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YHA Ambleside - Hostel

4.0 star property
Upscale hostel, walk to Lake Windermere

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Bar (on property)
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Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
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  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Waterhead, Ambleside, England, LA22 0EU
  • Popular LocationLake Windermere1 min walk
  • Popular LocationAmbleside Pier1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBrockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre4 min drive
  • AirportLiverpool (LPL-John Lennon)119 min drive

Room options

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Room (Private, 4 Bed)

Highlights

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

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Room (Private, 3 Bed)

Room (Private, 3 Bed)

Highlights

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

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

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Room, Ensuite (Private, 4 Bed)

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

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Room (Private, 6 Bed)

Room (Private, 6 Bed)

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

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Room (Private, 2 Bed)

Room (Private, 2 Bed)

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

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Room, Ensuite (Private, 5 Bed)

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets

Room (Private, 5 Bed)

Highlights

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

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Single Room

Highlights

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

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Shared kitchen

Room, Ensuite (Private, 6 Bed)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Ambleside

At YHA Ambleside - Hostel you'll be within steps of Lake Windermere and Ambleside Pier. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Ambleside hostel, attractions include Ullswater and Coniston Water.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk
  • Ambleside Pier - 1 min walk
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 4 min drive
  • Wray Castle - 8 min drive
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 8 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

YHA Ambleside - Hostel

Upscale hostel, walk to Lake Windermere
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at YHA Ambleside - Hostel.

This 4-star Ambleside hostel is smoke free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 0 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
YHA Ambleside - Hostel offers 60 accommodations. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a bath.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and from GBP 4.95 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at YHA Ambleside - Hostel?

YHA Ambleside - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Ambleside - Hostel?

As of 15 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Ambleside - Hostel on 2 June 2024 start from AU$68.4, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at YHA Ambleside - Hostel?

Onsite parking is limited.

Does YHA Ambleside - Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, English brekkie is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at YHA Ambleside - Hostel?

No, YHA Ambleside - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at YHA Ambleside - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at YHA Ambleside - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at YHA Ambleside - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

YHA Ambleside - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 158 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Zara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jun Kyeoung

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good location close to the lake
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Venkateshwarlu

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is terrible and staff is not friendly. Shared bathrooms are not clean and no one to take care of…
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ben

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Young

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and staff services
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Findlay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023