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Set in a stunning Regency mansion overlooking Esthwaite Water, YHA Hawkshead stands within beautiful grounds just a mile from Hawkshead village.

Long
Review score
8.1
Very good
1,033 reviews
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£60
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The YHA Ambleside sits on the shores of Lake Windermere in the Lake District. It offers a range of budget accommodation and a café serving local food.

Unlimited breakfast, amazing location (the best location for a hostel) and lovely staff. Just made my trip an unforgettable experience
Review score
8.4
Very good
1,593 reviews
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£55
1 night, 2 adults
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Set in a grand Victorian mansion, YHA Langdale is a National Trust property with leafy grounds, cosy log fires and a restaurant. The Lake District hostel is situated between Elterwater and Grasmere.

Remote but lots of walks on your doorstep...lovely waking up to birdsong and the owl at night....staff so lovely and breakfast 👌
Review score
8.3
Very good
317 reviews
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£75
1 night, 2 adults
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Located in Eskdale, 20 km from Muncaster Castle, YHA Eskdale provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen.

Friendly. Relaxed. Warm welcome.
Review score
9.0
Superb
285 reviews
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£50
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Set by a river, this Lakeland YHA in Borrowdale Valley has fine mountain views and an informal atmosphere. Enjoy family-friendly walks, laundry facilities and hot meals.

Staff were excellent especially Rosie who was kind enough to give us a lift to the hostel when she came across about 2 miles up the road from the hostel. Although we had booked a room for 2 people (2 bunks) we were give a room for 4 which had plenty of space for us. The basin in the room was a bonus. Excellent full english breakfast in the morning. Well equipped kitchen for self catering.
Review score
8.6
Fabulous
442 reviews
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£75
1 night, 2 adults
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Overlooking Lake Windermere, this YHA hostel is located in the picturesque village of Troutbeck, 2 miles from Windermere.

Great location and great staff.
Review score
8.5
Very good
395 reviews
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£65
1 night, 2 adults
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Situated in the Cumbrian countryside, conveniently located to visit the Lake District, YHA Helvellyn has on-site free parking and a bar.

Perfect location at the foot of helvellyn.. staff are friendly and welcoming… one of the nicest hostels I’ve ever been to. Facilities were great
Review score
8.5
Very good
464 reviews
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Located in Thirlmere, within 11 km of Derwentwater and 26 km of Buttermere, Fisher-gill Camping Barn provides accommodation with a terrace and as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

The location of the bunkhouse is good with a lot of hikes and walks available nearby and its well located for the Keswick - Ambleside bus route as well.
Review score
7.8
Good
139 reviews
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£54
1 night, 2 adults
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Set in Coniston, 15 km from Lake Windermere, YHA Coniston Holly How offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Everything was amazing, super helpful staff and lovely facilities. Only slight issue was not having plug sockets in the room
Review score
8.4
Very good
381 reviews
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Situated in Elterwater and with World of Beatrix Potter reachable within 15 km, Elterwater Hostel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen....

Lovely area. Very helpful.staff. Great clean hostel.
Review score
9.3
Superb
170 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • YHA Coniston Holly How

    Hostel in Coniston
    Avg. price/night: £50
    Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 381 reviews
    Better than what I expected as I have stayed in a hostel before and it very not as clean as this place and they were able to cater to our halal dietary when it came to our English breakfast.
    Guest review by
    Ferdousa
    Family with young children

  • The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

    Hostel in Coniston
    Avg. price/night: £159
    Review score
    8.3
    Very good · 1,927 reviews
    Great location right on lakeside
    Guest review by
    Kat
    Young couple

  • Quarryman's House Coniston

    Hostel in Coniston
    Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 1 review
    Great location in the centre of Coniston with parking place. A great base for many activities, walking and water sports on the doorstep with a good choice of pubs and local stores on hand. We even had the weather.
    Guest review by
    Duncan
    Solo traveller

  • The Crown Inn

    Hostel in Coniston
    Avg. price/night: £172.50
    Review score
    9.4
    Superb · 941 reviews
    Beautiful room, great location and friendly staff
    Guest review by
    Ben
    Young couple

  • The Yewdale Inn and Hotel Coniston Village

    Hostel in Coniston
    Avg. price/night: £158.46
    Review score
    7.7
    Good · 663 reviews
    Great location set right in the centre of Coniston . Room perfectly adequate for a couple of nights and cheap for what you get. Food downstairs was really nice, we had read some bad reviews but tbh we couldn't fault it, especially the breakfast which was great. Despite the odd annoying thing I'd stop there again, all part of it's charm, lol.
    Guest review by
    Scott
    Young couple

  • YHA Coniston Holly How

    Hostel in Coniston
    Avg. price/night: £50
    Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 381 reviews
    Best youth hostel I’ve ever stayed in. Loads of space, food was excellent, room was clean and facilities were great. Big group of kids in when we were there, but that’s to be expected! Kids were quiet at night, and staff were very friendly.
    Guest review by
    Dylan
    Young couple

  • YHA Coniston Holly How

    Hostel in Coniston
    Avg. price/night: £50
    Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 381 reviews
    The staff were friendly and helpful, explaining the necessary information for my stay. The meals were very good value for money as well as I was able to get a main meal and dessert for £15-£17 compared to eating in the village. The hostel is a short walk away from Coniston centre which is ideal if you plan to go for a drink with a group to one of the village's pubs. The location also makes it a cheap option for solo hikers doing the Old Man of Coniston or the other hiking trails around the area.
    Guest review by
    Elliott
    Solo traveller

  • YHA Coniston Holly How

    Hostel in Coniston
    Avg. price/night: £50
    Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 381 reviews
    It was my first time staying in a youth hostel and now I don’t think I will ever go back to staying in a hotel. The staff were friendly, the self catering kitchen was excellent, toilets and rooms so clean and the location was amazing. There was also a little games room what my daughter absolutely loved.
    Guest review by
    Jess
    Family with young children