YHA Hawkshead - Hostel

3.0 star property
Comfortable hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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YHA Hawkshead - Hostel

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Bed sheets
Spa
Snack bar

Overview of YHA Hawkshead - Hostel

Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Your area essentials

Map
Hawkshead, Ambleside, England, LA22 0QD
  • Popular LocationGrizedale Forest16 min walk
  • Popular LocationLake Windermere9 min drive
  • Popular LocationWorld of Beatrix Potter13 min drive

Room options

Room (6 Bed Private with Shared bathroom)

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Room (3 Bed Private with Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Room (4 Bed Private with Shared bathroom)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Room (5 Bed Private with Shared bathroom)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Ambleside

At YHA Hawkshead - Hostel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Grizedale Forest and Beatrix Potter Gallery. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a library. Additionally, you'll find a garden, a picnic area and a vending machine. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Ambleside hostel, attractions include Lake Windermere and Coniston Water.

What's nearby

  • Grizedale Forest - 16 min walk
  • Lake Windermere - 9 min drive
  • Bowness Pier - 13 min drive
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 13 min drive
  • Coniston Water - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Foxfield Station - 21 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Pier Coffee Shop - 13 min drive
  • The Lake View - Bowness - 13 min drive
  • Lake View Garden Bar - 13 min drive
  • The Village Inn & Restaurant - 13 min drive
  • The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - 13 min drive

About this property

YHA Hawkshead - Hostel

Comfortable hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at YHA Hawkshead - Hostel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Ambleside hostel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
YHA Hawkshead - Hostel offers 22 accommodations. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM–9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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, but service animals are welcome

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 buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and from GBP 5.95 for children
  • Towels available for a fee (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)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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). This property accepts Visa and JCB International. Cash is not accepted.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

YHA Hawkshead Hostel Ambleside
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YHA Hawkshead - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Hawkshead - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at YHA Hawkshead - Hostel?

YHA Hawkshead - 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 Hawkshead - Hostel?

As of 23 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Hawkshead - Hostel on 24 Apr 2024 start from AU$57.45, 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 Hawkshead - Hostel?

Yep, YHA Hawkshead - Hostel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does YHA Hawkshead - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is served daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

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

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

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

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 5 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at YHA Hawkshead - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

YHA Hawkshead - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alena

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vitt

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seongmin

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Geoffrey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Generally as expected. The beds and linen could have been more comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped. A television lounge for adults would be good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Antonio

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The location is nice and the staff is friendly and helpful .cool place to enjoy your holidays. But one thing I didn’t like about the property is that the basic amenities like towels were charged for because people spend so much money on the accommodation and I feel that it was not fair.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Junaid

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I loved that it was safe and it was a lovely hotel. I did not like it was so much noise at night. the bathroom and the showerroom was not clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

T A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly Recommended!
An excellent and very enjoyable stay in the heart of the Lake District, with a beautiful view over Esthwaite Water. Ample free parking. Within easy reach of Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere, Coniston, Tarn Hows, and so much more! Staff were very welcoming and genuinely doing everything possible to ensure that you had a good stay. Only small issue was that Covid has closed down much of the communal areas, meaning that for a hostel it was particularly quiet, but this is entirely outside the control of the hostel. I would not hesitate to book again when next visiting the Lake District.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Jayne, England

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The actual house of yha is beautiful. Set in lovely gardens. The room we had slept 3. Very small and cramped.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Check-out at 10am and check-in at 3pm is not acceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent YHA, but people sharing room incnsiderate
Great service from staff - very friendly, welcoming, quick check in. Beds comfy as any other YHA beds. Plug sockets next to beds with USB sockets also, which makes life easier. Only downside was people coming in drunk at 12/1/2 (three separate waves) and not being courteous enough to keep quiet. There was some broken glass on the driveways the following morning though this didn't affect us as we came/left by foot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019