YHA England and Wales Cashback Offers & Black Friday Discounts

YHA England and Wales youth hostels have received millions of pounds in investment in recent years to ensure they can be enjoyed by future generations.

While you will find bunk beds in shared dorms if you like a communal and friendly environment, there are other room types available, including private rooms, cabins and even tipis which offer privacy and a space of your own.

Whether you are looking for an en-suite double, a private room which can sleep up to eight, a heated bell tent or a camping pod, there is plenty of choice at YHA hostels. Their food and drink offering is also varied, whether it is a breakfast, a packed lunch or evening meal they are preparing.

They cater for all tastes and dietary requirements, while many hostels include a licensed bar, cafe and restaurant. If you want to cook for yourself, they also have self-catering kitchens in almost all hostels. They accommodate guests of all ages, allowing people to mix and spend time with others they might not ordinarily socialise with.

The YHA website is also packed with travel tips and inspiration, which will help you learn more about what a YHA break could mean for you.

Whether you are planning an adventure in the country, a city location, in a traditional English town or coastal resort ideal for families, you can be sure YHA offers something for you. With properties throughout England and Wales, you can browse area guides for locations such as London, the Lake District, Liverpool, Cornwall and Yorkshire.

Read up on the best activity trips available or take a look at their most popular breaks, while their blog is full or articles on everything from hostel-to-hostel walking tours and dog-friendly accommodation to the best places to go and see stunning sunsets. They also offer British Triathlon, cycling, running, walking, climbing and watersports activity breaks. Don't forget when making a booking to check out our cashback deals and YHA discount codes, if available.

Join YHA and you will be able to enjoy a range of benefits, including YHA discounts on stays and money off big-name brand partners, while you will be supporting an organisation which is dedicated to creating activities and experiences for young people with challenging lives.

With YHA membership, you will be able to get up to £3 per night on a hostel booking when you book online at yha.org.uk, as well as £30 off YHA Exclusive Hire bookings. Your membership will be supporting the great work YHA does, while you will be the first to hear about YHA discounts and special offers.

Read membership FAQs if you want more information, while you will also automatically become a member of Hostelling International (HI), which will allow you to stay in HI hostels worldwide if you are planning on travelling in Australia, Thailand, the Middle East or the USA.

The very first youth hostel was opened in Germany in 1909 and, following a trip there 20 years later, a small group of pioneers opened the first in Britain.

The national organisation was established a year later and, by Easter 1931, there were 11 hostels. The fact YHA offered affordable accommodation was an antidote to the poor air quality, cramped housing and harsh inner city life at the time. It provided the working class with opportunities to spend time in the fresh air and open countryside.

The number of YHA members doubled during the Second World War, while it went through significant changes in the 1980s as the needs of the modern day traveller began to alter. They introduced smaller, private rooms and improved facilities, while they adopted a professional management structure.

While they have changed with the times, they have always stayed true to their core mission and values, which is to inspire all, especially children, to broaden their horizons and help them gain knowledge and independence through new experiences, adventures and discoveries.