Armagh City Youth Hostel 45 Abbey St, Armagh BT61 7DY, UK

In June 2013, newly renovated Armagh City Youth Hostel became an affiliated hostel to Hostelling International NI. It is located in the heart of the Armagh City, offering high quality accommodation with 56 beds. Conveniently located in Armagh City Centre, adjacent to Saint Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral, the hostel provides the ideal location to explore the Ancient Cathedral City of Armagh.

This affiliated Youth Hostel offers a range of multi-share and private rooms, all with showering facilities. The Youth Hostel has a spacious common area, as well as a self-catering kitchen which guests can make use of during their stay.

Parking

• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park is at the front of the venue.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
• Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
• The patron does not have to cross a road.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Armagh.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Portadown.

Reception

• The reception desk is 4m (4yd 14in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium in height.
• The desk does not have a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

Room

• There are 18 rooms in total.
• There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
• There are 17 standard rooms on other floors.
• There are accessible ensuite facilities.
• There is / are 1 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
• There is / are 0 adjoining room(s) available for carers.
• The room number or room name viewed was Room 1.
• The width of the door is 88cm (2ft).
• The height of the bed is 55cm (21in).
• The measurement between the bed base and floor is 29cm (11in).
• Light switches are within 120cm from floor level.
• There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
• No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
• An adjoining room is not available.
• Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with guests in accessible rooms.

Accessible Ensuite

• The width of the door to the ensuite is 86cm (2ft).
• The door opens outwards.
• The door is heavy.
• The door is locked by a twist lock.
• The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 170cm x 210cm (5ft x 6ft).
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
• The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is not a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted grab rails are available.
• As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
• The toilet seat is 46cm (18in) above floor level.
• There is a toilet roll holder.
• The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
• There is a sink.
• The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 76cm (2ft).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is not a mixer tap for the sink.
• There is a functional emergency alarm in the ensuite.
• Disposal facilities are available.
• There are mirrors.
• Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.

Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
• The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
• There is Braille, tactile, and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
• The accessible toilet is 6m (6yd 22in) from the platform lift.
• The accessible toilet is located on the lower ground foor.
• There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• This is by lift.