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YHA Ambleside - Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, steps from Lake Windermere

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Front of property
Bar (on property)
Lake
Boating
Shared kitchen

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$123
includes taxes & fees
30 July - 31 July

Explore the area

Map
Waterhead, Ambleside, England, LA22 0EU
  • Ambleside Pier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lake Windermere
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Rydal Mount
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, Ensuite (Private, 4 Bed)

1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room, Ensuite (Private, 4 Bed)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room (Private, 6 Bed)

1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room (Private, 6 Bed)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, Ensuite (Private, 5 Bed)

1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room, Ensuite (Private, 5 Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room (Private, 5 Bed)

1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room (Private, 5 Bed)

Highlights

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

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, Ensuite (Private, 6 Bed)

1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room, Ensuite (Private, 6 Bed)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room (Private, 4 Bed)

1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room (Private, 4 Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds (Private, 5 Bed)

1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds (Private, 5 Bed)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Room (Private, 3 Bed)

Room (Private, 3 Bed)

Room (Private, 3 Bed)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds (Private, 5 Bed)

1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds (Private, 5 Bed)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room (Private, 3 Bed)

Room (Private, 3 Bed)

Room (Private, 3 Bed)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

1 bedroom, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Room (Private, 2 Bed)

Room (Private, 2 Bed)

Room (Private, 2 Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

1 bedroom, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

  • Ambleside Pier - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Rydal Mount - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Wray Castle - 9 min drive - 7.2 km

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
  • ‪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

Hostel with a restaurant, steps from 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 shower.

Languages

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

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includes taxes & fees
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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 service

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

  • Shower

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 at the property
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
  • Towels fee: GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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.

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

Is parking available at YHA Ambleside - Hostel?

Onsite parking is limited.

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

As of 27 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Ambleside - Hostel on 30 July 2025 start from AU$122.78, 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.

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. 109 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 190 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jonathan, Southport

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was really good. Beds werent comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gareth

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love it!

Love the views, room was clean as were showers and toilets. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food in bar and breakfast lounge was tasty. Parking is interesting!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mrs Catherine H

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tomiwa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely property
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vamshi Kumar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay, very nice staff all over best play to stay in Lake District
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rener

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hostel I’ve ever stayed in
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chenchira

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like this place. Staff were nice and welcoming. Would definitely coming back again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Findlay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed before and enjoyed it and never had any issues
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

DADI

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All are good except the WiFi didn’t work at all
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room we booked was not available,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

BELEN

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable stay

Enjoyable stay- so nice to be right on the lake as wel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Greta location

All ok
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Irfan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff are very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire, Carnforth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic but clean and great location next to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024