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The best hostels in Grasmere

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YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe, hotel in 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.

Amazing
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
409 reviews
Price from
£55
1 night, 2 adults
Elterwater Hostel, hotel in Elterwater

Situated 15 km from World of Beatrix Potter, Elterwater Hostel offers 3-star accommodation in Elterwater and has a garden, a terrace and a bar.

Excellent beds, showers, breakfast
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
171 reviews
Price from
£77
1 night, 2 adults
YHA Ambleside, hotel in 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.

Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
1,615 reviews
Price from
£55
1 night, 2 adults
YHA Langdale, hotel in Ambleside

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.

Great location for hikers!
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
311 reviews
Price from
£60
1 night, 2 adults
YHA Windermere, hotel in Troutbeck

Overlooking Lake Windermere, this YHA hostel is located in the picturesque village of Troutbeck, 2 miles from Windermere.

Breakfast good plenty to choose from
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
395 reviews
Price from
£55
1 night, 2 adults
YHA Keswick, hotel in 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.

The location, staff, breakfast and the balcony
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
668 reviews
Price from
£50
1 night, 2 adults
YHA Hawkshead, hotel in Hawkshead

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

The shower rooms and all the staffs I encountered are very efficient and helpful in their information.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
1,030 reviews
Price from
£50
1 night, 2 adults
Denton House Hostel, hotel in 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.

Really friendly staff. Clean bedding that smelt fresh. Very short walk to the centre.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
776 reviews
Price from
£96
1 night, 2 adults
YHA Buttermere, hotel in Buttermere

This Lakeland slate house is 0.5 miles above Buttermere village, and ideal for the famous Haystacks walk. YHA Buttermere has a bar/restaurant with views of the Red Pike and High Stile mountains.

The location of the hostel is amazing. The staffs were really helpful and friendly.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
307 reviews
Price from
£50
1 night, 2 adults
YHA Coniston Holly How, hotel in 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.

Cannot compete with YHA for excellent location and friendliest staff. Always know it's going to be a great stay and make good memories whilst having an epic adventure.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
378 reviews
Price from
£36
1 night, 2 adults
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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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  • Avg. price/night: £55
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 409 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.
    User 1212
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £55
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 409 reviews
    Great location lovely setting. Great weekend. The only thing was the beds were not very comfortable I’m sure I paid £220 for 2 nights I just expected the beds/mattresses to be a bit more comfortable that’s all just being honest but I suppose it’s a hostel and not a 5 star hotel. 👍
    Alexander
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £55
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 409 reviews
    Great location for walks and wildlife. The whole hostel including rooms and facilities were lovely and clean and the staff were all really nice and accommodating
    Kayleigh
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £55
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 409 reviews
    Lovely hostel in a great location
    Rosalie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £55
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 409 reviews
    Excellent hostel. Everything was extremely clean, common spaces (2 self-catering kitchens, lounge) were great. Plenty of shared toilets/showers. Beds and pillows are very comfortable. It was very quiet during my stay. The staff were very friendly and gave good tips for hiking paths. Great location. I cannot recommend it enough.
    Joana
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 257 reviews
    A very comfortable and welcoming place with friendly and open colleagues. Great to be able to stay somewhere with the dogs as well and to feel it was no trouble for the hotel. Also the same for my 12 year old- often with dogs and children always one of them will feel a problem when staying in a hotel which is why we usually self cater or youth hostel.
    Raine
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £55
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 409 reviews
    First time staying in a hostel with our 3 children. We had our own room which was very spacious, clean, warm and quiet. Kids thought it was great we were all in bunk beds. A bonus was to find we could order dinner on our first night which was very convenient after traveling all day. great value for money and a short walk into the village. I would absolutely stay in a YHA hostel again.
    Samantha
    Young couple