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YHA Windermere - Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Lake Windermere

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Tent | Bed sheets, wheelchair access
Food and drink
Garden
In the heart of Windermere, YHA Windermere - Hostel offers a tranquil retreat with a garden, outdoor furniture, and laundry facilities. Enjoy dinner at the on-site restaurant or relax in the communal kitchens with heating and free infant beds for families.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (9)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Communal living room
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (5)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free self parking
$28 nightly
The total price is $34
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees

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Bed sheets, wheelchair access

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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Bed sheets, wheelchair access

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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Room (2 Bed Private) | 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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Bed sheets, wheelchair access

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

Highlights

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

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Bed sheets, wheelchair access

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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The Windermere Hotel

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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
7.4 out of 10, Good, 768 reviews
$69 nightly
The price is $83
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lake Windermere - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Bowness Pier - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Orrest Head - 7 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 92 min drive
  • Windermere Station - 4 min drive
  • Staveley Station - 13 min drive
  • Kendal Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Homeground - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Waterhead Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Italia - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Tilly Bar & Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Crafty Baa - ‬4 min drive

About this property

YHA Windermere - Hostel

YHA Windermere - Hostel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Lake Windermere. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Communal living room
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Limited housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
  • Towels are available for an extra charge of GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International
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.

National rating

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

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at YHA Windermere - Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at YHA Windermere - Hostel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at YHA Windermere - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at YHA Windermere - Hostel and nearby?

YHA Windermere - Hostel has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near YHA Windermere - Hostel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around YHA Windermere - Hostel like?

YHA Windermere - Hostel is located a short 12-minute walk from Townend.

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Reviews

YHA Windermere - Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay - great views and clean
Max, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!

Beautiful location, view and accommodation! Highly recommend 👌
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Janet, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

YHA is always the best place to meet new friends
Wei, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful views, friendly staff
Jana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kelly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A room with a view

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

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely people who made us feel so welcome
Bill, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Natasha, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Joey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Superb location. Good facilities. A little expensive.
Jonny, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Rakesh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
D, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Onsite camping, Amazing view, value for money, excellent staff, at canteen cook your own or order from reception. Overall 10/10
kalpesh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Georgina, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dingkai, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

6/10 Good

Richard, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jack, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

As I did not see all the property I cannot review the property.
Ernest, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Reasonable price for the location
Gary, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Väldigt mysigt boende

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.
Martin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Warm and cosy

A great base to stay when visiting Kendal calling
Thushara, 3-night trip