceptional Breakfast Restaurant Non-smoking Rooms

Neighborhood

Rail Stations
Swanage Railway 400 m
Herston Halt 1.8 km
Squares
The Square 13 km
Castles and Forts
Corfe Castle 7 km
Boardwalks and Piers
Bournemouth Pier 13 km
Museums
Wareham Town Museum 13 km
Adventure Parks
Putlake Adventure Farm 3 km
Dorset Adventure Park 8 km
The Downs 250 m
Sandpit Field 600 m
Beach Gardens 950 m
Studland Bay 4.4 km
Beaches
Sandbanks Beach 8 km
Canford Cliffs Beach 10 km
Swanage Bay 350 m
Studland - Knoll Beach 4.4 km
Studland Naturist Beach 6 km
Urban Parks
Lower Gardens 13 km
Compton Acres 11 km
Cafes, Coffee and Tea Houses
Snack bar 250 m
La Cuillere Grasse 200 m
Airports
Bournemouth Airport 20 km
Southampton Airport 56 km
Gardens
Branksome Chine Beach 11 km
Restaurants
Tawny's wine bar 200 m
Old Brick Pizza Co. 200 m
Lai-Ho 200 m
Ski Lifts
Snowtrax Alpine Lift 23 km
Bars
Red Lion 200 m

Information

YHA Swanage offers free Wi-Fi throughout its property along with on-site dining options including a bar and restaurant serving exceptional breakfasts. Guests can take advantage of family rooms designed for groups while enjoying complimentary parking just outside. Located centrally near Cluny Crescent, this hostel provides easy access to local attractions starting within walking distance. Just three minutes away lies Red Lion, a historic pub known since the early 19th century, followed closely by Tawny’s wine bar which sits another minute farther down the road. For those interested in rail history, the Swanage Railway station is seven minutes’ walk through town offering scenic rides along Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. Beyond pedestrian routes, Lower Gardens—a sprawling parkland featuring coastal views—is accessible via car in twenty-five minutes across winding country roads. Meanwhile Bournemouth Airport serves as the nearest air hub thirty-three minutes drive northward providing connections beyond regional flights.

Amenities

Services
Daily housekeeping Shared lounge/TV area Baggage storage Packed lunches Fax/Photocopying (Paid) Meeting/Banquet facilities (Paid) Vending machine (snacks) Vending machine (drinks)
Food & Drink
Wine/Champagne (Paid) Special diet meals (on request) Bar Restaurant Fruit (Paid) Kids' meals Snack bar
General
Smoke-free property Heating Carpeted Family rooms Designated smoking area Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers Smoke alarms Key card access Safe
Activities
Cycling Hiking Beach Water park (Paid)
Bathroom
Toilet paper Toilet Shower
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture Garden Picnic area
Bedroom
Linens
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Internet
Internet
Cleanliness & disinfection
Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
Safety features
First aid kits available
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Free on-site parking
Parking
Room amenities
Socket near the bed

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Reviews

10 / 10
Sarah -
Great location. Nice kitchen
8 / 10
Bärbel -
¹Great location. Excellent view. Cozy common rooms with flair. Very functional kitchen.
8 / 10
Robert -
Great property and all staff helpful
Walking from the high street up the hill to the property
10 / 10
Rob -
Lovely large property with large lounge, dining room and sea views
Climbing up the hill to get to it…

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Important information

Please note that discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hosteling International as part of this booking. 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 matching name and address at check-in. 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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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