Hostels are typically a more budget-style of accommodation, ranging from small shared rooms to large dormitory style rooms. Delegates who purchase tickets with hostel accommodation as part of their registration will have their rooms allocated by YMCA175 checking in on Sunday 4 August, and checking out on Thursday 8 August. 

IMPORTANT: Due to the volume of accommodation requests, we are unable to book and allocate any additional nights for you outside of the guaranteed nights of Sunday 4, Monday 5, Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 August (checking out on the morning of Thursday 8 August). You must contact the hostel provider to enquire about additional nights and make payment directly. Note that your hostel may not have a booking directly under your name.

If you’re staying in YMCA175 hostel accommodation, it is also advisable to bring a:

• Padlock – this will be for your locker; however, most hostels have them available for you as well
• Towel – most hostels will have these available for you to hire for a small fee, but to avoid the cost, bring your own.

There are limited family rooms available for those coming with children. Shower facilities are available in all hostels with a small number of rooms having en-suite facilities. 

YMCA175 has booked hostels across central London, all within 20 to 60 minutes travel time to ExCeL London (with a travel ticket included within the ticket price). YMCA175 will endeavour to keep National Delegations together in hostels. Family rooms are limited to specific hostels and therefore may be separate from a National Delegation.

Delegates booking event only tickets will have the option to add on hotel rooms for the duration of their stay through the YMCA175 hotel portal. All the rooms are at 2 to 4 star hotels, within a 10 minute walking distance of the venue and range from single occupancy, to twin bed, double and family rooms. 

On average, hotel nights will be between £90 and £130 (depending on when delegates book, and subject to availability). You are able to add on additional nights stay for up to two days before and two days after YMCA175. 

Congrex Switzerland is the official partner for YMCA175 hotel accommodation. As the official hotel partner, Congrex Switzerland offers highly dedicated customer service and professional support for all your accommodation needs. They can offer great deals in a variety of hotels in the vicinity of ExCeL London. Early booking is highly recommended as rooms traditionally sell fast in prime locations.

Individual delegates can book their hotel room online directly at the dedicated portal.

Hotel group bookings cannot be made online as different terms and conditions apply. For further information, up to date availability and reservation, please contact Congrex directly at hotel.ymca@congrex.com.

For delegates wishing to make their own arrangements, information is available through accommodation search engines and also from the English Tourist Board at visitengland.com.

There are some camp sites within approximately 60-90 minutes travel of ExCeL London. These include (but not exclusively):

• South London Scout Centre
• Abbey Wood Caravan Club Site
• Lee Valley Camping.

Please note that the YMCA175 and the European Alliance of YMCAs (YMCA Europe) take no responsibility or liability for any person or group who choose to make their own arrangements.