Located in Ashbourne, YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel is in a rural area. The Regent Theatre and Pipes in The Peaks are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whiston Hall Golf Club and Skyride. Alton Towers and Glass at the Barn are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
At YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel, you can look forward to a garden, a library and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant offers dinner. Guests can also expect to find a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Full breakfast (surcharge), games and a TV in reception
1 meeting room, a vending machine and secured bike storage
Smoke-free property and a billiards/pool table
Other amenities include:
Communal kitchens, free infant beds and heating
Languages
English
Property amenities
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Bicycle storage
Billiards/pool table
Games
Library
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Free cot
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Limited housekeeping
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
In-room accessibility
Low-height counter and sink
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Communal living room
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free cot
Bathroom
Towels
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
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Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Towels available for a fee (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, debit 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
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 Ilam Hall Hostel Ashbourne
YHA Ilam Hall Hostel
YHA Ilam Hall Ashbourne
YHA Ilam Hall
Yha Ilam Hall Hostel Ashbourne
YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel Ashbourne
YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Ashbourne
Frequently asked questions
Is YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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A gem of a place to stay within a beautiful area. Beds and showers were really good but both dining and self-catering facilities needs improvement. We used the hostel as a base to explore the surrounding area and walks so it was perfect for us.
Negatives - findings the place! There needs to be better signage and there is nil lightning from car park to the builidng. Its very very dark arriving. And trying to find the place and the care park.
Positives- everything else! Car park and building felt safe and its a beautiful location and building. Inside felt like every other yha, which is a bit of a shame but practical and functional. Clean. It was soooo warm! Which was a pleasant suprise. But also you could control this yourself once in the room. We went private room shared bathrooms. Which again. Functional but clean and fine.
Staff were lovely! Facilities good and i really wish i could have stayed for breakfast looked great.
Id love to come back here with more time and see the national trust site, village and area. The walking routes and info at reception are fabulous.
The coffee is great.
Will be back !
Fantastic value for money, very clean, building is old so expect condensation on windows and the like. If we had been organised would have taken a bag of microwave dinners and milk, communal kitchen has everything you could need. Only thing I missed was a kettle in room for cups of tea. Food from restaurant: breakfast very good with everything hot and tasty and as much as you like. Evening meal good but again my preference I would have liked hot water and teas and coffees left out like breakfast.
Attended with my son in an en suite room, for a trip to nearby Alton Towers. It is basic, but clean and perfect for our requirements. Wifi nit very good if this is required.
David
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Penny
25 Oct 2021
Penny
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
F
Business traveller
7 Aug 2021
A very nice place
Very nice, clean, friendly, no wifi or phone signal.
Amazing location. Unfortunately covid put a damper on things and made things abit more difficult as I wanted to use the shared kitchen to make drinks etc but wasn’t allowed.
Would have been nice if the tellys were on.
But generally it was a cheap and cheerful break.