At YHA Hawkshead - Hostel, you can look forward to a garden, an arcade/game room, and a library. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
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1 bedroom
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1 Twin Bunk Bed
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10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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About the neighborhood
Ambleside is home to YHA Hawkshead - Hostel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater, while Hawkshead Grammar School and Beatrix Potter Gallery are cultural highlights. Go Ape Grizedale and Lakes Aqaurium are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and mountain climbing nearby. Visit our Ambleside travel guide
You can look forward to a garden, an arcade/game room, and a library at YHA Hawkshead - Hostel. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
Secured bicycle storage, a billiards/pool table, and a water dispenser
More amenities include:
Communal kitchens, heating, and daily housekeeping
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
Arcade/game room
Bicycle storage
Billiards/pool table
Library
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
3 steps to reach entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
More
2 floors
Built in 1821
Communal living room
Edwardian architecture
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Shower
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
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Front desk (limited hours)
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
Cribs (infant 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)
Firewood fee: GBP 12 per person per stay
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; cash is not accepted
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 Hawkshead - Hostel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at YHA Hawkshead - Hostel?
As of 18 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Hawkshead - Hostel on 10 September 2026 start from AED 141, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at YHA Hawkshead - 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 Hawkshead - Hostel?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is YHA Hawkshead - Hostel located?
Situated in Ambleside, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead Grammar School, and Beatrix Potter Gallery. Church of St Mary and Hill Top Farm are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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