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YHA South Downs - Hostel

4.0 star property
Upscale hostel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Building design
Exterior
Room (4 Bed Private)
Dining
Reception
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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Itford Farm, Beddingham, Lewes, England, BN8 6JS
  • Popular LocationGlyndebourne Opera House6 min drive
  • Popular LocationAmerican Express Community Stadium9 min drive
  • Popular LocationBrighton Marina16 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)46 min drive
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Room options

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Free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Room, Ensuite (3 Bed Private including Double Bed)

Highlights

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

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Free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (2 Bed Private)

Room (2 Bed Private)

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Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Room, Ensuite (6 Bed Private)

Highlights

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

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Free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Room (6 Bed Private)

Highlights

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

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Free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Room (4 Bed Private)

Highlights

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

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Free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Lewes

Located in Lewes, YHA South Downs - Hostel is in a rural area and in a national park. While the natural beauty of South Downs National Park and Brighton Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Brighton Marina. Check out an event or a game at American Express Community Stadium, and consider making time for Brighton Pier, a top attraction not to be missed.
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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 - 29 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Newhaven Coffee House - 5 min drive
  • KFC - 5 min drive
  • Flying Fish - 5 min drive
  • The Depot - 7 min drive

About this property

YHA South Downs - Hostel

Upscale hostel in a rural location
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), books and luggage storage
  • 1 meeting room, smoke-free property and outdoor furniture
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens, free infant beds and heating

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 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

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • One-time housekeeping

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)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, 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.
Free cots are available on request at the property

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 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 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 1 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA South Downs - Hostel on 7 May 2024 start from €35.13, 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). Lewes Southease Station is only a 3-minute walk.

YHA South Downs - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 64 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexey

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

10/10 Excellent

Yanping

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: 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

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly people, lovely room, great cafe, breakfast and supper, will definitely stay again. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

CLAIRE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: 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

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jorge Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located and very comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022