YHA Whitby in Selby

Set on a hillside overlooking the town, this trendy hostel in a stately mansion is adjacent to the iconic ruins of Whitby Abbey. It's 5 minutes' walk from the Captain Cook Memorial Museum and 10 miles from the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.Basic single-gender dorms have bunk beds, lockers and reading lights. Bathrooms are shared. Private rooms are available; some offer en suite facilities.Amenities include free parking and a restaurant/bar. The hostel offers hot breakfast for a fee. There's also a lounge, a communal kitchen and a game room, plus a library and a garden.