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YHA Helvellyn, hotel in Thirlmere

Located in the Cumbrian countryside, conveniently located to visit the Lake District, YHA Helvellyn has on-site free parking and a bar.

Perfect for Helvellyn Great drying room Very friendly staff
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
458 reviews
Price from
$66
1 night, 2 adults
Denton House Hostel, hotel in Thirlmere

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 Center.

Christina the host was amazingly friendly, welcoming and helpful. Great drying room, comfy beds. Good self catering facilities.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
844 reviews
Price from
$118
1 night, 2 adults
The White Horse Inn Bunkhouse, hotel in Thirlmere

Located in Threlkeld, 7.4 miles from Derwentwater, The White Horse Inn Bunkhouse has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

I recently stayed at the Whitehorse and had a wonderful experience. The food was exceptional, and the overall cleanliness of the place was impressive. The staff were friendly and attentive, making the stay even more pleasant. It’s a great spot to stop for the night and I highly recommend it.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
796 reviews
Price from
$47
1 night, 2 adults
YHA Buttermere, hotel in Thirlmere

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.

An extremely hardworking staff that was always busy addressing guest needs and facility operations. Lovely location which served as an excellent base for hiking in the Lake District. Small size of the facility made it feel uncrowded even though all rooms were occupied during our stay.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
311 reviews
Price from
$98
1 night, 2 adults
Lakes Boutique Hostel Apartment Windermere, hotel in Thirlmere

Located in Windermere and with World of Beatrix Potter reachable within 1.2 miles, Lakes Boutique Hostel Apartment Windermere has express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a terrace, free...

Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
8 reviews
Price from
$216
1 night, 2 adults
Fisher-gill Camping Barn, hotel in Thirlmere

Located in Thirlmere, Fisher-gill Camping Barn offers free onsite parking and a terrace.

It's a quiet little place. Deffo not the spot for getting drunk and partying. There's a nice cozy pub close by too
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
169 reviews
YHA Keswick, hotel in Thirlmere

Surrounded by lovely greenery in the heart of vibrant Keswick center, YHA Keswick is just a 10-minute walk from Lake Derwentwater. It features a restaurant and self-catering kitchen.

Great central location Good drying room! Social open cafe and bar area Check in at 3 (rather than 5 for most YHAs)
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
673 reviews
YHA Borrowdale, hotel in Thirlmere

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.

Food great. Staff knowledgeable and courteous. Great common areas.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
488 reviews
Elterwater Hostel, hotel in Thirlmere

In the Lake District village of Elterwater, the independent Elterwater Hostel offers dormitories and private rooms, with a communal lounge and dining area.

Great Property and facilities
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
168 reviews
YHA Ambleside, hotel in Thirlmere

The YHA Ambleside sits on the shores of Lake Windermere in the Lake District. It offers a range of budget accommodations and a café serving local food.

Beautiful location on the lake. Cosy bar with an incredible view. Good hostel. Friendly and helpful staff.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
1,606 reviews
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.
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Hostels that guests love in Thirlmere

  • Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 169 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
    Loren
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $118.02
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,669 reviews
    Great location for hiking trails nearby
    Chris
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $118.02
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,669 reviews
    Great location. Very clean. Staff friendly. Lovely breakfast. Would not hesitate to stay here again
    Jane
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 2,104 reviews
    Beautifully restored Inn. Loved the attention to detail. We had an excellent dinner at the restaurant and the breakfast was great as well. We also enjoyed the opportunity to have couple of pints of Guinness in the beer garden after a long day of hiking.
    Kathleen
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 2,104 reviews
    Great location, comfortable bedrooms and nice food and drink.
    Bernardo
    Travelers with friends
  • Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 2,104 reviews
    Great location
    richard
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 169 reviews
    Simple online booking process and warm welcome from Jean. Facilities were basic but not surprising for a Barn Hostel. Location was perfect too
    Peter
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $118.02
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,669 reviews
    Very clean and well maintained, great location with ample parking space, amazing views
    Ridani
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $118.02
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,669 reviews
    The room was very clean considering this is a pet friendly hotel. The cafe was convenient, good for drinks after a long hike. The Guinness cake was amazing ! Staff were lovely and very helpful, especially Anna. Great location, although you need a vehicle to access the nearby towns.
    Emily
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $118.02
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,669 reviews
    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.
    Lesley
    Solo traveler