YHA York Hostel in Akademicheskoe

Alongside the River Ouse in Northwest York, this simple, modern hostel is a 15-minute walk from the city centre, 1.4 miles from the Jorvik Viking Centre museum and 1.5 miles from the Victorian exhibits at York Castle Museum.Low-key, single-sex dorms and private rooms provide free Wi-Fi. Some private rooms have en suite bathrooms.Parking is free. There's a 24/7 cafe/bar and a guest kitchen, as well as a games room and bike storage. Towel hire is available (fee).