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Elterwater Hostel 3 stars

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. The property is around 20 km from Lake Windermere, 27 km from Derwentwater and 37 km from Muncaster Castle. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are available. so pretty ,layed back,excellent kitchen facilities and created a real community vibe

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9.2
Superb
171 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

YHA Eskdale 3 stars

Eskdale

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. Guests can make use of a bar. Beautiful building, in a stunning location. Very clean and organised.

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9
Superb
283 reviews

YHA Keswick 4 stars

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.

Wi-Fi access is available, along with luggage storage. The majority of rooms contain bunk beds. The location beside a river is great. Too bad it was winter n we have to close our door. Our river facing balcony would be great in the summer. Receptionist is friendly and the house keeper is quick to help us with adjusting our room thermostat.

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9
Superb
670 reviews
Price from
£30
per night

YHA Hawkshead 3 stars

Hawkshead

The Beatrix Potter Gallery is located in nearby Hawkshead, and Lake Windermere is only a 10-minute drive from YHA Hawkshead. The lush greenery of Grizedale Forest is just outside the hostel, home to excellent mountain biking trails and a Go Ape! treetop adventure course. We stayed in the tent and really enjoyed it

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8.1
Very good
1,030 reviews

YHA Ambleside 4 stars

Ambleside

Some bedrooms have views across both the lake and the Langdale Pikes. This hostel offers private rooms with en-suite or allocated shared bathrooms..

Ambleside village is a 10-minute walk from the YHA hostel. It has a selection of quaint tea rooms, artisan shops and country pubs. Everything… possibility to enjoy the lakes at its best And it is nice now with the white bedsheets!👏👏👏 It looks cleaner! Well done… Soon I’ll be back

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8.4
Very good
1,622 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

Denton House Hostel 4 stars

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. With free WiFi and free parking, Keswick Museum and Art Gallery and Cumberland Pencil Museum are also less than a mile away. The member of staff who I met, Christina, was absolutely lovely. I was absolutely soaked and freezing after a walk on the Skiddaw tops but she let me check in early, which was a real bonus. Thank you, Christina. Fantastic single showers and a wonderful location. Car parking is free, and the Wi-Fi is good in the areas where it reaches - this included my dorm, Walla Cragg. Only a five minute walk into Keswick

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8.3
Very good
779 reviews
Price from
£48
per night

Fisher-gill Camping Barn

Thirlmere

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 property is set 33 km from Askham Hall, 33 km from Lake Windermere and 17 km from Cat Bells. The property is non-smoking and is situated 27 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

The rooms in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. Guest rooms at Fisher-gill Camping Barn are equipped with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower. Beautiful location, driving there in the evening was lovely with it nestled in between the hills! Was expecting the basics because it's a barn, but had good shower, bathroom, kitchen that was VERY well equipped (microwave, fridge, cooking gear, kettle, plates, cutlery). You will need some coins for the shower but it lasts so long that you can probably let everyone in the barn shower with that pound! The host even put the fire on without us knowing to help dry our clothes/boots which was lovely. I saw a few previous reviews that said it was dirty on the floor.....i would like to make it clear that it is a BARN. The floor is dusty because people are walking around with their boots on, but everything else is spotless. It will be as clean as the people visiting allow it to be. Would definitely stay again, if you want a basic but lovely accommodation and if you're looking to walk all day and sleep in a warm bed at night for a cheap price it is perfect.

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8.1
Very good
150 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

YHA Helvellyn 2 stars

Glenridding

Situated in the Cumbrian countryside, conveniently located to visit the Lake District, YHA Helvellyn has on-site free parking and a bar. The nearest village, Glenridding, is a 6-minute drive from the hostel. I emailed saying that we might be late for check in due to traffic. The manager replied promptly and tried to help me if the other YHA branch in Ambleside have an availability. However, there were no availabilities so we did our best to arrive on time. At exactly 10pm, we arrived on the post code but it was not the right place. There were some signal issues but in the end, the manager met us and directed us where to go and checked us in even after 10pm. For this, we are very grateful. 😊

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8.5
Very good
456 reviews

The White Horse Inn Bunkhouse

Threlkeld

Situated in Threlkeld, 12 km from Derwentwater, The White Horse Inn Bunkhouse features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 23 km of Askham Hall. The property is non-smoking and is set 25 km from Buttermere.

World of Beatrix Potter is 40 km from the hostel, while Lake Windermere is 42 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 118 km away. Easy to get to! Location is one of the best.

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8.3
Very good
808 reviews
Price from
£45
per night

YHA Coniston Holly How 3 stars

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. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Guests can make use of a bar. Though a 5-8 minute walk into the centre of Coniston, the location is good! Draws under beds to lock precious items away (BYO lock). Warm, clean.

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8.4
Very good
378 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

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FAQs about hostels in Lake District

  • Many families visiting Lake District loved staying at YHA Eskdale, Fisher-gill Camping Barn and YHA Keswick.

    Similarly, YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe, YHA Borrowdale and YHA Buttermere are also popular among family travellers.

  • There are 16 hostels in Lake District you can book on Booking.com.

  • We make it quick and easy to book a hostel in Lake District. Here’s what we offer:

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  • The average price per night for a hostel in Lake District for this weekend is £79, based on current Booking.com prices.

  • Denton House Hostel, YHA Eskdale and YHA Windermere have received great reviews from guests in Lake District regarding the views from these hostels

    Guests staying in Lake District also spoke highly of the views from these hostels: YHA Helvellyn, YHA Buttermere and YHA Borrowdale.

  • Couples travelling in Lake District loved staying at Elterwater Hostel, YHA Keswick and YHA Langdale.

    Similarly, these hostels in Lake District are highly rated by couples: YHA Borrowdale, YHA Eskdale and YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe.

  • Elterwater Hostel, YHA Eskdale and YHA Keswick are some popular hostels in Lake District.

    In addition to these hostels, YHA Ambleside, YHA Hawkshead and YHA Buttermere are also popular in Lake District.

  • Most hostels on Booking.com offer free cancellation.

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