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YHA Hawkshead - Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostel in Ambleside with a restaurant and a bar

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Living area
1 bedroom, bed sheets
Garden

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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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

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Room options

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room (6 Bed Private with Shared bathroom)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared kitchen

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared kitchen

Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room (3 Bed Private with Shared Bathroom)

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

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared kitchen

Room (3 Bed Private including Double Bed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room (4 Bed Private with Shared bathroom) | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room (4 Bed Private with Shared bathroom)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room (5 Bed Private with Shared bathroom)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Tent | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Tent

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ambleside

YHA Hawkshead - Hostel places you within a mile (2 km) of Grizedale Forest and Hawkshead Grammar School. This 22-room, 3-star hostel has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Grizedale Forest - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 12 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Bowness Pier - 15 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 15 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 15 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pier Coffee Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lake View Garden Bar - ‬13 min drive

About this property

YHA Hawkshead - Hostel

Hostel in Ambleside with a restaurant and a bar
YHA Hawkshead - Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, an arcade/game room, and a library. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours. Additional amenities include a picnic area, a vending machine, and a garden.

Languages

English

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Front of property

YHA Ambleside - Hostel

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 189 reviews
$45 nightly
The price is $54
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Total includes taxes and fees
YHA Ambleside - Hostel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
  • Towels fee: GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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)
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
  • Check-in: 5 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck 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).
  • 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.

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 Hawkshead Hostel Ambleside
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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near YHA Hawkshead - Hostel?

This hostel is located in Ambleside, a short 16-minute walk from Grizedale Forest and also 19 minutes on foot from Beatrix Potter Gallery. You'll also find Hawkshead Grammar School and Church of St Mary less than a mile away.

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

As of Jun 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Hawkshead - Hostel on Jun 29, 2025 start from $33.55, 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.

Is there parking available at YHA Hawkshead - Hostel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hostel. Free RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does YHA Hawkshead - Hostel feature a casino on the premises?

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

Is there an indoor pool at YHA Hawkshead - Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at YHA Hawkshead - Hostel?

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

Are there hot tubs at YHA Hawkshead - Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

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

Yes, YHA Hawkshead - Hostel serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does YHA Hawkshead - Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at YHA Hawkshead - Hostel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at YHA Hawkshead - Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at YHA Hawkshead - Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at YHA Hawkshead - Hostel.

YHA Hawkshead - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Plenty of parking. Good kitchen.