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Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your money for fun things to do. You can check out cultural highlights like the historic sites in this destination, or enjoy the local tours and other activities.

No two hostels look exactly the same, but these dormitory-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget-friendly prices, and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel? These ones get the highest reviews from our customers and could be a good place to start looking: Safestay York Micklegate - Located within a 10-minute walk of York City Walls and Jorvik Viking Centre. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a bar, and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find towels, showers, and bed sheets in all rooms. Astor York - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of York City Walls. Property features include free WiFi, a bar, and a game room. Rooms come with bed sheets and free WiFi. YHA York - Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as a restaurant. You’ll find showers and bed sheets in all rooms. YHA Helmsley - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of North York Moors National Park. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a restaurant. You’ll find showers, bed sheets, and free WiFi in all rooms. University of York, James College - Campus Accommodation - Located steps from University of York. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and free parking. You’ll find towels, coffee/tea makers, and bed sheets in all rooms.

If you’re in the market for somewhere affordable to stay in York, one of Expedia’s 6 hostels might be a great choice for you.

The weather is important when you’re experiencing new places, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 59°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 40°F. Average annual precipitation for York is 30 inches.

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might appreciate these things around York. Get out into nature with places like Yorkshire Museum Gardens, Beningbrough Hall and Garden, and Redwood Park Fishing Lakes. Cultural attractions include Jorvik Viking Centre, York Grand Opera House, and Merchant Adventurers’ Hall. Visit landmarks like Shambles, York City Walls, and York Dungeon.

Keep this information about transit options in York in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford), 24.3 mi (39.2 km) from the city center. An alternative is Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield), situated 32.8 mi (52.8 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transit to get around. To explore more of the area, hop on a train at York Station, York (QQY-York Train Station), or Poppleton Station.