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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. Quiet place outside the village and close to the nature, clean, well run, good location for hiking trips, bus stop nearby.
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. Comfy bed, quiet, spotlessly clean and brilliant power shower.
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.
we upgrade our stay to 4 beds ensure room, nice and clean, listen to the sound of river running at the balcony, is our best memory of lake district
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. Breakfast was great, plenty of choice. Pod was excellent and our trip was only let down by the lack of stuff we brought. Next time we will be better prepared and it'll be perfect
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.
The staff were caring and helpful in an agreeable and sincere manner. The location is magnificent, situated at the forefront of Lake Windermere. I had a beautiful view of the lake from my dorm room window. The Waterhead Bus Stop is just a 3-minute walk away. Despite not being located on the main high street in Ambleside, this distance adds to its tranquility."
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. Charming barn converted to a bunk house. Bed was comfy and and the location is great for walking. Facilities have everything you need to rest and prep for a days walking including a well equipped kitchen for storing and preparing food.
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.
It's a old chappelle transformed in a hostel... it's just an awesome experience.
the lounge is just beautiful.
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. 😊
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.
There are 18 hostels in Cumbria you can book on Booking.com.
Most hostels on Booking.com offer free cancellation.
Wayfarers Independent Hostel, Elterwater Hostel and YHA Keswick are some popular hostels in Cumbria.
In addition to these hostels, YHA Hawkshead, YHA Ambleside and YHA Helvellyn are also popular in Cumbria.
Fisher-gill Camping Barn, YHA Buttermere and YHA Windermere 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, Wayfarers Independent Hostel and The White Horse Inn Bunkhouse.
The average price per night for a hostel in Cumbria for this weekend is £42, based on current Booking.com prices.
Couples travelling in Cumbria loved staying at Wayfarers Independent Hostel, Elterwater Hostel and YHA Eskdale.
Similarly, these hostels in Cumbria are highly rated by couples: YHA Keswick, YHA Helvellyn and YHA Hawkshead.
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Many families visiting Cumbria loved staying at Wayfarers Independent Hostel, YHA Eskdale and YHA Keswick.
Similarly, Elterwater Hostel, Kirkby Stephen Hostel and YHA Helvellyn are also popular among family travellers.
Great location and easy to access. The place is modest, but fully functional. Well-suited if you are on a bit of a budget and want to use your accommodation as a base to explore the region. Very comfortable double-bed with a fantastic mattress and duvet and good heating system. Pet friendly.
Great location, centrally located in Bowness. Parking nearby. Very helpful host who responded fast. Collected keys from coded key safe outside apartment, very efficient. Apartment cosey and clean!
• Great location • Super friendly staff • Yummy food • Lots of breakfast options • Cheap price
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.
Cheap and clean. Great location. Good value for money.
GREAT LOCATION, CLOSE TO EVERYTHING, WE LOVE BOWNESS! STAYED 2 NIGHTS, PERFECT LITTLE BREAK, BUSES ARE CHEAP £2 TO AMBLESIDE. THERES NOT MUCH FREE PARKING IN BOWNESS, WE PAID £19.80 FOR 3 DAYS WHICH I THOUGHT WAS OK. WILL DEFINATLEY COME AGAIN, THANKS NICK. P.S. HEATING IN ROOM 6 BATHROOM NEEDS SORTING BUT NICK CAME WITH A FAN HEATER AND WAS OK. THANKS AGAIN.
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