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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No, The Boat Shed doesn’t offer pool areas.
No, The Boat Shed doesn’t allow pets.
No, The Boat Shed doesn’t provide parking.
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The Boat Shed is located in 22a Quay Street, YO11 1PL, Scarborough, United Kingdom.