Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a hostel in Leicester?

There is no YHA hostel in the city of Leicester. If you are looking for hostel accommodation in the Leicester area, you should try one of the places shown below.

National Forest Youth Hostel 48 Bath Lane, Moira, Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 6BD Tel: 0845 371 9672 Fax: 0845 371 9673 E-Mail: nationalforest@yha.org.uk The nearest youth hostel to Leicester is National Forest YH, which opened in 2008. Situated 20 miles from the city, the hostel is well placed for visits to Conkers, Rosliston Forestry Centre and Snibston Discovery Park.
Leicester YMCA 7 East Street, Leicester LE1 6EY Tel: 0116 2556507 Fax: 0116 2556509 E-Mail: Info@leicester.ymca.org.uk Budget accommodation in the centre of Leicester, near to the railway station.

If none of the above have suitable places for you, contact the Leicester Tourist Information Centre on 0906 294 1113. They can tell you about hotel and bed-and-breakfast accommodation in Leicester and throughout the county, as well as local tourist attractions and events.