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Elterwater
In the Lake District village of Elterwater, the independent Elterwater Hostel offers dormitories and private rooms, with a communal lounge and dining area. Nestled in Langdale Valley, this hostel also boasts free WiFi, home-cooked food, cycle storage and is also just 2 minutes’ walk from the local pub. Quiet place outside the village and close to the nature, clean, well run, good location for hiking trips, bus stop nearby.
Penrith
Wayfarers Independent Hostel has private twin rooms with en suite facilities, as well as dormitories with bunk beds. All have lockers, bedside lights and bedding provided, with towels available for hire. It's a great place perfect for cyclists doing the C2C ride - even a drying room for clothes.
Keswick
Surrounded by lovely greenery in the heart of vibrant Keswick centre, YHA Keswick is just a 10-minute walk from Lake Derwentwater. It features a restaurant and self-catering kitchen.
Wi-Fi access is available, along with luggage storage. The majority of rooms contain bunk beds.
we upgrade our stay to 4 beds ensure room, nice and clean, listen to the sound of river running at the balcony, is our best memory of lake district
Hawkshead
The Beatrix Potter Gallery is located in nearby Hawkshead, and Lake Windermere is only a 10-minute drive from YHA Hawkshead. The lush greenery of Grizedale Forest is just outside the hostel, home to excellent mountain biking trails and a Go Ape! treetop adventure course. Breakfast was great, plenty of choice. Pod was excellent and our trip was only let down by the lack of stuff we brought. Next time we will be better prepared and it'll be perfect
Ambleside
Some bedrooms have views across both the lake and the Langdale Pikes. This hostel offers private rooms with en-suite or allocated shared bathrooms..
Ambleside village is a 10-minute walk from the YHA hostel. It has a selection of quaint tea rooms, artisan shops and country pubs.
The staff were caring and helpful in an agreeable and sincere manner. The location is magnificent, situated at the forefront of Lake Windermere. I had a beautiful view of the lake from my dorm room window. The Waterhead Bus Stop is just a 3-minute walk away. Despite not being located on the main high street in Ambleside, this distance adds to its tranquility."
Keswick
Located in the market town of Keswick in the heart of the Lake District National Park, Denton House Hostel is just a 5-minute stroll from Keswick Leisure Centre. With free WiFi and free parking, Keswick Museum and Art Gallery and Cumberland Pencil Museum are also less than a mile away. The location was beautiful! It was across the street from the Greta River and right beside the old rail line that is now a walk/run/bike trail. It is a 5-10 minute walk into the centre of town and just over 10 minutes to Derwent Lake. My bed was in the annex with the main building with all the kitchen/dining area/common room in the neighbour building about 5 metres away. I loved everything!
Thirlmere
Located in Thirlmere, Fisher-gill Camping Barn offers free onsite parking and a terrace. Set within the Lake District National Park, the hostel is at the foot of the Helvellyn Mountains and just 5 miles from Keswick. Charming barn converted to a bunk house. Bed was comfy and and the location is great for walking. Facilities have everything you need to rest and prep for a days walking including a well equipped kitchen for storing and preparing food.
Glenridding
Situated in the Cumbrian countryside, conveniently located to visit the Lake District, YHA Helvellyn has on-site free parking and a bar. The nearest village, Glenridding, is a 6-minute drive from the hostel. I emailed saying that we might be late for check in due to traffic. The manager replied promptly and tried to help me if the other YHA branch in Ambleside have an availability. However, there were no availabilities so we did our best to arrive on time. At exactly 10pm, we arrived on the post code but it was not the right place. There were some signal issues but in the end, the manager met us and directed us where to go and checked us in even after 10pm. For this, we are very grateful. 😊
Threlkeld
Nestled in the Cumbrian countryside in the Lake District National Park, The White Horse Inn and Bunkhouse offers dormitory rooms, free parking, free Wi-Fi in public areas and a pub restaurant.
Each dormitory room at The White Horse comes with a shared shower room and toilets. Bed linen (duvet, duvet cover, pillow case and bed sheet) are available at a surcharge and by prior arrangement and guests are advised to bring their own towels, as these are not provided.
Easy to get to! Location is one of the best.
Coniston
YHA Holly How offers dormitory-style accommodation in Coniston, a 10-minute drive from Hawkshead, Ambleside. It has a games room, a restaurant serving evening meals, and offers free parking on site.
Guests can go walking, cycling, and canoeing in the surrounding area, and there are mountains nearby. There are scenic trails for mountain biking, as well as opportunities for sailing.
The breakfast was good. The location is excellent. The staff was very helpful. The weather was amazing.
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Couples traveling in Lake District loved staying at Wayfarers Independent Hostel, Elterwater Hostel, and YHA Keswick.
Similarly, these hostels in Lake District were also highly rated by couples: YHA Eskdale, YHA Helvellyn, and YHA Hawkshead.
Fisher-gill Camping Barn, YHA Buttermere, and YHA Keswick have received great reviews from guests in Lake District about the views from these hostels
Guests staying in Lake District also loved the views from these hostels: YHA Windermere, YHA Ambleside, and Wayfarers Independent Hostel.
Wayfarers Independent Hostel, Elterwater Hostel, and YHA Keswick are some of the popular hostels in Lake District.
In addition to these hostels, YHA Hawkshead, YHA Ambleside, and YHA Helvellyn are also popular in Lake District.
Many families visiting Lake District loved staying at Wayfarers Independent Hostel, YHA Eskdale, and YHA Keswick.
Similarly, YHA Helvellyn, Elterwater Hostel, and YHA Coniston Holly How are also popular among families.
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Great location between Keswick and Windermere. There’s plenty of parking and the staff member I met was welcoming, friendly and helpful. I only stayed one night on a work trip, the lodge provided a warm and comfortable stopover. I didn’t book breakfast as I’m happy with a cup of tea first thing. Best thing was the big lovely white towels! My room was cheap and only had a velux window so no view unless you stood on the bed.
Great location, just off M6. 30 mins away from Windermere & other tourist locations. No frills, clean, cheap hotel with pets allowed.
A great location for an overnight stop on our journey to Scotland. The breakfast was excellent and the lady who served us was super helpful and didn't hesitate to make sure I could have a gluten free breakfast. The Inn is old and full of character and all staff we encountered were lovely. I would say it's an adequate place to for a cheap and cheerful overnight stay.
Absolutely amazing experience. Lovely place, good location, stunning self contained kitchen. Has outside and inside sitting area. Mixed dormitory beds are comfy. Very tidy place. And most important a lot of support from owners. Very much recommend Hostel 🙌 😊
Pros - Location was beautiful, quite cheap stay with working heating, hot showers and nice bunker beds.
Loved this hostel. Safe cycle storage with tools available for running repairs. Well decorated and finished room and the apartment had a well equipped kitchen. Friendly and helpful staff.
Great value for money. Our room was a really good size for a family of four with a double and bunk bed for our two boys the mattresses were comfortable. The whole hotel was spotlessly clean with a modern feel, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Great location for exploring the North lakes on a budget and only 12 minutes drive away from Keswick.
Great location with an easily-accessible Tesco and Co-op across the road and a short 7 min walk to the picturesque promenade. Spacious room. Very nice safe neighborhood.
Good location for mountain hiking and trip to Scafell Peak. Standard is ok for youth hostel.
great location, relatively cheap, friendly enough staff