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YHA Hawkshead - Hostel

3.0 star property
Edwardian hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Meeting facility
Property entrance
Living area
Reception
Garden

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$62
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept

Explore the area

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Hawkshead, Ambleside, England, LA22 0QD
  • Lake Windermere
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Bowness Pier
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Room (6 Bed Private with Shared bathroom)

Highlights

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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Room

Highlights

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

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Room (3 Bed Private with Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

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

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Room

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (3 Bed Private including Double Bed)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room (4 Bed Private with Shared bathroom)

Room (4 Bed Private with Shared bathroom)

Highlights

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

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Room (5 Bed Private with Shared bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Tent

Tent

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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 Edwardian 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 microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. 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. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Ambleside hostel include Lake Windermere and Coniston Water.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 12 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House - 14 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Bowness Pier - 15 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 15 min drive - 14.1 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 15 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 23 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bluebird Cafe - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬13 min drive

About this property

YHA Hawkshead - Hostel

Edwardian 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, a 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
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1821
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
YHA Hawkshead - Hostel offers 22 accommodations. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Front of property

YHA Ambleside - Hostel

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 192 reviews
The price is AU$62
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
YHA Ambleside - Hostel

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 to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 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
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1821
  • Communal living room
  • Edwardian architecture
  • 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: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, 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

Front desk (limited hours)

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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Firewood fee: GBP 12.00 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 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)
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

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at YHA Hawkshead - Hostel?

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

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

As of 10 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Hawkshead - Hostel on 14 Sept 2025 start from AU$61.63, 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 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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Simone

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking for motorbikes was not great, As it was all gravel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Nilesh

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

Beautiful Location !

Beautiful location, lovely people and excellent facility for the price we paid !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice scenic view from the room depend on your allocation. Could provide map for joggers in the hostel and the distance from key location. e.g. point A to B. Could provide farm touring arrangement with landlord around the Hostel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Trevor

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

Value for money

Good location, nice staff and clean accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service

Pleasant

Good stay, excellent surroundings and views. Typical hostel type accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

4/10 Poor

CHRIS, UK

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Herd of elephants

Room very very hot just managed to cool down and nodding off when what sounded like a herd of elephants above my room arrived at 12 of clockmidnight.Honestly thought the ceiling was going to collapse.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

4/10 Poor

greg

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

hotel

no space in the room, but the location was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

C, Lancashire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

In the hills near the Lake

The rooms and facilities were nice, though my bed did not stop creaking every time I moved and I move a lot. And there were so many families here during this time, so the place was louder than expected.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

JASBINDER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was the first time we have stayed in a hostel so was a bit unsure of what it was going to like. Everything was great looking forward to going g again next year
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Luiz

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful view

Nice hostel, excellent cost benefit. Amazing kitchen, nice room and bathroom but don´t expect too much luxury. The views are definitely worthwhile. Staff was really cool and easy to park.

10/10 Excellent

Vivien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff. Excellent breakfast. Friendly environment. Peaceful setting. Gorgeous grounds......house had interesting history

10/10 Excellent

Declan

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

Excellent value for money

Excellent value for money with good facilities and a scenic location