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Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your money for fun things to do. You can check out cultural highlights like the historic sites in this destination, or enjoy the local tours and other activities.

No two hostels look exactly the same, but these dormitory-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget-friendly prices, and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel? These ones get the highest reviews from our customers and could be a good place to start looking: Astor York - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of York City Walls. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as an arcade/game room. Rooms come with lockers and bed sheets. Safestay York Micklegate - Located within a 10-minute walk of York City Walls and Jorvik Viking Centre. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers, and lockers. YHA York - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of York Minster. You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as a restaurant. You’ll find showers and bed sheets in all rooms. YHA Helmsley - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of North York Moors National Park. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a restaurant. Rooms come with towels and bed sheets. The Fort Boutique Hostel - Located steps from York Minster. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Rooms come with towels, showers, and free toiletries.

If you’re in the market for somewhere affordable to stay in York, one of Expedia’s 7 hostels might be a great choice for you.

The weather is important when you’re experiencing new places, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 59°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 40°F. Average annual precipitation for York is 30 inches.

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might appreciate these things around York. Get out into nature with places like Yorkshire Museum Gardens, Beningbrough Hall and Garden, and Redwood Park Fishing Lakes. Cultural attractions include York Grand Opera House, Jorvik Viking Centre, and York Theatre Royal. Visit landmarks like Shambles, York City Walls, and York Dungeon.

Keep this information about transit options in York in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford), 24.3 mi (39.2 km) from the city center. An alternative is Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield), situated 32.8 mi (52.8 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transit to get around. To explore more of the area, hop on a train at York Station, York (QQY-York Train Station), or Poppleton Station.