Best Hostels By The Sea in the UK

The UK hostelling network includes many great hostels in lovely locations by the sea, from unique clifftop perches to more urbane venues in the centre of some of the country's biggest resorts. They are invariably the best budget choice if you want to holiday beside the sea, often with sea views and always with a mixture of dormitory accommodation and private en-suite rooms. Some of these are ideal for families looking for a budget seaside holiday; others are more like budget boutique hotels, and as such a very cool option for young single travellers looking for an affordable bed for the night.

The YHA and SHYA have snagged some of the country's best locations for a budget seaside holiday, though there are some great independent hostels by the beach too, from Cornwall to Scotland. These are amazing places for the money – self-catering accommodation, rooms with a sea view, handy access to a beach or coastal footpath, and facilities for walkers, cyclists and families. So never fear if you're on a budget, you can still enjoy the UK's greatest seaside scenery at all of these fabulous coastal hostels, from Boggle Hole to Ullapool and St Ives to Oban.