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The IOU Creation Centre Hostel
Hebden Bridge
The IOU Hostel offers contemporary, comfortable, and affordable accommodation in 14 ensuite rooms. Proudly Yorkshire’s only independent self-catering vegetarian hostel, set in the vibrant town of Hebden Bridge, close to the Pennine Way, with excellent transport links.
Surrounded by stunning woodland and gardens and a private wildflower meadow and terrace, the hostel provides an inspiring escape.
Choose from private ensuite rooms, including a wheelchair-accessible double room, budget-friendly dorm beds, or even exclusive hire of the entire hostel ideal for groups, conferences, retreats, schools, and community organisations.
A Hostel With A Difference
Managed by the arts charity IOU Creation Centre, the Hostel is more than just a place to stay. It’s a creative hub, offering an Artist in Residence programme, regular exhibitions, and opportunities to take part in workshops and retreats.
From solo travellers in dormitory beds to families or groups in spacious private rooms. We also offer a wheelchair-accessible double room on the ground floor.
Exclusive Hire
The IOU Hostel is also available for exclusive self-catering hire, perfect for special occasions, artist retreats, conferences, board away days, festivals, and more.
Our Facilities
The Hostel has everything for the perfect stay
Versatile Dining Space
A light-filled communal area, perfect for meals, working, relaxing or private events.
Free Wifi available throughout the Hostel
Snug & Cosy
Lounge
A peaceful retreat with woodland views, comfortable seating, and a wood-burning stove.
Vegetarian
Kitchen
We are proudly vegetarian and you will be able to cook with ease in our self-catering kitchen, stocked with everything you need to make breakfast or dinner.
Surrounded
by Nature
Enjoy our private sunlit terrace, wildflower meadow, and woodlands.
Explore trails from our doorstep including the Pennine Way Hebden Bridge Loop,
Accessible For All
Step-free access, accessible parking, and a wheelchair-accessible ensuite bedroom.
Onsite Wood Fired Sauna
Book a session in our onsite wood-fired sauna provided by Iglu Sauna and plunge pool, with breathtaking valley views.
Bike Storage
Road or Off Road -the Hostel also has bike storage (new bike lockers coming 2025) and bike washing facilities, plus a clothes drying room.
A Creative
Place
The Hostel is managed by IOU Creation Centre with an Artist in Residence, regular exhibitions & workshops.
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
Situated in the picturesque Calder Valley, with the River Calder and Rochdale Canal running through it, Hebden Bridge is surrounded by dramatic Pennine moors, wooded valleys, and a rich cultural heritage
Known for its welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, the town boasts a vibrant arts and LGBTQ+ community, a bustling calendar of festivals, independent shops, galleries, and cozy cafes. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, fell running, mountain biking, and canal-side strolls.
Whether you’re seeking cultural inspiration or outdoor adventure, Hebden Bridge has something for everyone.
Depth Writing Workshop
A unique opportunity to take part in a Depth Writing workshop with renowned Jungian-based writer and teacher Dr Rachel Newsome
The Spring Depth Writing workshops will focus on the season’s associations with blossoming, renewal and connecting to nature. They will be a chance to press pause on the busyness of life to explore new beginnings through attuning to the wisdom of nature.
Hebden Bridge Workshop
Sunday 9 March IOU Hostel Hebden Bridge 1.30 – 4.30pm
New Wildflower
Terrace
In September we unveiled our new outdoor wildflower terrace and meadow,created in collaboration with landscape designer and wildflower expert Jack Wallington.
The project has been thoughtfully designed with accessibility and well-being in mind, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the terrace.
New Bike Lockers
New Bike Lockers with a green roof coming Feb 2025
