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YHA Windermere - Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near Lake Windermere

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Shared kitchen
Tent | Bed sheets, wheelchair access
Living area
Room (4 Bed Private) | Bed sheets, wheelchair access

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Room (6 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (4 Bed Private) | Bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room (4 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Tent | Bed sheets, wheelchair access

Tent

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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Room (3 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room (2 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room (3 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

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

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Room | Bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Bridge Lane, Troutbeck, Windermere, England, LA23 1LA

What's nearby

  • Holehird Gardens - 1 min drive - 0.4 miles
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Bowness Pier - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 4 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ambleside Pier - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Homeground - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brown Sugar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Tilly Bar & Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

About this property

YHA Windermere - Hostel

Upscale hostel near Lake Windermere
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at YHA Windermere - Hostel. The on-site restaurant offers dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), secured bicycle storage, and games
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and outdoor furniture
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and limited housekeeping

Languages

English

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 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Games

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7 AM - 10 AM) and Monday - Sunday (3 PM - 11 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
  • Towels fee: GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
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 and debit 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
Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

YHA Windermere Hostel
YHA Hostel
YHA Windermere
YHA
YHA Windermere - Hostel Windermere
YHA Windermere - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is YHA Windermere - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at YHA Windermere - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at YHA Windermere - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at YHA Windermere - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA Windermere - Hostel located?

Situated in Windermere, this hostel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Townend and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Lake Windermere. Holehird Gardens and Treetop Trek are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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YHA Windermere - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

YHA is always the best place to meet new friends
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Reasonable price for the location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Beautiful views, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

A great base to stay when visiting Kendal calling
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

We booked a 5 bed room for my friends and I over the easter weekend. And while the property at the time was super busy, we had a wonderful stay. Comfy beds, good rooms, the bathrooms were exceptionally clean. My friend visiting from the US was shocked at how high the standards were of the hostels in the UK. Overall, would definitely recommend. The only thing I'd highlight is that you need to have a car to access the property easily. Google says its a 40min walk from Windermere station but the roads are quite uphill and we ended up using the local taxis instead.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

This property has the most incredible view and the friendliest staff members
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10

Lovely people who made us feel so welcome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

The hostel is quite far away from Bowness, only car could be accessible to there, but the biew is breathtaking, and the facilities are more than enough
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

Superb location. Good facilities. A little expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10

Great location with views of Lake Windermere from our room and from the back side of the hostel. Self-catering kitchen and good breakfast including vegan and vegetarian options. Plenty of car parking spaces for all guests. Very clean and hygienic kitchen and rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

Brilliant value for money, if your open minded about sharing bathrooms and cooking facilities and even bedrooms if your happy to bunk then this is brilliant. We loved this stay and the hotel was superb and excellent location
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10

Super friendly staff, the girl on reception gave great advice. Had a bit of a mix up when booking and they very promptly got in contact and upgraded me to a bell tent which was so cool. Everywhere is really clean and amazing view. Would defo recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Onsite camping, Amazing view, value for money, excellent staff, at canteen cook your own or order from reception. Overall 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10

As I did not see all the property I cannot review the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

A great stay. Didn’t hear much noise from other people which is nice. The kitchen doesn’t have a great selection of pans, and there didn’t seem to be any cooking oil which is commonly found in hostels. The bunk beds are quite short. I’m not very tall, but I was touching both ends of the bunk when lying down.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

Fantastic stay - great views and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Väldigt fint boende i Lake District. Nackdelen för vår vistelse är dock rummet intill där en familj på minst 7 hade tryckt in sig i ett 4 bäddsrum. Barnen skrek och gormade. Slängde igen dörren. Sprang till toaletten utanför oss och slängde igen den säkert minst 200 gånger på en kväll/natt. Och det är utan överdrift kan jag säga. När jag lyfte till personalen om det här knackade de på men gjorde inget större av saken. Pågrund av det här blev det väldigt, väldigt lite sömn under den natten. Dagen efter bad jag om en kaffe som plåster på såren för problematiken och det ville de verkligen inte bjuda på. Tråkigt. Men utöver den här incidenten är det svårt att inte gilla det här boendet. Mysigt läge. Fin natur och absolut humana priser.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023