Every year roughly 60 new hostels and bunkhouses join the Independent Hostels Network. The ten most recent news hostels are shown on this page.
Here are the 20 newest hostels in Independent Hostels UK
Ardnamurchan Bunkhouse is in Glenborrodale on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula, one of the UK’s last unspoiled coastal wildernesses.
This recently renovated eco-bunkhouse sleeping 16 people in eight bedrooms, with a well-equipped kitchen, flexible dining tables, free Wi-Fi and parking.
Green Rooms is a super affordable arts-led hotel & hostel designed for creatives, young travellers, groups and people who want to make the most of London.
Situated in a beautiful late Art Deco building it offers spacious dormitories, chic doubles and family studios. It is right across the road from Wood Green underground station with direct connection to Central London and Kings Cross in 12 minutes.
Astor York is set in a beautiful Grade II listed building just minutes walk to the historic centre!
With a huge cozy lounge, and dining areas, free WiFi throughout the building and every room ensuite, Astor York is the perfect base for exploring the incredible historic centre of York. There is also a bar on the property if you fancy a drink with friends, or to meet fellow travellers, and a kitchen where you can cook your own food if you are on a budget!
Situated on a small farm in the heart of Exmoor National Park, Exmoor Camping Barn offers quality accommodation for 12 and can be booked as a whole or by the room. The Coleridge Way runs through the farm leading to miles of footpaths & bridleways. The nearest beach is 7 miles & the local pub is 3/4 mile away.
Nestling between the 3 National Parks of Forest of Bowland, Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District The Punch Bowl Hotel in Bentham provides B&B and camping.
Glamping tents and glamping pods will be also available early in 2020 and by the end of the year a new 20 bed bunkhouse will be open.
Welcome to the highest hostel in the Scottish Highlands. Located in the picturesque village of Tomintoul on the Cairgorm circular MTB route. This 4star 24 bed hostel is a mecca for mountainbikers roadbikers and walkers. There is free WiFi, a fully equipped self catering kitchen & dining area, dorms and ensuite private/family rooms and a small walled campsite. Drying room, bike wash & storage. All bedding provided.
This new bunkhouse will be opening on the Dudmaston Estate in summer 2020.
Operated by the National Trust Dudmaston bunkhouse is 4 miles south east of Bridgnorth and will provide ideal accommodation for groups 16 people in 8 bedrooms. It has self catering facilities a large dining / meeting room and a soft seating area. The bunkhouse is perfect for groups of family/friends, walkers and clubs. Dudmaston has lots to offer with managed woodlands, beautiful walks, tranquil pools with plenty of wildlife.
On the edge of Allendale, in the North Pennines ANOB, Deneholme hostel & outdoor activity centre accommodates groups of 14-40. Perfect for schools, clubs, family reunions & weddings. Stag/hen groups welcome. Self cater or catered. This impressive Edwardian country house set in expansive lawns and 5 acres of steep woodland has 11 bedrooms and a plenty of communal areas, some large enough for 40+ guests to dine/celebrate together.
Heddon Orchard Bothy is a four person hideaway located deep in the remote Heddon Valley. Close to the South west Coast Path and Heddon’s Mouth pebble beach on the Exmoor coast.
Embrace this remote rustic accommodation by bringing your own bedding/mats, cooking/BBQ equipment and a torch for the star lite walk to the toilet/washroom. The welcoming Hunter’s Inn Hotel is just 50 metres away.
Situated just a short walk to a stunning beach, this 5* Eco Lodge offers catered accommodation & a range of outdoor activities to individuals, families & groups of all sizes. Popular with schools, clubs & hen/stag groups it boasts great communal areas including a bar, outside picnic area, fire pit & games field. Just 1 mile from the Wales Coast Path & right on the Sustrans Celtic Trail.
In the centre of the village of Newbrough, this community run bunkhouse sleeps 22 across 3 dorms. Facilities include
2 shower/WC rooms & 2 sink areas & a small equipped kitchen. A large communal area is available to groups by arrangement. With footpaths leading directly to Hadrian’s Wall, approx 3 miles away, it is popular with walkers. While for cyclists the Sandstone Way & Hadrian’s Cycleway pass right by.
OPENING SPRING 2020. This converted workshop on a restored section of the heritage Rolle canal in rural Devon sleeps up to 10 in 3 rooms. Surrounded by a county wildlife site & salt marshes there is abundant wildlife. Facilities include an open plan kitchen/living/dining area and two WC/shower rooms. The barn has direct access to the Tarka Trail, perfect for walking or cycling. Guests will also enjoy direct access to the tidal River Torridge for canoeing & fishing. BYO sleeping bags.
Manor House Activity Centre offers top quality accommodation for couples, families & groups of all sizes just 3 miles from Padstow & the north Cornish coast. Sleeping up to 58 across 9 rooms the spacious Georgian manor house oozes style & has a private garden with BBQ area & hot tub. Catering & outdoor activities are also available. Great walking & cycling on the doorstep. BYO bedding or hire.
Bwthyn Bach, in the village of Trefeglwys in rural Mid Wales is run by a small trust. Sleeping 17 across 5 rooms, the facilities are simple & add to the quaint & quirky feel of this 300 year old Grade II building. There’s a small kitchen/diner with hot water, kettle, electric cooker, microwave & all the basic crockery/cutlery you will need. A wood burning Rayburn keeps it warm, while a separate dining room has space for large groups. BYO bedding.
Park Villa is a Georgian Regency villa in the heart of the old East End of London. It has a kitchenette, an inviting lounge and free superfast WiFi. The dorms have comfy bunk bed pods and there are en-suite facilities and family rooms.
At the heart of the trendy East End close to the tube, Park Villa makes a great base from which to explore the city of London. Visit for a warm welcome, a comfortable stay and a real home away from home.
Bradwell War Memorial Hall is in the pretty village of Bradwell in the heart of the Peak District. This community run hall offers low cost self-catering accommodation to groups of 6-42.
An ideal base for walkers, bikers, D0fE students or climbers who wish to explore this popular area. There are no beds so BYO sleeping mat and bedding, but the rooms are centrally heated, there’s a well equipped kitchen & hot showers.
Tay Bunkhouse, on the banks of the river Tay in Highland Perthshire, is a stone cottage stylishly renovated to provide comfotable accommodation for groups up to 12. It has a fully equipped self catering kitchen, a comfy lounge and dining area, freshly lundered beds and free WIFI. The garden has a BBQ, fire pit and outdoor seating, with riverside access for canoes. Dogs are welcome by arrangement.
The Walrus is a multi-award-winning hostel above a bar, with staff who are famous for their genuine friendliness and humour. It has a fantastic location only a short 10 minutes' walk from Big Ben and the House of Parliament and all-inclusive hostel prices. It consistently ranks among the top 5 hostels in London. The bar is a crossroads of local and international guests with a laid back atmosphere, a quirky cocktail menu and real ales on tap.
Cantref Bunkhouses are in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons just outside the pretty market town of Brecon. Ideal for groups of walkers, cyclists, climbers, canoeists, schools, clubs and families wanting to spend some quality time together. The 2 top quality bunkhouses provide self-catering or catered accommodation in private rooms with views overlooking the Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains.
Situated in the town of Callander at the start of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, Callander Hostel is a great location for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts alike. With outstanding views over Ben Ledi this Visit Scotland 5* Hostel has comfortable beds, en suite rooms and a fully equipped self-catering kitchen. Everything you need for the perfect retreat. On the Rob Roy Way, Heart200 and NCR 7.
From rustic country hostels to chic city-centre boutiques, here are some of the best newly opened hostels around the UK. Some are set to start welcoming guests this year, so check the opening dates before you get too excited.
Travelling on a budget or exploring the wilder areas of the UK’s National Parks, hostels and bunkhouses are popular ways of seeing the UK on a budget.
