Skip to main content

The 10 Best Hostels in Glenridding, UK

Some of the best backpacker spots in Glenridding

Filter by:


Review score

Superb: 9+ Very good: 8+ Good: 7+ Pleasant: 6+
Our top picks Lowest price first Star rating and price Top reviewed

See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates.

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.

Show more Show less
8.7
Fabulous
427 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

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!

Show more Show less
8.5
Very good
200 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

Looking for a hostel?

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.
Search hostels in Glenridding

Hostels that guests love in Glenridding

  • Avg. price/night: £40
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 427 reviews
    easy check in, nice laid back atmosphere, great location
    Ross
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £40
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 427 reviews
    Location is perfect for exploring Helvelyn. Beautifully located hostel - sound of gushing water nearby was really soothing. Really friendly and helpful staff. Updated toilets and showers nicely finished. Crisp clean bed linen and warm duvets for cold nights. Good to have a private, family room. Loved the board games! One lovely staff member brought his own game in for us to try. Top bloke! Have stayed before - this was our second visit - would come again.
    Jane
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £109
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 787 reviews
    Great location just next to the Ullswater lake and fab starting point for discovering the whole lake district. Nicely decorated, spacious room with the lake view. Very dog friendly.
    Marta
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £109
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 787 reviews
    Great location, newly refurbished rooms were good sized and comfortable, decent breakfast. Good view from bed room window.
    Peter
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £40
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 427 reviews
    A lovely hostel with everything you need. Great location although the last part of road was a bit rough. Good value and paying the extra for breakfast well worth the tenner. Staff were friendly and the beer on the bar was cracking. We had an evening meal which was lovely and very welcome on a wet cold evening. Shower facilities lovely and the whole hostel was kept clean. My friend and I had a room to ourselves. Will definitely be returning
    Emma Atkinson
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £40
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 427 reviews
    Helpfull and friendly staff, location great to climb Helvellyn, clean, good for cheap stay, good value for money, I would definitely recommend to anyone who want to climb Helvellyn as on track. Also typical stay just for bed and shower good to save money.
    Katarzyna
    Young couple
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 379 reviews
    Very good value for money, clean and welcoming traveller hostel in a great location. Nice community feel.
    A
    Aaron
    Young couple
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 379 reviews
    Very comfortable hostel with a lovely cosy lounge area with lots of books and games. Great location in Patterdale. Very impressed with staff, especially Spanish man called Danny.
    Nicola
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £40
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 427 reviews
    Great location, and everything you could want from a hostel
    Kev
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £40
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 427 reviews
    Best hostel I've ever stayed at...spotlessly clean,excellent food and friendly staff..can't fault it.
    diane
    Solo traveller