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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. The people at the front desk were incredibly friendly and helpful. Given how many people on a floor were sharing the showers and toilets, they were very clean and I appreciated that they were separate and individual. The drying room was very helpful too! The breakfast options were of good value. As others mention, the river sounds outside the window were lovely to fall asleep to.

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9
Superb
681 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Set in Nether Wasdale, YHA Wasdale Hall is 1.3 km from Wasdale and offers various facilities, such as a garden, a shared lounge and a bar. The property is situated 45 km from World of Beatrix Potter, 49 km from Lake Windermere and 42 km from Coniston Water. The property is non-smoking and is located 15 km from Muncaster Castle.

All guest rooms at the hostel come with a shared bathroom and bed linen. Amazing location with direct access to the lake, with a beautiful lounge area. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Dorm room was relatively spacious and bathrooms were clean. Food was decent which was good since theres not a lot of options nearby.

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9.2
Superb
78 reviews

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. It is a youth hostel so some things need fixing but value for money is excellent, staff are super helpful and the location is amazing

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8.5
Very good
1,472 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

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. Friendliest staff ever. Thank you Christina for you help and advice.

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8.7
Fabulous
600 reviews

Situated in Elterwater and with World of Beatrix Potter reachable within 15 km, Elterwater Hostel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. Great Property and facilities

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8.9
Fabulous
177 reviews

Set in Coniston, 15 km from Lake Windermere, YHA Coniston Holly How offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Guests can make use of a bar. Location to village and hills.

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8.6
Fabulous
365 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Set within the beautiful Lakeland village of Grasmere, this Victorian mansion features fabulous views of the surrounding fells and valleys. Guests can enjoy the restaurant and relaxing TV lounge.

The majority of rooms at YHA Grasmere’s contain bunk beds. Guests are able to relax in spacious, lovely grounds, whilst there is also a games room and Wi-Fi access. The staff are so helpful and friendly.

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8.4
Very good
298 reviews
Price from
US$41
per night

Set by a river, this Lakeland YHA in Borrowdale Valley has fine mountain views and an informal atmosphere. Enjoy family-friendly walks, laundry facilities and hot meals.

The majority of rooms contain bunk beds. Had a really good experience with 7 of my friends here. We booked a 6 bed room and a sleeping pod. Both were clean and all the common toilets were accessible at all times without any need of waiting. The staff were friendly and welcoming! Would recommend if you wanna hike catbells or castle crag.

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8.3
Very good
329 reviews
Price from
US$61
per night

Set within 26 km of Buttermere, YHA Ennerdale in Buttermere features a number of amenities including a garden, a shared lounge and a bar. The property is situated 32 km from Muncaster Castle, 44 km from Derwentwater Lake and 31 km from Whinlatter Forest Park. The property is non-smoking and is located 32 km from Wasdale.

The hostel offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast. Lovely hospitable staff and fab facilities for solo backpacker. This country neeeeds YHA like this for solo travelers as provides such a fab service

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8.3
Very good
38 reviews

Located in Thirlmere, within 11 km of Derwentwater Lake and 26 km of Buttermere, Fisher-gill Camping Barn provides accommodation with a terrace and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 33 km from Askham Hall, 33 km from Lake Windermere and 17 km from Cat Bells. The property is non-smoking and is situated 27 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

The rooms in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. Guest rooms at Fisher-gill Camping Barn are equipped with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower. We were very lucky that Jean (who runs the camping barn) was nearby on-site throughout our stay, and she lit the woodburner for us every afternoon, taking the chill off for our return from walks during the freezing weather we have had during Storm Bert. (Sometimes Jean has to stay at her family's other farm elsewhere, and when that happens you have to fend for yourselves more). The beds were very comfortable, there were quilts and hot water bottles to supplement our sleeping bags, and the kitchen was adequately equipped for us to do basic catering for ourselves throughout our stay. The shower takes either £1 or 5x20ps and gives loads of time. There was also a wall-mounted fan-heater which worked on £1 coins but we didn't use that. There's little to no phone reception. The Stagecoach bus 555 runs past very regularly, so very easy access by public transport.

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7.6
Good
107 reviews
Price from
US$36
per night

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