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YHA Ambleside - Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Lake Windermere

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Nestled in the heart of Ambleside, YHA Ambleside - Hostel offers a warm welcome with its on-site restaurant and coffee shop. Indulge in a meal from Restaurant or unwind on the garden terrace with free WiFi. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Communal living room
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (5)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Children's menu
The current price is S$70
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun

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Room, Ensuite (Private, 4 Bed)

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Private bathroom
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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Room, Ensuite (Private, 5 Bed)

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  • Sleeps 5
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Room (Private, 5 Bed)

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Room, Ensuite (Private, 6 Bed)

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Room (Private, 4 Bed)

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  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Room (Private, 3 Bed)

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  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds (Private, 5 Bed)

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Room (Private, 3 Bed)

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  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

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

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
Waterhead, Ambleside, England, LA22 0EU

What's nearby

  • Ambleside Pier - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Rydal Mount - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Wray Castle - 9 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 119 min drive
  • Windermere Station - 8 min drive
  • Staveley Station - 17 min drive
  • Burneside Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ambleside Pier - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Lily Bar in Ambleside - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Waterhead Coffee Shop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

YHA Ambleside - Hostel

YHA Ambleside - Hostel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

Catalan, Dutch, English, French, German, Indonesian, Polish, Slovenian, Spanish, Turkish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 60 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • 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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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • On-site parking only available on request
    • On-site parking is limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Special features

Dining

Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
  • Towels are available for an extra charge of GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
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.

Also known as

YHA Ambleside Hostel
YHA Hostel
YHA Ambleside
YHA
Yha Ambleside Hotel Ambleside
YHA Ambleside Lake District

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at YHA Ambleside - Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at YHA Ambleside - Hostel?

Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

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

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

Are there restaurants at or near YHA Ambleside - Hostel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Restaurant.

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

YHA Ambleside - Hostel is a short 1-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 6 minutes' walk from Borrans Park.

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YHA Ambleside - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
Room
Parking
Lake
Value
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View
Shower
Bathroom

What guests liked

  • Cooked breakfast in the morning was great and food in the breakfast lounge was tasty. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Amazing place to stay, very nice staff all over best play to stay in Lake District
2-night trip

10/10

Enjoyable stay- so nice to be right on the lake as wel!
2-night trip

10/10

Love the views, room was clean as were showers and toilets. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food in bar and breakfast lounge was tasty. Parking is interesting!
4-night trip

8/10

Great location, staff are very friendly.
1-night trip

8/10

lovely property
5-night trip

10/10

Best hostel I’ve ever stayed in
3-night trip

10/10

Excellent location
1-night trip

10/10

I like this place. Staff were nice and welcoming. Would definitely coming back again.
1-night trip

10/10

Amazing location and excellent facilities
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent location and staff services
2-night trip

10/10

Great location and great value
1-night trip

10/10

Basic but clean and great location next to the lake.
1-night trip

8/10

Cheap and ideal for a stoppover while we do the 3 peaks challenge
1-night trip

8/10

Good location close to the lake
1-night trip

10/10

Stayed before and enjoyed it and never had any issues
1-night trip

8/10

Location
1-night trip

10/10

My go to place whenever I visit Ambleside. Best view and best prices for a young explorer. Mustn’t forget the great staff and lovely food, great location right by the lake for some peace and quiet and close enough to town for any shopping:) Lovely place.
5-night trip

10/10

Absolutely love the location of this yha. Right by Windermere Was upgraded to a lake and Mountain View room, what’s not to like. Staff were friendly. Big communal space.
1-night trip

10/10

Set in a beautiful location and just 20 min from the town centre by foot, this property was ideally located to explore the area. It was very clean and the staff were friendly.
4-night trip

8/10

All ok
2-night trip

10/10

It was very good ill go there again 10 out of 10 thank you
1-night trip

8/10

idea location for anyone
1-night trip

8/10

The room was adequate but hot. Staff were great It sufficed for our needs
3-night trip

10/10

The most Stunning View.
3-night trip

10/10

Very nice staff and location. So much I have booked again for another week. Regardless of the building and location its the staff that make a place. So its 5 stars.
1-night trip