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    Hostel The Boat Shed (Scarborough, United Kingdom)

    Hostel The Boat Shed (Scarborough, United Kingdom)

    About The Boat Shed

    Set across two adjacent properties, The Boat Shed offers hostel accommodation near the harbour in Scarborough’s Old Town. This hostel is family-run and guests can book a bed or the whole property. A single dorm that sleeps up to ten guests is housed in a former shipwrights warehouse. Guests can also stay in the main house where accommodation options include private rooms and an eight-bed bunk room. Free Wi-Fi and shared bathrooms feature in both properties. Each property has a TV lounge where guests can socialise. The hostel also features an outdoor patio space. Public parking is generally available nearby. There’s a communal kitchen where guests can prepare and enjoy food. Plus, there are BBQ grills available within the grounds of each property. The Boat Shed places guests within a two-minute walk of the beach and Luna Park, a ten-minute walk from Scarborough Castle, and within two miles of Scarborough Open Air Theatre.

    Top amenities

    • WiFi in lobby
    • Free WiFi

    Rating overview

    • LocationExcellent  9.0 / 10
    • RoomsNot rated yet
    • ServiceExcellent  9.0 / 10

    Positive Reviews

    positive:

    Clean and comfy accommodation

    Overall, guests have been impressed with the standard of the accommodation here. The dorms and private rooms appear to be kept to a high standard and are clean with comfortable beds. Guests have appreciated the privacy curtains and ample power sockets. Problems with the Wi-Fi are rare.

    positive:

    Friendly service from hosts

    Mike and Paul have proven to be great hosts. Guests have felt welcome and at home here, often mentioning that the hosts are happy to offer information and advice about the local area. The hosts also offer lessons in surfing, power and kite surfing, paddle boarding, and kayaking.

    positive:

    Excellent location near beach

    The location of this hostel has been a hit with guests. Being able to walk to the beach in just a few minutes is an obvious highlight, although guests also note that the property is within easy reach of shopping and dining.


    Negative Reviews

    negative:

    No central heating available

    Guests report that there is no central heating available here and heating is provided via electric heaters. Guests are of the opinion that these heaters are insufficient over the winter months.

    negative:

    Hostel can be tricky to find

    A fair number of guests have mentioned that they found this Scarborough hostel rather difficult to find. It doesn't appear that there is much signage pointing the way to the hostel or even at the property itself.

    negative:

    Occasional issues with parking

    Reviews suggest that not all that many people turn up with a car. However, those that do occasionally encounter minor issues when trying to park. Problems are not significant but you may need to park a fair way from the hostel.


    All amenities

    Property amenities
    1. Terrace
    2. WiFi in public areas
    3. Free WiFi (public areas)
    4. Free WiFi
    Room amenities
    1. Openable windows
    2. Central heating
    3. WiFi
    4. Kitchen
    5. Free WiFi (rooms)

    Arrival / Departure

    1. Check in: 14:00
    2. Check out: 11:00

    Contact

    22a Quay Street,  YO11 1PL,  Scarborough,  United Kingdom
    Telephone: +44(788)9180925 | 

    Frequently Asked Questions about The Boat Shed

    • Is there a pool area at The Boat Shed?

      No, The Boat Shed doesn’t offer pool areas.

    • Are pets allowed at The Boat Shed?

      No, The Boat Shed doesn’t allow pets.

    • Is parking available at The Boat Shed?

      No, The Boat Shed doesn’t provide parking.

    • What time is check-in and check-out at The Boat Shed?

      Check-in at The Boat Shed is available from: . Check-out time is by .

    • Where is The Boat Shed located?

      The Boat Shed is located in 22a Quay Street, YO11 1PL, Scarborough, United Kingdom.

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