Portland YHA - Dorset Hostel
YHA Portland
Castle Rd
Hardy House
DT51AU Portland
Dorset
England & Wales
Tel.
+44 1305 861368
Fax.
+44 1305 861568
Customer Rating
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YHA Portland is a comfortable early Edwardian house on the Isle of Portland with spectacular views over the harbour and Lyme Bay. The island is part of the Jurassic Coast and is home to rare flora and fauna.
Come for a traditional seaside break or your share of the action. YHA Portland has spectacular views over Lyme Bay and Portland Harbour. Chesil Beach is nearby, while award-winning Weymouth Beach is best for paddling and swimming. The Isle of Portland is the gateway to an array of activities like climbing, sailing, diving, wind surfing, sea kayaking and more. For night life go to nearby Weymouth.
Hostel bed capacity
| Beds per room: |  |
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 1 | 4 | 28 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | Reception Open: 08.00 - 10.00 hrs 17.00 - 22.00 hrs Hostel Closes: 22.30 hrs |
| Opening times (over the year): | Available all year |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | No1 or X10 from Weymouth to Victoria Square, Portland. |
| Parking: | free |
| Sea port: | Weymouth from St Malo; Poole from Cherbourg |
| Location: | Nearest town Weymouth (5.5 miles) |
| Rail: | Weymouth then bus 1 or X10 to Portland (5.5 miles or 8.8km) Mega train from London Waterloo |
| Airport: | Exeter: Train; X53 bus to Weymouth; Bournemouth: Train, Car Hire or X53 bus to Weymouth; Bristol: Bus to Bristol Temple Meads, train to Weymouth - buy all inclusive ticket on web is cheaper |
Attractions
 | Museums/art galleries nearby | | Historical sites nearby |
| River/harbour/lake nearby | | Hiking area |
| Main attractions nearby | | Nightlife nearby |
| Horseriding at or near hostel | | Restaurants nearby |
| Shopping centre/market nearby | | Leisure facilities nearby |
| Beach at or near hostel | | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in YHA Portland |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | TV room |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Meals available |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Basic store available at or near the hostel |
 | Garden |  | Green Hostel |
 | Cycle store at Hostel |  | BBQ |
Customer Reviews YHA Portland
| 15 Aug 2012 Hayley, England & Wales | 100% | |
| Great location - just of the mainland of Weymouth - easy to get to by car and publice transport, also had the athletes village just across the road!! WOW! | ||
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