Astor York Hostel
About this property
Astor York Hostel is set in a Grade II listed Victorian building, just a 15-minute walk from the historic centre of York. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. The property can only accommodate guests over the age of 18.
All rooms at this hostel are en-suite, with WiFi access throughout the whole building.
There is a spacious lounge where guests can relax, and two large dining rooms.
Astor York Hostel can be accessed on foot from York railway station in 10 minutes, or by bus from the town centre.
Languages spoken
Availability
We Price Match
You can claim a refund for the difference if you find your reservation cheaper on another website.
Just remember to reach out after booking with us. If you file your We Price Match claim via email, you'll need to provide us with a screenshot of and a link to the other offer. You can also file a We Price Match claim over the phone by calling our Customer Service. In any case, the other offer must be online and available when we check.
We Price Match checklist
- The other offer must be for the same property and accommodation type.
- The other offer must be for the same check-in and check-out dates.
- The other offer must have the same cancellation policy and conditions.
- The other offer must be for the same number of occupants.
- The other offer must have the same add-on/meal plan.
- The better deal must be in the local currency of the property.
When can't you make a claim?
- If the other offer is on a website that doesn't reveal the property or accommodation type you'll be staying in until after booking.
- If the other offer is available on an opaque, suspicious, and/or likely-to-be-fraudulent website.
- If the other offer is part of a loyalty or rewards program, where the price is reduced by the property or website for actions like repeat business, logging in, using a coupon code, referring others, or any other action that reduces the original price.
- If your current reservation is a "Partner offer" (these are labeled as such on our platform and are provided by partner companies) or if you're comparing the other offer to a "Partner Offer" on our platform.
- If you cancel your booking.
- If you book a single-unit property, which by nature can't be available elsewhere.
- Stays reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.
Found your booking cheaper elsewhere?
- Look for "Found this room cheaper elsewhere?" on your confirmation page.
- Validate that the cheaper offer meets all the requirements (review checklist).
- Save the link to the cheaper offer (example: www.hotel.com/93203920).
- Take a screenshot (or multiple) making sure all the relevant data is captured (review checklist).
- Contact Customer Service.
- After claim validation, we will amend the reservation price (if possible) or provide further instruction for you to claim an after-stay refund of the price difference.
- Stays reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.
Live pricing is temporarily unavailable.
Interested in this property?
Submit a booking request and well follow up with availability for your dates.
House rules
Reception hours (7 am to 12 am)
Check-in is available from 3 pm.
Check-out is from any time until 10:30 am. Please ensure you check out before 10 am; otherwise, you may be charged for an extra night.
Proof of identification: A valid proof of ID must be shown on arrival, including a passport, driving license, and national identity cards. The property cannot accept paper driving licenses and student or employee IDs as proof of identity.
Key Card: You will be required to give us a £5 key deposit for your room access card at check-in time.
Bar: Our Flamingo bar is open! Come and enjoy a selection of local/international beers and spirits.
Common Areas: The kitchen and common areas are all back open! Whooop whoop! (Kitchen and lounges will be shut at midnight and reopening at 8 am).
Facilities: Please be aware that our building has no lift and that you may be assigned to one of our top floors and a top bunk bed.
Events: The hostel organises daily events aimed at backpackers between the ages of 18-30 years.
Please note that all bookings are subject to the signing of the property's terms and conditions via a rental agreement which will be emailed to the guest following their reservation. Please note that all guests must be aged over 18. Different policies and additional supplements will apply when booking for 12 persons or more. A valid government-issued ID must be presented at check-in.
Luggage storage is free on the day of arrival and costs £2 per bag on the day of departure. An extra fee of £7.5 per bag per day applies for the days following checkout. Storage lockers for small valuables are available for £2 per day. Towels are available for rent at £3.
This property can only accommodate guests aged 18 years and over. Underage guests who book will not be accommodated and will not be refunded.
Different policies and additional supplements will apply when booking for 12 persons or more.
Please Note: For the safety of others, anyone exhibiting symptoms of Covid-19 will be unable to stay at the hostel. Therefore, we recommend you return home if travelling domestically or to use specialist self-isolation accommodation. Self-Isolation - Guests who wish to self-isolate in the hostel must do so in a private room; guests must not perform the self-isolation period if coming from abroad in shared dorms.
The price of breakfast to £3.50 and 3 for £9, Luggage storage to £2.5, Towels to £3.50 .
The fine print
• Please inform Astor York Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
• Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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FAQs about Astor York Hostel
Guest reviews
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Facilities of Astor York Hostel
Food & Drink
- Wine/champagne
- Bar
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Physical distancing in dining areas
Internet
- Internet services
Parking
- Shared kitchen
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Safety deposit box
General
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
Activities
- Happy hour
- Walking tours
- Movie nights
- Evening entertainment
- Cycling
- Table tennis
- Games room
- Golf course (within 3 km)
Media & Technology
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying
- Ironing service
- Laundry
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Health & Safety
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- First aid kit available
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Living Area
- Parking
Transportation
- Board games/puzzles
Other
- Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
- Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
