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The 10 Best Lake District Hostels - Hostels in Lake District, United Kingdom

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Elterwater Hostel 3 stars

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. It was an amazing stay. Charlie the caretaker was a very nice lady. The rooms were super clean. The dorms were beautiful. The bathrooms were super clean and tidy as well. You can also cook your own meal in the self catering kitchen.

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9.3
Superb
156 reviews
Price from
£27.50
per night

Wayfarers Independent Hostel

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. Super nice! Best hostel so far. The facilities are great, the hosts are humble and super friendly. Facilities have most things you need, medium sozed rooms, lockers, and the beds are very comfy. Also great location! Very happy to get to give them this review :)

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9.5
Exceptional
181 reviews
Price from
£73
per night

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. Cleanliness, location, and staff

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9
Superb
665 reviews
Price from
£40
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. 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

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8.4
Very good
1,007 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

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. 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.

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8.5
Very good
1,592 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

Denton House 4 stars

Keswick

Located in the market town of Keswick in the heart of the Lake District National Park, Denton House 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 hostel is 1.1 miles from Derwentwater and the Theatre by the Lake. Go Ape Whinlatter Forest Park is 5.3 miles 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!

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8
Very good
806 reviews
Price from
£48
per night

Fisher-gill Camping Barn

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. Perfect for single travelers,who love the mountains and the lakes...and the fire in the stove in a cold night?What you could wish for?Great value or money.Welcoming host Jean looked well after us,even done my washing in kitchen,thanks:)

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8.5
Very good
202 reviews
Price from
£25
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. Wonderful staff, very welcoming.

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8.8
Fabulous
419 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

YHA Patterdale 2 stars

Glenridding

YHA Patterdale is a Scandinavian-style rural retreat set in the Lake District National Park. Hiking, rock climbing and watersports can all be enjoyed in the local area. Free private parking is available on site. location, great cooking area, good restaurant and fantastic staff

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8.5
Very good
371 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

The White Horse Inn Bunkhouse

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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8.3
Very good
770 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

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