YHA Truleigh Hill

I’m at the truly amazing and beautiful Truleigh Hill YHA. Such a wonderful, peaceful place to visit and stay. Set in the rolling hills of the South Downs with spectacular views of the sea, it has a lovely cafe and various accommodation. A must stop and/or stay for walkers and hikers.

We stayed in the Safari Tent, which was spacious, clean, and very comfortable. The staff were friendly, and the facilities were well-maintained. The outdoor shower shacks had tons of instant hot water too. Truleigh Hill is set right on top of the South Downs with vistas across the South Coast. It is a truly magnificent spot.

I received the perfect warm friendly welcome. Worker couldn’t do enough to help with any questions. My room was clean and comfy and a bargain price, and I got to chat with some really interesting people in the comfy lounge with the most impressive view. The self catering kitchen was really clean and well equipped. I loved it and highly recommend a stay here.

We shelled out £98.90 for a double dose, you see – two souls, a room, shared bog, and loo, plus a pair of English brekkies. Sharp as a tack, we penned our brekkie desires at the crack of 7:30am. But blast it all, one of our morning feasts was tardy, not gracing our table until a shocking 8am, and the rascally staff had the audacity to inform us they'd run dry on veggie sausages. I, in my ire, declared I'd forgo the veggie banger, only to be served at an infuriating 8:02am, sans the elusive veggie sausage. The dining quarters were as desolate as a ghost town, and to add insult to injury, those behind me in the breakfast queue merrily devoured their victuals before we did. I demand a reckoning from this hostel's high and mighty! We shan't breathe a word of praise for this establishment. To fellow travellers embarking upon the South Downs Way, steer clear of this den of inequity at all costs. The self-catering scullery is an abomination, cobwebs draping the ceiling like garlands of disgrace, and the common area, a haven of filth and squalor.

This place is wonderful. Its set in the beautiful South Downs, great for hikers and cyclists. We were visiting Brighton but wanted somewhere quiet & calm to sleep. The staff are friendly, and it was very clean. Great facilities, lots of games & the food is excellent. I personally love chatting to new people & we met a wonderful mix of characters here but it's also easy to keep to yourself if you wish

Hostels have come a long way! The dorm beds were so comfortable and clean and there was lots of communal space if you felt sociable. Brilliant place to stay on a South Downs Way hike with lovely walks all around.