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YHA Ambleside - Hostel

4.0 star property
Upscale hostel, walk to Lake Windermere

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Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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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

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Room (Private, 4 Bed)

8/10 Very Good
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (Private, 3 Bed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room, Ensuite (Private, 4 Bed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (Private, 6 Bed)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (Private, 2 Bed)

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room, Ensuite (Private, 5 Bed)

8/10 Very Good
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room (Private, 5 Bed)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared kitchen

Room, Ensuite (Private, 6 Bed)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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The price is $32
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$76 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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About the neighborhood

Ambleside

YHA Ambleside - Hostel places you next to Lake Windermere and Ambleside Pier. This 60-room, 4-star hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
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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
  • The preferred airport is John Lennon Airport (LPL): 119-min drive, 100 mi/161 km.

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
Guests of YHA Ambleside - Hostel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a terrace. You'll find limited parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area, and a vending machine.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator
  • 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 available

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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 onsite 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers limited parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are 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

Is free cancellation available at YHA Ambleside - Hostel?

YHA Ambleside - Hostel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Jun 15, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Ambleside - Hostel on Jun 16, 2024 start from $15.86, excluding 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.

What can I see close to YHA Ambleside - Hostel?

This hostel is located in Ambleside, just steps from Lake Windermere and Ambleside Pier, and within a short walk of Borrans Park. You'll also find Ambleside Climbing Wall and White Platts Recreation Ground less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at YHA Ambleside - Hostel?

Yes, though parking is available on request.

Does YHA Ambleside - Hostel have a casino at the property?

No, YHA Ambleside - Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at YHA Ambleside - Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What do couples enjoy most about YHA Ambleside - Hostel?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and a terrace at this hostel.

Does YHA Ambleside - Hostel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does YHA Ambleside - Hostel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, YHA Ambleside - Hostel serves an English breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Restaurant.

Will YHA Ambleside - Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at YHA Ambleside - Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at YHA Ambleside - Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at YHA Ambleside - Hostel?

No, at YHA Ambleside - Hostel, there aren't any rooms that list a balcony.

YHA Ambleside - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 159 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Zak

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and ideal for a stoppover while we do the 3 peaks challenge
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Zara

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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