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YHA Windermere - Hostel

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A cozy restaurant with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a buffet area. - YHA Windermere - Hostel (Windermere)
A room with a wooden ceiling and two skylights with brown curtains. - YHA Windermere - Hostel (Windermere)
A building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a door. - YHA Windermere - Hostel (Windermere)
A campsite with two tipi-style tents, each with a picnic table in front. - YHA Windermere - Hostel (Windermere)
A bunk bed with a mural of a boat on the wall, a window with curtains, and a framed certificate on the wall. - YHA Windermere - Hostel (Windermere)
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at YHA Windermere - Hostel. The on-site restaurant offers dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Room options

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A bunk bed room with floral wallpaper, a window, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

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

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A bunk bed room with floral wallpaper, a window, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bunk bed room with a view of a landscape through large windows.

Room (2 Bed Private)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bunk bed room with a window, a wicker chair, and a radiator.

Room (3 Bed Private)

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

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A bunk bed with a mural of a boat on the wall, a window with curtains, and a framed certificate on the wall.

Room (4 Bed Private)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed room with floral wallpaper, a window, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Room (6 Bed Private)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Room (3 Bed Double Private)

A bunk bed room with a window, a wicker chair, and a radiator.

Room (3 Bed Double Private)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a sink, and a chair.

Room (5 Bed Double Private)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Three tipi-style tents with picnic tables in a grassy field with a lake and hills in the background.

Tent

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

About the neighborhood

Windermere is home to YHA Windermere - Hostel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Treetop Trek and Holehird Gardens are also worth visiting. Visit our Windermere travel guide
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Bridge Lane, Troutbeck, Windermere, England, LA23 1LA

What's nearby

  • A white building with a garden in front.
    Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
    2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • A coastal town with a marina, green fields, and a river.
    Lake Windermere
    2 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • A duckling in a nest surrounded by straw and branches.
    World of Beatrix Potter
    7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Townend
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Holehird Gardens
    2 min drive - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station
    4 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN)
    104 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wateredge Inn
    6 min drive
  • Joey's Cafe
    13 min drive
  • the lakeside restaurant &bar
    5 min drive
  • The Pier Cafe Bar
    5 min drive
  • Brown Sugar
    4 min drive

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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 11.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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 - 10:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 11.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • Towels fee: GBP 3.50 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is YHA Windermere - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 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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Reviews

YHA Windermere - Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second visit. Love the view and the site!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Great stay!

Beautiful location, view and accommodation! Highly recommend 👌
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Me and my daughter stayed overnight bed comfortable the only thing bedroom bit small . breakfast nice staff friendly beautiful views definitely go back again Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hostel perfect location

The location is wonderul! Beautiful views, and very peaceful. If you don't have a car its a long walk up the hill from Windermere. I had everything I needed for a relaxied stay. Obviously this is a hostel so you can't account for other noisy guests, however there is a policy to meep the noise down between 11pm and 7am. Breakfast looked good although I brought my own. The guest kitchen is quite small but is well equipped. Evening meals looked nice, but again I'd brought my own. There are three small car parks and all were pretty much full, but guests still managed to park. The camp site is in a lovely field not far from the main building. I stayed in a shared female dorm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the bell tent and tipi we had for the night. The children wanted to know why they heard sheep bleating in the field next door - it was late, but the noise level was peaceful. Just mamas checking in on their lambs, I'm guessing. Lovely for going to sleep by. The kitchen was properly outfitted for a place of this sort and made feeding our family cheap and easy. We had to be split up for fire safety (six children), but that would be the case for a Travelodge or something and then our children wouldn't have had the lovely grassy area to run around in while the parents packed up the car.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yha in Lake District are such gems. This one is great for Kentmere, and when arriving or leaving via the M6.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay - great views and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price for the location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
YHA is always the best place to meet new friends
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Harini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property has the most incredible view and the friendliest staff members
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Thushara

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

Warm and cosy

A great base to stay when visiting Kendal calling
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

malcolm

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

A room with a view

The location is stunning, the rooms basic but clean. Good food, friendly and helpful staff. Fantastic views.
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10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely people who made us feel so welcome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Jonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location. Good facilities. A little expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good except for inconsiderate parking of vehicles
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

D

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

Brilliant

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
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10/10 Excellent

kalpesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
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4/10 Poor

Luke

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, no WiFi in room, no signal, no hot water after 10
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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8/10 Good

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As I did not see all the property I cannot review the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024