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YHA South Downs - Hostel

4.0 star property
Unwind in a peaceful setting surrounded by nature’s beauty. Linger over coffee at our cafe or cozy up with friends by a roaring fire.

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Building design
Property entrance
Shared kitchen
Shared kitchen facilities
Fireplace

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €36
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb

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Room, Ensuite (3 Bed Private including Double Bed)

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Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room

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Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room

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Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Room (2 Bed Private)

Room (2 Bed Private)

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Free cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Tent

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

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Room, Ensuite (6 Bed Private)

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Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Room (6 Bed Private)

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Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Room (4 Bed Private)

Room (4 Bed Private)

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Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private)

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Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Room

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

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Itford Farm, Beddingham, Lewes, England, BN8 6JS

What's nearby

  • Glyndebourne Opera House - 6 min drive
  • American Express Community Stadium - 9 min drive
  • University of Sussex - 10 min drive
  • Brighton Marina - 16 min drive
  • Brighton Beach - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Southease Station - 3 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Drove Brewers Fayre - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Newhaven Coffee House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beak Brewery + Taproom - ‬5 min drive

About this property

YHA South Downs - Hostel

Upscale hostel near South Downs National Park
At YHA South Downs - Hostel, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and a library. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), secured bike storage and games
  • Outdoor furniture, luggage storage and 1 meeting room
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and soap
  • Communal kitchens, heating and limited housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (7:30 AM - 10 AM) and Sunday - Thursday (3 PM - 10 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
Reception hours are 7:30-10 AM and 3-10:30 PM on Friday-Saturday.
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and from GBP 3.50 for children
  • Towels fee: GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
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.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

YHA South Downs Hostel Lewes
YHA South Downs Hostel
YHA South Downs Lewes
YHA South Downs
YHA South Downs - Hostel Lewes
YHA South Downs - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA South Downs - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Lewes

Frequently asked questions

Is YHA South Downs - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at YHA South Downs - Hostel?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA South Downs - Hostel on 26 Feb 2025 start from €36.23, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at YHA South Downs - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at YHA South Downs - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at YHA South Downs - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA South Downs - Hostel located?

Situated in a national park, this hostel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Monk's House and within 6 miles (10 km) of South Downs National Park and Newhaven Ferry Port. Seaford Beach and Newhaven Fort are also within 6 miles (10 km). Southease Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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YHA South Downs - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 74 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Amazing breakfast. Great quality to start the day!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Ideal location when tackling the South Downs Way. Staff were very hospitable and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge Manuel

Very well located and very comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Country comforts
We loved our x2 night stay in an en-suite room in the long barn. YH combines a peaceful countryside location with everything needed for a comfortable trip. Walked to nearby villages and caught the train from Southease station to get further afield. Staff were really helpful and we enjoyed eating at the cafe during our hassle-free visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexey

Right on the South Downs trail, close to a train station or by car. Staff was friendly and nice, and the food was great. I really liked their morning English breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

S

Suitable room for 3
Beds OK and it was good to have an ensuite. Breakfasts very good and so was the evening meal, despite a long wait. Very convenient for the train.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Really convinient location for South downs way walk, very helpful staff, safe, clean and comfortable. Lovely setting and property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Friendly people, lovely room, great cafe, breakfast and supper, will definitely stay again. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

It is absolutely unique in its proximity to Southease railway station on the line between Seaford and Lewes/Brighton and its access to the South Downs Way voa the pedestrian footbridge over the A25.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sue

Worth the stay
Staff very helpful as arriving very late. Beautiful position. Very clean. Plenty of amenities. Mattress a little hard
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

SUI PIK

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traffic noise and power failure inside room
the power supply stopped as circuit breaker tripped at around 22:00 .... the electric roof window cannot be closed leaving the room suffered from extremetraffice noise throughout the night. all bedside lights and wall power sockets failed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

CLAIRE

Liked: Room comfort
Convenient but overpriced
Stayed here whilst walking the south downs way. Food was very good both evening and breakfast. Beds very uncomfortable, plastic matress makes you very hot. Quite noisy as near main road and unmanned railway station next to it means trains use their horns everytime the pass. Charge 4* hotel prices for private room with a bunkbed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, could be improved with better mgmt
Beautiful location with lovely views from the garden. Very convenient for Newhaven ferry and for walking on the South Downs. Welcome at check in was not great. Two staff members ignored us whilst taking their time to finish their conversation first. Lack of attention to detail. Light fittings had dozens of dead flies. Not cleaned for months. One ceiling light in our private room did not work. Also one of the bedside lamps didn't work. Bath screen allowed the shower to leak all over the floor and corridor carpet. Bathroom floor was dirty. Kitchen had a faulty cooker. Several spiders in the bathroom and bedroom. We had dinner at restaurant and food was excellent. Such a shame that 3 staff members were chatting with each other and loudly berating previous clients while we were eating. Not a nice atmosphere, unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

miss r

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joubin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yanping

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Steven

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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

CELINE

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Philippe

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael

Amazing
A beautiful place to stay, the staff were friendly and the rooms were clean. It was really useful that there is a very nearby train station. I enjoyed exploring the incredible nature surrounding the hostel, but a trip into the city was made easy too. I definitely reccomend and i'll be back next time i'm in the area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Richard

Great stay for the price
The stay was very good overall for the price. Staff were friendly, the hot full english breakfast was really good, the room was ok all be it a bit on the small side and is just a bumk bed with nothing else, a little table or a stool would have been uswful. The sheets were clean and the beds comfy, only thing was its right next to the road and the cars going by are loud however they did put a pair of ear plugs in the room although this was more for if people snored.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022