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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. The staff was incredibly helpful and there was a large drying room at the 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. 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.
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. Nice environment, good value for money.
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 location was perfect, by Lake Windermere.
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. nice place to stay!! spacious rooms with comfy beds and staff was all very kind!!
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:)
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.
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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 Eskdale are also popular in Cumbria.
There are 18 hostels in Cumbria you can book on Booking.com.
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, YHA Hawkshead and The White Horse Inn Bunkhouse.
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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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The average price per night for a hostel in Cumbria for this weekend is ¥24,408, based on current Booking.com prices.
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.
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
Relatively low price. Room had micro and big TV with apps, was warm and seemed clean. Free cereal breakfast in communal kitchen. Two guys running the place from a room upstairs were friendly and helpful. More of a backpackers hostel than a starred hotel which I was ok with.
Great location. Very comfortable apartment and felt very safe.
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.
Very clean and comfortable. Good value for money. Great location between Bowness and Windermere shops, pubs, and restaurants. Easy access with keysafe. Martin was a helpful host with information on the local area we asked for as we have not stayed in Windermere before.
Cheap and cheerful. Good facilities for a bargain hostelry. Have stayed before and will return over winter. Great location for Park Run and walk up Skiddaw
Great value for money. Our room was a really good size for a family of four with a double and bunk bed for our two boys the mattresses were comfortable. The whole hotel was spotlessly clean with a modern feel, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Great location for exploring the North lakes on a budget and only 12 minutes drive away from Keswick.