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. YHA Keswick is set within a picturesque house on the banks of the River Greta. Keswick’s unique shops and restaurants are all within 15 minutes’ walk. Guests can rent a boat on Derwentwater, or enjoy a walk up Skiddaw Mountain, 10 minutes’ drive away. Guests can make use of the self-catering kitchen and dining room at YHA Keswick. A small shop is also available for guests. Wi-Fi access is available, along with luggage storage. The majority of rooms contain bunk beds.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Keswick, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
6.8
Low score for Keswick
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alexandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly staff - excellent location , very clean
  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent staff ,very friendly and welcoming. Great location . super accommodation.
  • Eric
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice location and friendly staff.The Breakfast was very good.
  • Glenda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    So spotlessly clean, well laid out, great facilities thoughtful provision. Great food and friendly caring staff. Comfy beds and beautifully laundered linen. The setting beside the river was also fabulous. Perfect for town, lake and walks on the...
  • S
    Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff are very welcoming and friendly, very clean and had everything I needed
  • Mateusz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    friendly staff and very good facilities all way round
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The balcony is great, kitchen is well stocked. Breakfast is the best of all the yhas in the lakes sorry ! Staff were kind as !
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Got a river view has has requested, thankyou. Clean room with comfortable bunk beds. Great bar and restaurant.
  • Antony
    Italy Italy
    yha by the river.Game of cricket opposite.Very close to town centre.Nice location and quiet
  • Vicky
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff where amazing always smiling and very helpful the place was value for money

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of YHA Keswick
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.
    Services
    • Luggage storage
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    YHA Keswick takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 22:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardJCBMaestroSoloCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    YHA cannot accept bookings for 16 people or more. Any such bookings will be cancelled by YHA.

    The maximum length of stay is 14 consecutive nights. Following any stay of 14 nights, guests may not stay in any YHA accommodation for at least seven nights.

    The ID must match the name and address on the booking. Where a booking is for more than one person, the named person on the booking will need to provide proof of identify that matches the name and address on the booking. ID will also be requested from all other adult guests. These IDs must match the name they sign in with at check in.

    Please note discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hostelling International as part of this booking.

    Towels are not included in the room rate. Guests can hire them at the property or bring their own.

    Please contact YHA directly for more information about accessible facilities.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    FAQs about YHA Keswick

    • YHA Keswick is 450 yards from the centre of Keswick. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • YHA Keswick offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
    • Guests staying at YHA Keswick can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Buffet
    • Check-in at YHA Keswick is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • YHA Keswick has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • The prices at YHA Keswick may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.