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YHA Coniston Holly How - Hostel

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You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at YHA Coniston Holly How - Hostel. The on-site restaurant offers dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Room (5 Bed Private including Double Bed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

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  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Room (8 Bed Private)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Coniston is home to YHA Coniston Holly How - Hostel. John Ruskin's Grave and Brantwood are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Go Ape Grizedale and Ambleside Climbing Wall. Cocoa Hearts and The Herdy Shop are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Coniston travel guide
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YHA Coniston Holly How, Far End, Coniston, England, LA21 8DD

What's nearby

  • A calm lake with a pebbled shore, surrounded by hills and trees.
    Coniston Water
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • John Ruskin Museum
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • John Ruskin's Grave
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • beach near Steam Yacht Gondola
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • beach near Church Beck
    4 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Silecroft Station
    22 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN)
    132 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Three Shires Inn
    6 min drive
  • The Pier Cafe Bar
    10 min drive
  • The Wateredge Inn
    10 min drive
  • Bluebird Cafe
    18 min walk
  • Joey's Cafe
    11 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental 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 coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Business services

  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

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  • 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

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:30 AM - 10 AM) and Monday - Sunday (5 PM - 10 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 continental 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
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 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 Coniston Holly How - 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 Coniston Holly How - 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 Coniston Holly How - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA Coniston Holly How - Hostel located?

Situated in Coniston, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of John Ruskin Museum and John Ruskin's Grave. Coniston Water and Brantwood are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

YHA Coniston Holly How - Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect with many eateries a stones throw away. The staff is very warm and welcoming and the beds are super comfy. Lived the cosy and comforting vibe of the hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sze Hin Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for the first night of The Cumbria Way. No complaints. Friendly staff. Clean and spacious. Excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Amenities
Good location and adequate parking spaces. Beds not very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, lovely, well equipped hostel. The only thing I would change is the lack of plug points. All the beds had USB ports but none for actual plugs, there was only one in our dorm and a few others dotted around the hostel. Not everyone has a charger with a USB and if you're heading out for a day in the hills you need all devices fully charged for safety
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable weeklong stay. Good rooms, friendly staff, clean washrooms. Location also quite decent. Some really nice trails nearby. A bus stop nearby and ample parking for guests
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Govinda

Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely building. Incredible value at £15.00. No issues.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot close to lots of great walks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

Nice Hostel on edge of Village.

Staff were all very friendly, unfortunately due to Covid no food available at moment but your with in 5 minutes by foot from village centre where numerous food opportunities available.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too quiet, probably due to covid.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location for walking

A great location for loads of walks on the doorstep so no need to take and park the car elsewhere. Walking distance to shops, pubs, restaurants, take-away and Coniston Lake. Friendly and helpful staff and a nice clean place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely welcome from Glen, great system with booking slots for the showers, hostel was clean and felt covid safe 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Over thirty pounds for a bed in a dormitory - without breakfast. You've got to be having a laugh, right? Nope. Britain's young people are being priced out of the YHA. When I pointed this out to the receptionist, he said: you could always camp instead. Isn't this missing the point?
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No sockets to charge phones although extension lead provided...beds and washing facilities clean and functional and breakfast plenty of and up to high standard hostel a long way out though even though near village
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julia

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

Great budget stay-over

A solo walking trip...used YH Holly Howe as my base. Comfy beds, great breakfast, handy self-use kitchen and lovely helpful staff - will deffo be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Perfect for me.

My trip was for a few days walking in the hills around Coniston. I would happily give 5 star reviews for all elements because for me the experience provided everything I expected and more. However that would not be fair to the reader should anyone take notice of my review. The location, facilities and service were perfect for me. However closer inspection would reveal very basic sleeping arrangements and some rather dated and perhaps one could say shabby decoration in the dormitory to which I was assigned. However for the cost to me for the facilities I did not anticipate perfection. The breakfast provided was first class and there are more than adequate facilities to enjoy reading or games etc and a well stocked bar. The location is ideal for access to the facilities provided in the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charl

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

Nice hotel close to Lake Coniston.

Hostel at the base of a small mountain, brilliant for walks. The Hostel also has camping options available at a cheaper than surrounding campsites amount per night, available on both on front and back grounds of the building. Though not a star spot the grounds are rather nicely kept. Do keep an eye out for the odd sheep. The building itself is massive and contains both its own lounge and tv room, huge self-serving kitchen, and a wide option of toilets and shower stalls scattered throughout. Rooms old but kept together, also including beautiful surrounding views which feel like a blessing to wake up to.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sanjeewa F

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Worst Internet ever.. overpriced

It was alright.i made the booking last minute. For the price its not worth. Should include breakfast. We couldn't get Internet working. Its the worst Internet ever.i believe there's only one access point to entire hotel and its only reachable in one main lobby. I thought stay was overpriced. Staff was good. Nothing to complain about staff.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Svetlana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Un arrêt agréable dans la nature

Nous avons passé une nuit sans problème. Un accueil correcte avec toutes les explications nécessaires. L'endroit est magnifique et je propose ce hostel pour un séjour dans la nature. Le parc est magnifique. Coniston est très joli avec ses restaurants et ses s pubs sympa.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lean

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023