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YHA Ambleside - Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, steps from Lake Windermere

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Bar (on property)
Boating
Shared kitchen
Lake
YHA Ambleside - Hostel is centrally located in Ambleside, featuring an on-site restaurant and coffee shop. Guests love the garden terrace with free WiFi for planning activities. Previous visitors consistently praise the helpful staff who enhance their stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 123
AED 148 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sep - 11 Sep

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Private bathroom
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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room, Ensuite (Private, 5 Bed)

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  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room (Private, 5 Bed)

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  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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

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Room, Ensuite (Private, 6 Bed)

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  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (Private, 4 Bed)

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room, Multiple Beds (Private, 5 Bed)

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  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Room (Private, 3 Bed)

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

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Room, Multiple Beds (Private, 5 Bed)

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Private bathroom
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  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Room (Private, 3 Bed)

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

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Room (Private, 2 Bed)

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

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

About the neighborhood

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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

  • Windermere Station - 8 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Lion - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wateredge Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Apple Pie - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬3 min drive

About this property

YHA Ambleside - Hostel

Upscale hostel near Lake Windermere
Consider a stay at YHA Ambleside - Hostel and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and a vending machine
  • 1 meeting room, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Extra amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Conference space
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • 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: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 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
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)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is YHA Ambleside - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at YHA Ambleside - Hostel?

Limited spots are available.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA Ambleside - Hostel located?

Situated in Ambleside, this hostel is steps from Ambleside Pier and Lake Windermere. Borrans Park and Ambleside Climbing Wall are also within 15 minutes.

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YHA Ambleside - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 192 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Liked: Amenities
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vamshi Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay, very nice staff all over best play to stay in Lake District
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

Enjoyable stay

Enjoyable stay- so nice to be right on the lake as wel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff are very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tomiwa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely property
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was really good. Beds werent comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Love it!

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location and excellent facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

graeme

Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vishesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Young

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and staff services
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chenchira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like this place. Staff were nice and welcoming. Would definitely coming back again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic but clean and great location next to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Zak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and ideal for a stoppover while we do the 3 peaks challenge
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jun Kyeoung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good location close to the lake
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Findlay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed before and enjoyed it and never had any issues
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Irfan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Swathi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Stunning location, great service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ged

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very good ill go there again 10 out of 10 thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

glyn

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

lakeside retreat

idea location for anyone
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

HOWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Basic digs great staff

The room was adequate but hot. Staff were great It sufficed for our needs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The most Stunning View.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023