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Elterwater
In the Lake District village of Elterwater, the independent Elterwater Hostel offers dormitories and private rooms, with a communal lounge and dining area. Nestled in Langdale Valley, this hostel also boasts free WiFi, home-cooked food, cycle storage and is also just 2 minutes’ walk from the local pub. Breakfast was great with lots of options. The bathrooms were emaculate!
Penrith
Wayfarers Independent Hostel has private twin rooms with en suite facilities, as well as dormitories with bunk beds. All have lockers, bedside lights and bedding provided, with towels available for hire. It's a great place perfect for cyclists doing the C2C ride - even a drying room for clothes.
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.
Cleanliness, location, and staff
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. The staff were helpful and friendly
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.
this is probably the best hostel we stayed so far. free parking in front of the property. good restaurant. excellent view. great location. Great price as well.
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 location was beautiful! It was across the street from the Greta River and right beside the old rail line that is now a walk/run/bike trail. It is a 5-10 minute walk into the centre of town and just over 10 minutes to Derwent Lake. My bed was in the annex with the main building with all the kitchen/dining area/common room in the neighbour building about 5 metres away. I loved everything!
Thirlmere
Located in Thirlmere, Fisher-gill Camping Barn offers free onsite parking and a terrace. Set within the Lake District National Park, the hostel is at the foot of the Helvellyn Mountains and just 5 miles from Keswick. I had the most wonderful time here! The surrounding area is gorgeous, and coming back to a crackling woodfire and a hot water bottle after having been out on a hike is the perfect end to a day spent exploring! The owner was very kind and helpful, and the camping barn had everything I could have asked for (and more!): a hot shower (coin operated, 1 pound gets you 50' of hot water), maps of the area, comfortable beds, a fireplace and some wood already prepared, fully equipped kitchen, and even hot water bottles!
Kirkby Stephen
With a central location 4 minutes’ drive from the train station, Kirkby Stephen Hostel lies between Cumbria’s Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. This characterful converted chapel provides luggage storage and free Wi-Fi.
The hostel offers dormitory rooms with bunk beds and adjoining shared bathrooms. There is a lounge with TV, and a kitchen with free tea and coffee, as well as bike storage and a drying room.
key was on the door, well situated but best was little on suite bathroom
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. Wonderful staff, very welcoming.
Threlkeld
Nestled in the Cumbrian countryside in the Lake District National Park, The White Horse Inn and Bunkhouse offers dormitory rooms, free parking, free Wi-Fi in public areas and a pub restaurant.
Each dormitory room at The White Horse comes with a shared shower room and toilets. Bed linen (duvet, duvet cover, pillow case and bed sheet) are available at a surcharge and by prior arrangement and guests are advised to bring their own towels, as these are not provided.
Easy to get to! Location is one of the best.
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Many families visiting Cumbria loved staying at Wayfarers Independent Hostel, YHA Eskdale and YHA Keswick.
Similarly, Kirkby Stephen Hostel, YHA Helvellyn and Elterwater Hostel are also popular among family travellers.
There are 18 hostels in Cumbria you can book on Booking.com.
Wayfarers Independent Hostel, Elterwater Hostel and YHA Keswick are some popular hostels in Cumbria.
In addition to these hostels, YHA Ambleside, YHA Hawkshead and YHA Eskdale are also popular in Cumbria.
Fisher-gill Camping Barn, YHA Buttermere and YHA Ambleside have received great reviews from guests in Cumbria regarding the views from these hostels
Guests staying in Cumbria also spoke highly of the views from these hostels: YHA Keswick, YHA Windermere and YHA Hawkshead.
Couples travelling in Cumbria loved staying at Wayfarers Independent Hostel, Elterwater Hostel and YHA Keswick.
Similarly, these hostels in Cumbria are highly rated by couples: YHA Eskdale, YHA Helvellyn and YHA Hawkshead.
Best hostel I've ever stayed in. Really modern and clean. Bargain for the price
Great location, away from hustle and bustle of central Lake District and short walking distance from the beach. Spacious and well equipped clean house. Extremely safe, small village location.
Great location just below the approach to Blencathra on the A66, cheap bunkhouse rooms so great for a quick stop over or if you’re caught short in the weather looking for a place to stay.
Fantastic location and just how a Youth Hostel should be. The staff were amazing, friendly and very helpful. I had the continental breakfast which well worth the money. Couple of good beers sat outside reading a book was just the ticket.
Very welcoming host , with loads of helpful information. We were 2 couples travelling on motorbikes and on street parking was safe and secure. Shared bathroom excellent for 2 couples together. Breakfast was great Bed was very comfortable, with a great location
First time in a Youth Hostel and I was so impressed. The staff were so lovely and helpful. The setting was stunning and the Bell Tent was amazing. So cosy, and so clean. Beds and bedding really comfortable. Good evening meal and Breakfast. Highly recommend and would love to go back.
great location, very cheap for area
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.
Great location. I was able to park easily , a big bonus in the Lake District. The Hostel location was perfect to be able to start walking from. Solo traveller and felt very safe here, friendly and helpful staff . Great kitchen and shower facilities. nice and clean . I had shared female dorm , and I requested the bottom bunk and my request had been granted. I would definitely return here.
Cheap, great location 5 min walk into keswick Matress on bunk beds where really comfy, Quiet to say how many rooms there is Let us use car park for the dat after wed checked out. For the price one of the best places to stay in keswick