The 10 best Hostels hotel in Cumbria, United Kingdom

April 24, 2023 Kandra Bartel

Discover the best Hostels hotel in Cumbria, England including YHA Borrowdale, YHA Ambleside, YHA Keswick, YHA Windermere, YHA Wasdale Hall, YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe, YHA Helvellyn, YHA Hawkshead, YHA Buttermere, YHA Patterdale.
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1. YHA Borrowdale

Longthwaite, Keswick CA12 5XE England
Excellent
71%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 568 reviews

YHA Borrowdale

Great YHA , perfect location

Reviewed By ElizabethH644

Staff are really friendly and very helpful. The facilities are amazing, very clean and food is great. We stayed in a land pod with our dog and it was sooo comfortable and they provide you with wood for the fire pit free of charge.

2. YHA Ambleside

Waterhead, Ambleside LA22 0EU England
Excellent
64%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1003 reviews

YHA Ambleside

YHA Ambleside is located right on the shore of Lake Windermere, with fantastic views across the Lake to the Langdale hills and mountains.An ideal location to explore the Lakes with Lakeside Restaurant and Bar on site and activities bookable from reception. Offering family rooms and traditional dorm accommodation. Please be aware that parking on site is very limited but staff can point you to nearby alternatives.

Lakeside views

Reviewed By treeguy2007

Amazing location right on the waterfront with fantastic scenery. Plenty to do on the water. We brought our own kayaks and canoe but there is a facility that hires on the doorstep or you can private hire a motorised boat or view the lakes on several ferries a stones throw away.

3. YHA Keswick

Station Road, Keswick CA12 5LH England
Excellent
63%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 506 reviews

YHA Keswick

Weekend in Keswick

Reviewed By LauraI2747HZ

Amazing weekend at Keswick YHA for the Keswick Beer Festival. The staff were extremely helpful, the location was ideal (room over looking the beautiful river!), the bar was spot on and the room was perfect. The toilet and shower facilities were immaculate. No complaints and all, and would completely recommend.

4. YHA Windermere

Bridge Lane Troutbeck, Windermere LA23 1LA England
Excellent
63%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 346 reviews

YHA Windermere

Enjoy panoramic views of the lake and mountains from one of the most spectacularly situated YHAs in England. Overlooking England’s largest natural lake, YHA Windermere offers the chance to stay in an idyllic countryside setting only 2miles from Windermere and its many attractions. An ideal base for anyone wanting to escape the crowds and perfect for activity breaks and family holidays – children love the large wooded grounds with trails and wildlife. Relax with a drink on the terrace and enjoy good quality food from our newly refurbished restaurant and bar. We're now home to some colourful new tipis and bell tents too, so you can wake up overlooking the fells!

Easy going hostel in a beautiful location!

Reviewed By TomasGwynbleidd

We stayed for 3 nights with our dog in the camping area of this hostel, using the facilities to self-cater and co-work during the day, exploring in the evenings. The staff were friendly, the area is very beautiful with a great view over Windermere lake and the WiFi is good enough for remote working (though it dropped a few times over the day). Would happily stay again!

5. YHA Wasdale Hall

Wasdale Hall Wasdale Hall, Nether Wasdale CA20 1ET England
Excellent
83%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 239 reviews

YHA Wasdale Hall

YHA Wasdale Hall (formerly known as YHA Wastwater) is a stunning half-timbered National Trust-owned house dating from 1829 and still retains many original features. Enjoy beautiful scenery from the grounds, which extend to the shores of Lake Wastwater, England's deepest lake. Within easy reach of England's highest mountain, walkers will be busy here. After a hectic day enjoy a delicious meal in our wood paneled restaurant with stunning views of the lake. All meals are home-cooked using fresh produce in the Wasdale Hall kitchens and served to your table. A range of local Cumbrian ales, fine wines, spirits and soft drinks are also available to accompany your meal.

Excellent!

Reviewed By Danielle L

We had an excellent stay, perfectly located for Scafell Pike. The hostel building and location by the lake are beautiful. Staff were awesome, food great and place was spotless. Would definitely stay there again, thanks for your warm hospitality gents! ?

6. YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe

Butharlyp How Easedale Road, Grasmere LA22 9QG England
Excellent
58%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 442 reviews

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe

Set within the beautiful Lakeland village of Grasmere, this Victorian mansion features fabulous views of the surrounding fells and valleys. Guests can enjoy the restaurant and relaxing TV lounge. Dove Cottage, the home of William Wordsworth, is just 15 minutes’ walk away from YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe. The shores of Grasmere Lake are just 15 minutes away on foot and the surrounding fells contain numerous scenic walking trails. Grasmere village is just a 10-minute walk away. Home-cooked meals are available in YHA Grasmere’s restaurant, while guests can also cook within the self-catering kitchen and make use of the dining room. There is also a cafe on-site and a small shop for guests. The majority of rooms at YHA Grasmere’s contain bunk beds. Guests are able to relax in spacious, lovely grounds, whilst there is also a games room and Wi-Fi access.

Great spot for walks

Reviewed By katiebJ4798KK

We stayed 4 nights over the May half term and had a lovely time. A great location for walks from Grasmere and a short drive to Keswick and Ambleside for some bigger hikes. We stayed in a private room with shared bathroom in the Howe Lodge. Facilities were always clean, rooms are basic but clean and warm, kitchen was large with plenty of seating for groups and families

7. YHA Helvellyn

Greenside, Glenridding CA11 0QR England
Excellent
57%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 233 reviews

YHA Helvellyn

YHA Helvellyn is a traditional hostel in a unique location - 963ft up the third highest mountain in England, in the most beautiful national park in the UK! It is an ideal base for starting your adventure and the perfect place for peace, quiet and easy access to scenic landscapes for walking holidays, activity breaks and school trips. The hostel is good for mountaineers and walkers with the Helvellyn range literally on the doorstep. Mountain bikers will also be entertained with the longest downhill ride in the country from summit of the mountain! In the winter months there is a ski slope with a drag lift 40 minutes walk (or ski) away from the hostel and we are the closest accommodation to some of England’s greatest snow and ice climbing. There is also plenty to do for those that wish to relax or have children with them, with plenty of low level and less strenuous walking starting right from the front door!

Amazing

Reviewed By Dutchdorien

We had a great time at Helvellyn youthhostel with very friendly, welcoming and knowledgable staff. The place is clean, tidy, and the spotless selfcatering kitchen had the basics we needed. There is choice of different areas to chill, and personally I loved the allowance of cafe users and selfcateters to mix. In some hostels this is seperate and I have always found this unnecessary, undignified and annoying. Helvellyn is a great base for walking, running, and in our case: excellent spots nearby for swimming and paddleboarding. Thank you for a fab break!

8. YHA Hawkshead

Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0QD England
Excellent
53%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 379 reviews

YHA Hawkshead

YHA Hawkshead is a regency mansion set in stunning grounds overlooking tranquil Esthwaite water. We are located one mile south of Hawkshead village, known as "the prettiest village in Lakeland".We offer private and family rooms as well as dormitory accommodation. Spread across two buildings, there is a lounge, games room, drying room and self- catering kitchen. We offer evening meals and breakfast, to be enjoyed in our spacious dining rooms overlooking the garden. Picnic lunches are also available for a day in the fells. We are fully licensed and offer a range of local beers, lagers, wines, spirits and soft drinks.We have a small shop, selling a range of gifts, souvineers, maps, guides, snacks and basic food provisions for those wishing to self- cater.Our helpful and friendly staff have a wealth of knowledge on the area and can assist you in planning your stay.

Beautiful location close to lots of other beauty spots

Reviewed By AnneGrovestock

Lots of great walks and beauty spots within a 20 minute drive but also some nice walks straight out of the door of the hostel. Self-catering kitchen was good, clean and bright. Staff were very helpful and smiley. Lots of parking on site. Although the hostel description said Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces I was able to get the WiFi in the dorm I stayed in. This is the first hostel I have stayed in that I want to stay at again.

9. YHA Buttermere

King George VI Memorial Hostel, Buttermere, Cockermouth CA13 9XA England
Excellent
66%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 206 reviews

YHA Buttermere

An escape from summer crowds for anyone wanting to explore this quieter corner of the Lake District on an activity break or cheap family break. YHA Buttermere is a lovely, rural retreat in an unrivalled location half a mile above Buttermere village. The hostel is perfect for walking holidays with lots of walks of all levels starting here – including the famous Haystacks. On your next family holiday in Cumbria, enjoy a fantastic meal in our restaurant, with superb views of Red Pike and High Stile. Local ales and wines are available.

Great facility as expected from YHA

Reviewed By LucyWalks

I was camping but had full use of all facilities in the hostel - drying room, toilets, showers, kitchen and lounge. The camper's shower was hot and powerful. The kitchen was well stocked but quite small for the number of guests. The lounge was cosy but lacking in power points. Lots of great walks around and lovely cafes in the village. Overall a wonderful stay

10. YHA Patterdale

Goldrill House, Patterdale CA11 0NW England
Excellent
58%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 268 reviews

YHA Patterdale

Built in the style of a Swiss chalet in 1971 our hostel is an iconic view from the road through the Ullswater Valley. Ideally located on the edge of Patterdale village it is a perfect base for all this beautiful valley has to offer.Situated close to famous mountains such as Helvellyn and High Street, 20-minutes walk from the Ullswater Steamers and Glenridding Sailing Centre, and less than 10-minutes drive from Aira Force waterfalls Patterdale Youth Hostel is perfect for all kinds of activities.

Perfect Weekend

Reviewed By LizziGreen

Friendly, welcoming staff. Comfortable beds. Large clean dorm rooms which were all close to bathrooms. Nice hot shower (sometimes took a while for the hot water to kick in). Incredible views from the room. The self-catering kitchen was well-equipped with multiple large fridges and a lot of space to store dry food. Stunning location, only a 20-30 minute walk from Glenridding. Close to a coupe of pubs. Perfect location to walk Helvellyn and many other walking routes. I ate one meal at the hostel, which was ok. The communal area was cosy and offered a lot of seating. Many books and board games to chose from.

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