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Independent Hostels UK
We are the UK’s largest network of hostels and bunkhouses.
Hostels and bunkhouses have self-catering facilities and provide great value accommodation for one night or more.
They range from rural barns to city houses and are ideal for independent travel and exploring the great outdoors. Groups, families and individuals of all ages can be sure of a friendly welcome.
What is a hostel, bunkhouse or a camping barn? Find out here.
We believe in Direct Booking and on this website everything you pay and everything you say goes direct to your hosts. Book a room, book a bed or hire the whole place for a holiday with family and friends.
All over the UK
There are over 400 bunkhouses, hostels and camping barns in our network with locations all over England, Scotland and Wales.
From Shetland to Cornwall, there are independent hostels in the national parks, on the coast, on mountains and in historic cities.
Some provide simple accommodation, others are luxurious. Many have private rooms, some en-suite and there are often bunks in dorms.
What they all have in common is shared areas for relaxation like kitchens, lounges and gardens.
News from the Network
Read the latest natter from hostels and bunkhouses across the UK
South Downs Way Annual Walk
May 22nd 2019
An organised nine day walk along the full 100 mile length of the South Downs Way, one of England's finest… View details
National Trust Group Accommodation in the Brecon Beacons.
May 22nd 2019
....nestled in the Upper Tarell Valley. View details
Workshops at Broadrake Bunkbarn
May 21st 2019
Blacksmithing, Willow Weaving, Scything, Painting and Photography courses for individuals and groups View details
Discover the Gower Peninsula, an amazing coastal landscape.
May 21st 2019
Visit the Gower Walking Festival with daily walks between the 1st and 9th June and great value accommodation at Rhossili… View details
Discover Eskdale Valley near Innereleithen.
May 21st 2019
Cafe of the week for me this week is Eskdalemuir Community Hub & Old School Cafe which once again gave… View details
Iconic Outdoor Activity Centre offers wonderful holidays/weekend breaks
May 21st 2019
Perched on Humphrey Head overlooking Morecambe Bay in the Southern Lake District, this 66 bed hostel has it all! Remote… View details
Nearest Hostel to the old Arnside Youth Hostel
May 20th 2019
Yealand Old School provides dog friendly accommodation in Arnside & Silverdale Area of Natural Beauty View details
Hen, stag and birthday parties welcome.
May 20th 2019
Beautiful peaceful secluded beach on the Gower. View details
Kinlochewe Hotel and Bunkhouse on The Cape Wrath Trail
May 19th 2019
Also popular with walkers walking Lands End to John O Groats. View details
Special Offers & Late Availability
Fancy getting a 4 for 3 that doesn’t clutter up your kitchen cupboard and comes with views like this? At Snowdon Lodge in Tremadog you can!
May 22nd 2019
If you are looking to take your group or family to a great location in North Wales between the mountains… View offer
12th-14th July 2019 newly available at The Chellington Centre, Bedfordshire
May 22nd 2019
Due to a last minute cancellation we have the 12th-14th July available, sleeping up to 30 people, The Chellington Centre… View offer
Get unplugged at Lockerbrook Farm this June – late availability/discounts
May 21st 2019
Fed up of Brexit? Want to unplug from everything? Want to get together with friends and family to explore a… View offer
Shining Cliff hostel in Derbyshire is available on the 27th, 28th and 29th May due to a cancellation.
May 20th 2019
Sole booking is £280 (accommodates up to 20 people), or book-a-bed for £15 per person. Located off-road in a beautiful… View offer
Last minute availability at Treks bunkhouse.
May 20th 2019
Due to a last minute cancellation. Treks bunkhouse, based in the Ffestiniog area of North Wales, in the Snowdonia National… View offer
Late Availability at Roaches Bunkhouse, a bright and roomy part of Upper Hulme Mill right at the foot of The Roaches.
May 20th 2019
20% off Sole use of Roaches Bunkhouse on 24th to 25th May (minimum of two nights). View offer
Late Availability – 20% Discount
May 18th 2019
Do you and a group of friends fancy visiting the North Norfolk Coast this bank holiday? We have last minute… View offer
Pentre Bach Bunkhouse May Spring Bank holiday
May 17th 2019
We have availability for the 24th-27th May in Pentre Bach Bunkhouse ,Waunfawr near Caernarfon . Beddgelert and Llanberis. Sole use… View offer
Midweek Availability on the Gower Peninsular, June and July 2019
May 17th 2019
Eastern Slade Barn is a few minutes walk from Slade Bay on the Gower coast surrounded by lots of glorious… View offer
July & August Late Deals at The Chellington Centre, Bedfordshire
May 16th 2019
Have a unique stay away in a beautiful converted church surrounded by countryside. Converted in 2005 the Chellington Centre has… View offer
20% off for Direct Bookings at Elterwater Hostel in the Heart of the Lake District
May 15th 2019
This offer is available on our 6 bed room for any dates between 27th and 31st May (Minimum 2 nights) View offer
Summer Availability for Pentre Bach Bunkhouse
May 14th 2019
Pentre Bach Waunfawr near Caernarfon has some Summer availability View offer
Get Inspired
Articles and inspiration from our travel writers
Independent hostels, like youth hostels, have dorms and private rooms, flexible lengths of stay and self catering kitchens ideal for groups. Many of the former youth hostels, bunkhouses and camping barns sold by the YHA and now operating independently are listed on this website. Only five percent of the accommodation featured on this website is affiliated to the YHA ( Youth Hostel Association ) or SYHA ( Scottish Youth Hostel Association ), so you are doubling your choice of self catering accommodation by using both Youth Hostel and Independent Hostel networks. Most of our accommodation is ideal for walkers, cyclists and family holidays while City, Backpackers and Boutique Hostels cater for young or independent travellers. Unlike holiday cottages, hostels/bunkhouses are ideal for a stop-over to break a long journey. They are often available for stays as short as one night and are much better value then hotels. Hostels are sustainable by nature and many are Eco Hostels with green awards. Some are ideal for retreats. Over a quarter of the accommodation on this website is dog friendly and many have some level of accessibility. There are hostels in England, Scotland and Wales. A selection of hostels and bunkhouses welcome stag and hen parties and over a hundred are within walking distance of a pub. Nearly every hostel and bunkhouse has a self catering kitchen and many provide a Best Price Guarantee, ensuring the prices they offer you through this website are the lowest you will find. Hostels and bunkhouses provide self catering accommodation by the Sea, in the Mountains and in National Parks. They also provide Group accommodation ideal for schools, groups and reunions of families and friends. The head office of Independent Hostels UK has achieved the Green Tourism Gold Award. Keep in touch with our newsletter follow our facebook or twitter, view a map of UK hostels or buy the guidebook.