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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Alston Hostel in Alston offers family rooms with carpeted floors. Shared bathrooms include showers. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Facilities and Services: Guests can enjoy a lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, picnic area, and bicycle parking. Free on-site private parking is provided. Breakfast Options: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Warm dishes and juice are served. Local Attractions: Newcastle International Airport is 69 km away. Nearby attractions include Askham Hall (38 km), Thirlwall Castle (24 km), Housesteads Roman Fort (33 km), Brougham Castle (34 km), and Whinfell Forest (36 km).

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lewis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Postal is in a great location for exploring the Area
  • Jonathan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean and breakfast was spot on, we booked in late after a long day riding the C2C and Matt was so helpful.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent modern hostel style accomodation. Great value.
  • Romy
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Goede locatie Alles was netjes en schoon. Heerlijke douche! Genoeg zit mogenlijkheden. Er was een optie voor het wassen van kleding en er was een speciaal apparaat aanwezig voor het drogen van schoenen.
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Right on the Pennine Way, excellent budget accommodation for walkers
  • Anonymous
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean. Friendly and helpful staff. Great location, close to amenities.

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House rules

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Check-in
From 17:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.