Windermere Hostels

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.

image of the YHA Windermere, one of the most popular Lake District hostels
  • 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

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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.

image of YHA Ambleside, a lakeside hostel in the Lake District
  • 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

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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.

image of Backpackers hostel in the Lake District
  • 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

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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.

image of Grasmere hostel, one of the private hostels in the Lake District
  • 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

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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.

image of YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe, one of the largest Lake District hostels
  • 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

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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.

image of thorney how youth hostel in the Lake District
  • 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

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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. .

image of Elterwater Hostel budget accommodation in the Lake District
  • 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

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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.

YHA Hawkshead, a youth hostel in the Lake District
  • 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

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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.

image of the YHA Coniston Holly How, one of the YHA Lake District hostels
  • 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

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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.

image of the YHA Coniston, one of the rural Lake District hostels
  • 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

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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.

image of the YHA Langdale, one of the Lake District hostels near Ambleside
  • 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

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