Stableside Hostel at York Racecourse

Hotels
8.1 (2939 reviews)
Tadcaster Road York Stableside Hostel , York , GB

listing image 1
Show all photos
Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, welcoming and helpful staff
Excellent location in a pleasant setting with good transport links
Very clean showers and bathroom facilities
Good/excellent breakfast
Good value for money (reasonable pricing, dog supplement fair)
Free, secure parking
Dog-friendly
Cons:
Small or cramped rooms (especially family rooms)
Communal or non-functioning showers / lack of en-suite in some rooms
Noise from other guests and noisy extension
Limited in-room amenities (no shelf, awkward kettle placement, no kitchenette)
Occasional maintenance/cleaning issues reported

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Consistently praised: very clean showers/toilets and generally tidy rooms. A few reports of maintenance/cleaning issues (one mention of poor cleaning and some broken showers).
Service
9.2
Very positive across reviews: staff described as welcoming, charming, friendly and helpful, especially noted for being dog-friendly and accommodating families.
Location
9
Excellent location in a pleasant setting near the racecourse, good bus links to the centre and convenient parking; not right in the city centre but well placed for visitors.
Room Quality
6.8
Mixed to negative: many comments about small/cramped rooms, some noisy rooms/extension, basic accommodation and occasional maintenance issues (no shelf, awkward kettle placement, lack of en-suite for some).
Amenities
6.5
Mixed: positives include free secure parking and dog-friendly policies; negatives include communal shower/WC in some cases, limited in-room facilities and lack of kitchenette or easy tea/coffee access in some rooms.
Value for Money
9
Strongly positive: several reviewers noted very good/excellent value and reasonable dog supplements — good option for families and budget stays.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Mostly positive: breakfast frequently described as excellent/fantastic, with a small number of practical suggestions (buffet heating/serving improvements).
Overall Experience
7.3
Generally a positive family- and dog-friendly experience with excellent staff and location, but aggregated down by room size, noise in some areas and occasional amenity/maintenance issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 13:50

Property Description

Affordable Accommodation near York Racecourse

At Stableside at York Racecourse, experience a "proper" Yorkshire welcome and modern amenities. Convenient Location Guests can easily reach York city centre within 25 minutes by foot or a short bus/car ride. Pet-Friendly and Outdoor Spaces Furry friends are welcome to explore the Knavesmire with direct access and outdoor seating. Comfortable Stay Enjoy free Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs, and complimentary private parking. Don't miss our self-service breakfast buffet to start your day right. Book now for a delightful stay in York!

Important information:

Please note, the property cannot check in guests on race days until 19:00.In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LBA

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 2939 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 9.2
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6.8
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 7.3
K
KATE • family_with_children • gb
9
Coming back, just for the exceptional value!
Pros:

Absolutely cracking value for money. Spotless shared facilities ( appreciated!!!)

Cons:

Ladder on bunk hurt to climb with just socks on! Parking was a little crowded by our evening return after dinner.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
A
Alma • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Staff were lovely.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • solo_traveller • gb
7
A really nice place to stay and great value
Pros:

The hotel was within walking distance of the city centre.A pleasant walk by Knavesmire park.
The room though basic was clean and cosy.
There were plenty of showers so there was no issue about sharing.

Cons:

The corridor doors could be noisy at night if not carefully closed

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
D
Davies • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
A
Albrecht • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Super Frühstück, sehr sauber.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
E
Ewelina • extended_group • pl
8
Super lokalizacja, czysto, miła obsługa, polecam
Pros:

Blisko do miasta York

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
D
Daria • couple • ru
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
C
Christine • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
G
Gao yiling • extended_group • cn
9
非常值得拥有的好住处
Pros:

地理位置优越，无自驾4路车直达各景点，离火车站也近，员安静卫生，员工热情帮助，非常值得拥有。

Cons:

最好能为客人准备一些针线，路上有破损到处找不到针线很麻烦。

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
L
Lily • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
M
M M 7 • solo_traveller • be
7
Pros:

Locatie

Cons:

Kamer was wel erg klein

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
M
Melanie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

It was a perfect setting when travelling with a dog. Would highly recommend it.
Such a lovely restaurant. Excellent breakfasts and they were so welcoming of Bella our retriever.

Cons:

I didnt like the idea of shared bathrooms but even this exceeded my expectations. Lovely clean bathrooms. Lots of privacy. Loved the bodywash and soap...I suppose this should come under the category of what we liked 😊

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
P
paul B • couple • gb
9
.
Pros:

.

Cons:

.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
M
Marius • couple • gb
7
Basic, easy accommodation for a good price in a good location with free parking. Good breakfast.
Pros:

Basic, easy accommodation for a good price. Good location set back from a main road into York, close to the racecourse where you can go for a walk or walk a dog and 15-20 minutes walk from the city centre. Easy check-in. Good breakfast, which included non-dairy milk options. Shared bathrooms kept very clean.

Cons:

Parking a bit awkward - wasn't really clear where was acceptable/reasonable to park when the edges of the yard filled up, and if some spaces would be blocking workers in the yard. Thin walls in rooms, so some noise (not enough to be a problem for us). Water pressure in showers (in annex block) was way too high, meaning that the shower head wouldn't stay in place and sprayed water everywhere, and that the shower tray quickly filled near to overflowing even though there was no issue with the drainage. This overflow resulted in regular puddles of water on the bathroom floors. Would have been great to have some veggie sausages available at breakfast for those of us who don't eat meat. Overall, none of this was a big problem for us and we enjoyed our stay.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
C
Clare • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
R
rymer • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
V
vatinel • family_with_children • fr
10
Super adresse !
Pros:

Très bel endroit (anciennes écuries rénovées), spacieux, calme et avec un personnel charmant, très bien équipé et avec un très bon petit déjeuner. Excellent rapport qualité / prix.

Cons:

Un des lits sur les 3 n'était pas très confortable. Heureusement, nous n'étions que 2.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
D
Deborah • couple • gb
7
Cheap and comfortable stay in York
Pros:

Very much what you see is what you get. It’s very simple and basic but that’s obvious in the price. A bet in a warm, clean and dry room at a great price. Spitting distance of York parkrun!

Cons:

It was noisier than I’d like, but again you are getting what you pay for.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
I
Ian • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good value overall for York
Pros:

Lovely staff. Good breakfast. Great location. Decent value

Cons:

If you’re anywhere near 6 ft or more, you’re not going to fit in the bed. Paper thin walls. If you get a loud neighbour, then it’s a bit of a pain. We had some Pratt watching stand up and laughing like a nutter until 4am who kept everyone awake.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
S
Syringa • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Basic single accommodation at a reasonable price. Very well situated for my needs. Ideal if just looking for a place to sleep without any frills.

Cons:

Really needs to invest in soft close doors. Not all guests are considerate with closing doors quietly at night.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee