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Independent Hostels UK

Independent Hostels UK is the largest network of hostel and bunkhouse owners in England, Scotland and Wales.   We believe in Direct Booking and on this website everything you say and everything you pay goes direct to your hosts.

Hostels and bunkhouses are taking bookings now for 2021 and beyond.

Some hostels and bunkhouses are open as exclusive use for a limited number of households.  At others multiply households can book en-suite bedrooms with social distancing in place in the shared areas.

Here are the latest updates from our open accommodation.

All over the UK

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 exploring the outdoors and independent travel.

There have been some temporary changes to the way places operate  in the New Normal.  We are using News posts to show the latest details for each hostel.  Here is all the news from hostels open for 2021.

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children enjoying a meal in one of our accommodation for school groups

School Residentials

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Summer at Inverarary Hostel

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long distance walks and long distance cycling

Long Distance Trails

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by the sea

Seaside Holidays

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peak seasons festival

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dog freindly bunkhouses and hostels

Dog Friendly

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Diving in Seahouses

If you're visiting Seahouses then you simply can't miss a boat trip to The Farne Islands, a short 30 minute boat ride from the harbour. The Farnes is home to incredible wildlife and is a great place for diving and snorkelling adventures. Read more

Seals and stays in Seahouses

A sunny weekend in Hull

As soon as we met Glen, I knew that we were in a friendly city. Glen is the manager of Hull Trinity Backpackers, and he started off our holiday with a friendly greeting and a personal tour of all of the best places to visit in the city. Read more

Sunny weekend in Hull - City breaks in England

A cycle adventure around Hebridean Islands

8 Scottish islands, 6 ferries and 4 friends all add up to an epic cycling adventure. We cycled across Barra, Eriskay, South Uist, Benbecula, Grimsay, North Uist, Skye, mainland Scotland and Mull. Read more

Camping, Scrambling and Rambling in Snowdonia: My first adventure after lockdown

"Soon we were balancing along Crib Goch Ridge, with drops on each side like nothing you could imagine. No ropes and no hand holes - just fresh air and amazing views..." Read more

Llyn Padarn in Snowdonia

Duke of Edinburgh groups are our speciality at Pindale Farm

We see many so our former D of E participants staying with us as adults with their own families, saying “I did my D of E at Pindale and thought we would come back.” Read more