YHA Edale Activity Centre

I am a huge fan of YHA hostels - this is a new one to me and I really enjoyed my stay. It's a short walk from the train station - about 1.5miles if you go cross country via the Nags Head pub (I recommend a visit there too to break the journey ;) then it's barely a mile). The Skyline trail is right alongside (after a sharp climb) and that was the reason for my visit - a run around the circular trail that surrounds the Hope Valley. I had a private room with a double bed and ensuite for a steal frankly and 3 nights there to enjoy. I used their evening meal service and breakfast - both really good. Eg a freshly cooked pie and trimmings one night and the largest portion of pasta I have ever been presented with on another. There's a bar and a lounge and as usual I found it easy to chat to other guests despite travelling alone because everyone has a love of the outdoors in common and had just come back from a day out in it! Facilities are basic of course - it's a yha after all but I slept like a log and the shower was hot and a proper blast - what else do you need?

£15 for the night! Everything you could possibly need. Nice to have a self catering kitchen for us budgeting hikers but still the option to splash out on something else for dinner and breakfast. Comfy beds. Great location.

The location was good, it's about a 30 minute walk into Edale through the countryside. Parking was a bit tight. |We stayed in Kinder cottage which was a separate building to the main one, and it has its own mini kitchen with kettle and fridge which was nice. You do have to walk up lots of steep steps to get to it from the main building and kitchen facility. |Our room had a few issues though - it was very dated and didn't look like the photos at all, all the plug sockets were behind one bed so the other 3 beds didn't have access, the bathroom light above the sink didn't work, there was no shower mat so the floor got quite wet, and most of the shower water came out of the tap rather than the head meaning not much pressure. |Also, the rooms didn't lock from the inside which was a safety concern.|All in all, it was ok for the weekend but not the best.

Location was great, lots of walking directly into Edale from the campsite. We staying Kinder Cottage which has its own mini kitchen and lounge and plenty of toilets and showers available. However the room was very old and dated and had a few issues. All the plug sockets were in one corner behind one bed, so the other 3 beds didn't have access. The light above the mirror in the bathroom didn't work, and there was no bath mat so the floor got very wet after a shower. All in all, it was ok for the weekend and for the price, but wasn't the best YHA we have stayed in.

The private dorm for 6 beds was exactly I was hoping to book and YHA Edale had it. Place was very clean and neat, Budget friendly option for hikers in Peak District.

Friendly staff, friendly customers. Nice big clean kitchen. Fantastic location for any outdoor activities. We had a 4 share private dorm. The room was clean and all the lights and charging points worked well.

First time staying in a hostel and it felt like a bit of an adventure. Was there for a couple of nights with friends to see Mam Tor at sunrise. Our room was clean and airy. We were lucky enough to have an en-suite which was a nice surprise. Henry greeted us on arrival and couldn’t do enough for us. Getting maps out, photocopying walks, supplying us with milk. No question was too much. We found everywhere really relaxing even though it was busy. I would definitely recommend to friends who want to explore the area and being in the middle of the hills was great. ||Thank you for being part of a memorable weekend in the peaks.

My bedroom door didn't lock from the inside. I think this needs to be addressed by management as soon as possible. Guests should be able to lock themselves in at night. Otherwise, I had a good stay and staff was very friendly.