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Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private)
2 Twin Bunk Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Other room types
Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)
1 Twin Bunk Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Room (4 Bed Private)
2 Twin Bunk Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)
1 Twin Bunk Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Room, Ensuite (3 Bed Private including Double Bed)
1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Room (2 Bed Private)
1 Twin Bunk Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Room (6 Bed Private)
3 Twin Bunk Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 6 guests
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Room, Ensuite (6 Bed Private)
3 Twin Bunk Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 6 guests
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Double Room
1 Double Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale hostel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

When you stay at YHA South Downs - Hostel in Lewes, you'll be in a national park, a 4-minute drive from South Downs National Park and 9 minutes from American Express Community Stadium. This upscale hostel is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from University of Sussex and 12.3 mi (19.9 km) from Brighton Pier.

Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided once per stay, and cribs/infant beds (complimentary) can be requested.

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room. Additional amenities at this hostel include a picnic area, a vending machine, and bike storage.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dining options at the hostel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Lewes hostel also offers a library, a vending machine, and a garden. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

YHA South Downs - Hostel is a smoke-free property.

  • Library
  • Picnic area
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 17
  • Television in common areas
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Books
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

YHA South Downs - Hostel offers 17 accommodations. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

  • Housekeeping - once per stay
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

YHA South Downs - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5 PM

Check-in time ends at 10 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

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.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Staffed front desk

No rollaway/extra beds available

Property is not currently implementing any enhanced cleaning measures

No elevators

Debit cards

Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and 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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

National Rating

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

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