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.

Copt Oak Youth Hostel This Hostel closed down in 2002 and is now a private residence. There are now no YHA (i.e. Hostelling International) youth hostels in the Leicester area, although there plans to open one somewhere in the National Forest area soon.
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 0116 299 8888 (or fax 0116 2254050). 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.