Windermere Hostels
Book hostels in Windermere and the surrounding villages. YHA and independent hostels around Windermere lake. Scroll down or go to Map View.
YHA Windermere hostel
Just 2 miles from Windermere Village, this Windermere hostel is set in 4 acres of semi wooded grounds and has 69 rooms. Glamping in the grounds also available from Easter to the end of October.
- Restaurant and bar
- Parking. Cycle store
- Laundry. Drying room
- Bed in a single gender dorm from £13.00
- Private room from £25.00
- Tipi or Bell Tent from £35
YHA Ambleside hostel
A fantastic location on the shores of Windermere lake, within walking distance of Ambleside and close to Ambleside pier for boats around the lake. 249 beds including 11 en-suite rooms.
- Bar, restaurant & lakeside terrace
- Parking. Cycle store
- Laundry. Drying room. Luggage store
- Self-catering kitchen. BBQ area
- Bed in a single gender dorm from £18.00
- Private room from £39.00
Lake District Backpackers Hostel
Located in the centre of Windermere Village, just 2 minutes walk from the main train and bus station and in the centre of all the shops, bars and restaurants. An independently owned Windermere hostel.
- Breakfast, tea & coffee included
- Steam room
- Laundry facilities. Luggage storage
- Self-catering kitchen
- Bed in a single gender dorm from £16.75
- Private room from £39.00
Grasmere Hostel
A deluxe 4 star luxury hostel just a short stroll from Grasmere village. With extensive facilities of a very good quality, this independent hostel has 24 beds, including dorms and 5 ensuite rooms.
- 400 yards to a real ale Lakeland Inn
- 2 self-catering kitchens. Bike store
- Laundry. Drying room. Parking. Sauna
- Dorm bed from £20.00
- Private ensuite room from £60.00
- Ensuite pod from £50
YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe
Just two minutes’ walk from Grasmere village, this converted 80 bed mansion has spectacular views of the surrounding fells. A family friendly hostel with extensive grounds and safe play area.
- Licensed bar. Meals available. Small shop
- Self-catering kitchen. BBQ area.
- Parking. Cycle store
- Laundry. Drying room
- Bed in a single gender dorm from £15.00
- Private room from £29.00
Thorney How Grasmere
A privately owned independent hostel in a 350 year old Lakeland farmhouse in extensive grounds, just 10 minutes walk from Grasmere village. 7 rooms are ensuite. Overall up to 42 beds.
- Restaurant and bar
- Self-catering guest kitchen
- Parking. Cycle store. Bike hire
- Drying room. Luggage storage
- Full cooked breakfast available at extra charge
- Private room from £80.00 for 4 adults
Elterwater Hostel
Situated just a very short stroll from the centre of Elterwater village, and close to the banks of the river Rothay, this privately owned independent hostel has 38 beds. .
- 2 minutes walk from a Lakeland Inn
- Self-catering kitchen. Meals available
- Cycle store
- Drying room
- Dorm bed from £19.50
- Private room from £52.80
YHA Hawkshead
Overlooking Esthwaite Water and 20 minutes walk from Hawkshead village, YHA Hawkshead is a grade II listed building with 106 beds. A mixture of dorm rooms and private rooms, some en-suite.
- Restaurant and bar
- Self-catering kitchen
- Parking. Cycle store. Drying room
- Bed in a single gender dorm from £13.00
- Private room from £25.00
- Tipi, Pod or Bell Tent from £25
YHA Coniston Holly How
Excellent for activity breaks, this traditional Lakeland house hostel is just a 5 minute walk into Coniston village. 60 beds between dorms, private rooms and camping.
- Licensed bar. Meals available
- Parking. Cycle store. Drying room
- Self-catering kitchen
- Bed in a single gender dorm from £13.00
- Private room from £35.00
- Tipis from £39
YHA Coniston Coppermines
Informal and cozy, YHA Coniston Coppermines is 500 feet up the ascent of the Old Man of Coniston in a wonderful wild landscape. 20 minutes walk to Coniston village, 30 minutes back up. 26 beds.
- Licensed bar. Meals available
- Self-catering kitchen
- Parking. Cycle store
- Drying room
- Bed in a single gender dorm from £13.00
- Private room from £35.00
YHA Langdale
10 minute drive from Ambleside and 20 minutes walk from Elterwater village. A wonderful old mansion, steeped in history, with unparalleled views of the Langdale Pikes. Great base for walking the fells.
- Licensed bar. Meals available.
- Self-catering kitchen. Basic shop. BBQ area
- Parking. Cycle store
- Laundry. Drying room
- Bed in a single gender dorm from £13.00
- Private room from £35.00
