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Denton House Hostel

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.

L
Laura
From
Belgium
Very warm welcome, excellent facilities (spacious sitting area, well equipped kitchen, enough toilets and showers), early check-in time, close to walking trail. Definitely recommend staying here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 620 reviews
Price from
US$125.74
1 night, 2 adults

Elterwater Hostel

Elterwater

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....

D
Dave
From
United Kingdom
Excellent beds, showers, breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews
Price from
US$94.30
1 night, 2 adults

The White Horse Inn Bunkhouse

Threlkeld

Situated in Threlkeld, 12 km from Derwentwater Lake, The White Horse Inn Bunkhouse features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

L
Laura
From
Ireland
Heartfelt Thanks for Exceptional Service at The Bunkhouse To the Management of The Bunkhouse, I am writing to express my sincerest gratitude for the outstanding assistance my two young sons, helena and I, received upon our arrival at The Bunkhouse on the 6th of june 2025 at approximately 12 midnight. Travelling from County Cork, Ireland. I didn't check times to see that reception would be closed at 1030pm.. . However, the situation was swiftly and graciously remedied by two exceptional members of your team. A kitchen staff member, whose name I unfortunately did not catch, went above and beyond to contact Aaron, who promptly came down to assist us. From the moment I met these two young lads, I felt an immediate sense of comfort and reassurance. Their professionalism, kindness, and willingness to help, even in the late hours, truly made a significant difference to our journey. We subsequently enjoyed an absolutely brilliant night's sleep on the lovely beds. My sons particularly cherished the country setting, enjoying a delightful hill walk and interacting with the sheep. These experiences created lasting positive memories for them. We will undoubtedly be returning to The Bunkhouse with my children. Please extend my deepest appreciation to Aaron and the kitchen staff member for their exceptional service. Their dedication and personal touch transformed what could have been a challenging start into a remarkably pleasant and memorable trip. Sincerely, Laura o sullivan
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 689 reviews
Price from
US$62.87
1 night, 2 adults

YHA Keswick

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.

L
Lucinda
From
France
Excellent location, facilities, friendly staff and good breakfast!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 688 reviews

YHA Wasdale Hall

Nether Wasdale

Set in Nether Wasdale, YHA Wasdale Hall is 1.3 km from Wasdale and offers various facilities, such as a garden, a shared lounge and a bar.

M
Min
From
Hong Kong
The location, the view, the building, the staff, the room feels so clean and so are the facilities!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews

YHA Ambleside

Ambleside

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.

R
Rowan
From
New Zealand
Everything about our stay was great! The staff were freindly and helpful. The location was perfect
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,486 reviews

YHA Coniston Holly How

Coniston

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.

Z
Zbynek
From
Czech Republic
The breakfast was good. The location is excellent. The staff was very helpful. The weather was amazing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 368 reviews

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe

Grasmere

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.

M
Marzena
From
Canada
The cleanliness of the place is remarkable, the kitchen and kitchenette, bathrooms and showers, the reading and dining area and finally the room. Fresh white sheets and comfy mattress. Super friendly staff! There is a free of charge washer and dryer in the drying room in the basement. Amazing!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews

YHA Borrowdale

Rosthwaite

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.

Д
Даниил
From
Russia
Everything is great, location is stunning, room is nice, people are very nice, breakfast is decent. It is nice to sit in the hall, drink tea or beer and plan your day. Kitchen is alright, the hostel has labeled food boxes, fridges, sharp knives, stoves (which are a bit hard to use for stupid people like myself).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 338 reviews

YHA Ennerdale

Buttermere

Set within 26 km of Buttermere, YHA Ennerdale in Buttermere features a number of amenities including a garden, a shared lounge and a bar.

J
Joseph
From
United Kingdom
I loved how relaxing and peaceful the hostel is. Fabulous views and scenery and lots of birds. The sound of the river and non-existent light polution made for a perfect getaway. Friendly staff and a bargain meal & dessert.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews
Great location for helvellyn and the lakes, bus stop right outside that can get you to most places if you don’t have a car
Guest review by
Loren
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews
very cheap independent hostel in a beautiful large house in a beautiful quiet location, a wonderful retreat and for roaming the lakes. incredibly cheap.
Guest review by
keyna
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$65.49
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 338 reviews
Best budget hostel you could get. The location is amazing surrounded by mountains with a stream running in front. They've in house restaurant serving great food. Room size is decent.
Guest review by
Tejaswi
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$39.29
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews
Great location, free parking, well equipped kitchen *if a bit small for the amount of rooms* Staff super friendly. Would stay again but only short stays because you don't really sleep in a hostel. Met some strangers and still had a ball.
Guest review by
User 1212
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$65.49
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 688 reviews
Great location, friendly staff, nice and warm during a very cold spell. Lovely bar/cafe. It's a youth hostel, so hardly luxurious accommodation, but it was clean and comfortable and exceeded my expectations. I loved the sound of the river flowing by.
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Jonathan
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$45.84
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,486 reviews
Great location and hostel facilities
Guest review by
Lorna
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 620 reviews
Hostel met our expectations. Wasn't totally blown away by the quality, but it was budget for the area so can't complain too much. Most importantly beds were comfy and the kitchen was well equipped.
Guest review by
Mairi
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$51.08
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 689 reviews
It's a cheap stay but it feels anything like that; the beds are comfortable, the staff are very nice and helpful, the view is amazing, and the pub serves really good food.
Guest review by
Wim
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 368 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.
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Jess
Family with young children