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YHA Ambleside - Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Lake Windermere

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Front of property
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Boating
Designer store
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Communal living room
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic area
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Kids' menu
The price is $31
includes taxes & fees
$26 per night
Nov 26 - Nov 27

Room options

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Room, Ensuite (Private, 4 Bed)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (Private, 6 Bed)

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room, Ensuite (Private, 5 Bed)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room (Private, 5 Bed)

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room, Ensuite (Private, 6 Bed)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (Private, 4 Bed)

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room, Multiple Beds (Private, 5 Bed)

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Room (Private, 3 Bed) | Bed sheets

Room (Private, 3 Bed)

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds (Private, 5 Bed)

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Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Room (Private, 3 Bed)

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room (Private, 2 Bed)

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Exterior

The Windermere Hotel

Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Bar
7.2 out of 10, Good, (531)
The price is $68
includes taxes & fees
$56 per night
Dec 12 - Dec 13
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About the neighborhood

Map
Waterhead, Ambleside, England, LA22 0EU

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Rydal Mount - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Wray Castle - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 119 min drive
  • Windermere Station - 8 min drive
  • Staveley Station - 17 min drive
  • Burneside Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ambleside Pier - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Lily Bar in Ambleside - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Waterhead Coffee Shop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

YHA Ambleside - Hostel

At YHA Ambleside - Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

Catalan, Dutch, English, French, German, Indonesian, Polish, Slovenian, Spanish, Turkish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 60 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in.
  • The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Onsite parking limited

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Special features

Dining

Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
  • Towels are available for an extra charge of GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.

Also known as

YHA Ambleside Hostel
YHA Hostel
YHA Ambleside
YHA
Yha Ambleside Hotel Ambleside
YHA Ambleside Lake District

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at YHA Ambleside - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at YHA Ambleside - Hostel?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at YHA Ambleside - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at YHA Ambleside - Hostel and nearby?
YHA Ambleside - Hostel has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near YHA Ambleside - Hostel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Restaurant.
What's the area around YHA Ambleside - Hostel like?
YHA Ambleside - Hostel is a short 1-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 6 minutes' walk from Borrans Park.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rener, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tom, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The room we booked was not available,
Ashish, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

BELEN, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyable stay
Enjoyable stay- so nice to be right on the lake as wel!
Tom, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Greta location
All ok
Richard, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Location
Irfan, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Amazing view
This YHA is in such a stunning location. A couple of the showers on my floor were unfortunately out of order. Parking is very limited. Scaffolding on my dorm window unfortunately restricted the view of the lake. But in spite of all of this I would go back. The views and location were perfect.
Emma, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great location, staff are very friendly.
Jacqueline, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Basic but clean and great location next to the lake.
Claire, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location
graeme, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Ok
Sorry to put poor but the mattress was hard and damp and the pillow was uncomfortable and I could not sleep well at all. The room was way to hot even with the central heating off and the floor boards creeked a lot . But the view was lovely and the overall presence of the hostel was nice. The hot breakfast was poor as wasnt fresh but was nice to have the continental. The staff were friendly which was nice
Nicola, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stunning location, great service
Absolutely love the location of this yha. Right by Windermere Was upgraded to a lake and Mountain View room, what’s not to like. Staff were friendly. Big communal space.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Cheap and ideal for a stoppover while we do the 3 peaks challenge
Zak, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Craig, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Zara, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 2024 from London Enfield
Very nice staff and location. So much I have booked again for another week. Regardless of the building and location its the staff that make a place. So its 5 stars.
Daniel, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good location close to the lake
Jun Kyeoung, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

MARK, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Parking is terrible and staff is not friendly. Shared bathrooms are not clean and no one to take care of…
Venkateshwarlu, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome
Absolutely bloody fantastic. I will stay YHA every time from now on. I loved it. Freedom to explore when you want and how you want. The comfiest single bed ever and a gorgeous hot shower too. Excellent location. Staff so helpful. I don't want to give this place the rating it deserves cos I want to keep it for myself, but yeah, Amazing.
Maura, 2-night trip
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