A refurbished Sussex farmhouse, a 5-minute walk from Southease Railway Station, YHA South Downs is set in extensive grounds and has an on-site restaurant and colorful, modern bedrooms. Luggage storage and a laundry service are available to guests. Packed lunches can be made on request. Most of the rooms at YHA South Downs share bathroom facilities. Some are private and some feature an private bathroom. Surrounded by the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park, this YHA is only a 25-minute drive from Brighton. Just 8 minutes away on the train is Lewes, County Town of Sussex with a Norman castle and cobbled streets.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Elvira
United States United States
Very friendly Staff. Nice location with parking available.
Chb
Canada Canada
Great location for South Downs hikers. The restaurant is really good.
Ainsley
Canada Canada
We stayed here twice, left a detailed review below!
Dayana
United Kingdom United Kingdom
comfy beds and duvets, great lounge/commom areas, good kitchen
Jennifer
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great place for walking the South downs, perfectly fit my needs, price was right, breakfast choice was great.
Kerry
United States United States
The staff was helpful and unfailingly cheerful. The location was perfect for my walk to Lewes, along the Ouse.
Sienna
United States United States
Everything was super clean, staff was friendly, really enjoyed the meals I ate (both breakfast and the full dinner).
Siva
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Better than what I expected given the low price. It has everything that is needed
Austin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
All community facilities were neatly kept and it was very family friendly.
Kwasniak
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Friendly staff and location. Definitely if I'm in the area in the future I'll choose this place to stay.

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Courtyard Cafe
  • Cuisine
    American • British • Italian • Pizza
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of YHA South Downs

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

House rules

YHA South Downs takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hosteling International as part of this booking.

Please note that this property does not accept group bookings for 16 people or more.

Stays exceeding 14 consecutive nights at this property will not be allowed.

Please note that all adult guests need to provide a valid ID with matching name and address at check-in.

Towels are not included in the rate. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge or bring their own.

Please contact the property to confirm the availability of accessible rooms before booking.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform YHA South Downs of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about YHA South Downs