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8.9
Fabulous
36 Total Reviews
Wonderful Location
Superb Staff
Excellent Cleanliness

Property Description

YHA South Downs is a refurbished Sussex farmhouse and barn buildings in an enviable location right on the South Downs Way, just a short stroll along a country lane from Southease Railway station.

Surrounded by the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park, the site stands in extensive grounds, ideal for exploring by experienced or budding naturalists – or just a place to relax and unwind. It’s a great base for cheap family breaks close to traditional Sussex towns such as Lewes or Newhaven, which also has ferry connections with continental Europe. The culture of Brighton is also not far away and the great outdoors of the South Downs National Park is right on your doorstep.

Please note:
Check-in from 17:00-22:00
Check- out by 10:00
Cancellation policy is 1 day in advance
We accept payment by cash & credit card

We have one accessible bedroom on the ground floor of The Barn with accessible en-suite bathroom.

We also have:
Step-free access into hostel
Accessible reception desk
Portable induction loop
Ground floor bedrooms
En-suite rooms


We do not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England & Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.

PLEASE NOTE: Wi-Fi is currently unavailable - Please contact the hostel directly to check prior to booking if YHA is a requirement.

Reviews & Ratings

8.9
Fabulous
36 Total Reviews
  • Security
    10
  • Location
    8
  • Staff
    10
  • Atmosphere
    10
  • Cleanliness
    8
  • Value for Money
    8
  • Facilities
    8

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Latest Reviews

10
Superb
May 06, 2024
Really enjoyed our stay here
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Female, 41+
10
Superb
Nov 06, 2023
This was just the stop-off I needed while walking the South Downs Way. It was a weeknight in November, so the hostel wasn’t lively by any measure, but I had a very restful evening, snarfing up several vegan dishes with a few local beers in the cafe. I appreciate that there’s a heated room for drying out wet gear overnight! It would be very easy to take the train from the hostel in to Lewes if you were looking for a lively evening.
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Female, 41+
10
Superb
Aug 17, 2022
We loved our stay at South Downs YHA on our family biking holiday London - Paris. It was a little off route (London to Paris via Bike) but we are really pleased we made the short trip out of Newhaven and perfect location for our early crossing the following morning. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the food was really good. We were especially grateful for the drying room which meant that we could dry all our clothes and shoes after a very wet day of cycling.
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Mixed Group, 41+

Facilities

  • Free

    • Free Parking
    • Free WiFi
  • General

    • Bicycle Parking
    • Meeting Rooms
  • Services

    • Luggage Storage
  • Entertainment

    • Board Games
    • Wi-Fi
  • Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant
    • Bar
    • Meals Available
    • Vending Machines
    • Cafe
  • Accessibility

    • Wheelchair Friendly
    • Elevator
  • Wellness

    • Hot Showers
  • Outdoors

    • Outdoor Terrace
  • Social Areas

    • Common Room
  • Available for a Fee

    • Breakfast Not Included