YHA Hawkshead - Hostel

7.6Good23 reviewsSee rooms

Hostel

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Breakfast
Accessible
Garden

About this place

Amenities Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and an exciting arcade/game room. The hostel also offers a picnic area, vending machine, and bike storage for your convenience. Dining Options Savor a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant and grab a drink at the bar/lounge. Don't miss the daily buffet breakfasts for a small fee. Location Explore popular landmarks like Grizedale Forest and Beatrix Potter Gallery within a short distance. The hostel's proximity to Lake Windermere and other attractions makes it an ideal choice for your stay. Take in the views from the garden and experience the charm of YHA Hawkshead - Hostel. Book now for an unforgettable experience!

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10 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Room (3 Bed Private including Double Bed) Double bed, Twin beds	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Room (5 Bed Private with Shared bathroom) Double bed, Twin beds, Bunk bed	Sleeps 5	Show prices
Room (4 Bed Private with Shared bathroom) 2 × Bunk bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Room (8 Bed Private) 4 × Bunk bed	Sleeps 8	Show prices
Room (3 Bed Private with Shared Bathroom) Twin beds, Bunk bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Shared Dormitory, Men only (Sleeps 6, Shared Bathroom) Bunk bed	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Room (6 Bed Private with Shared bathroom) 3 × Bunk bed	Sleeps 6	Show prices
Tent Double bed, 3 × Twin beds	Sleeps 5	Show prices
Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleeps 6, Shared Bathroom) Bunk bed	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Room (5 Bed Double Private Ensuite) Double bed, Bunk bed, Twin beds	Sleeps 5	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Food & drink

Breakfast

Accessibility

Accessible

Outdoor

Garden

Location

Address
Hawkshead, Ambleside, England, LA22 0QD, United Kingdom
8 km from the center of Ambleside

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 17:00. Check-out by 10:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.
Can I add breakfast?
Breakfast is available with selected room offers.

Guest reviews

7.623 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 23 reviews.

Cleanliness6.9

Service7.9

Location7.9

Room quality8.4

Amenities7.4

Value for money7.9

Food and drink7.4

gary
September 2025
8.0
+Room was basic but functional. It lived up to my expectations. Ideal for an overnight stay. Shower was warm and practical.
Laura
August 2025
8.0
+Bed was very comfortable, room very basic
Anite
Family · July 2025
8.0
+We stayed in a tent, it was amazing
Anthony
Group of friends · June 2024
10.0
+The parking for motorbikes was not great, As it was all gravel
Geoffrey
September 2022
6.0
+Generally as expected. The beds and linen could have been more comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped. A television lounge for adults would be good.
Antonio
Family · August 2022
8.0
+The location is nice and the staff is friendly and helpful .cool place to enjoy your holidays. But one thing I didn’t like about the property is that the basic amenities like towels were charged for because people spend so much money on the accommodation and I feel that it was not fair.
Junaid
Family · August 2022
4.0
+I loved that it was safe and it was a lovely hotel. I did not like it was so much noise at night. the bathroom and the showerroom was not clean.
T A
September 2020
8.0
“Highly Recommended!”
+An excellent and very enjoyable stay in the heart of the Lake District, with a beautiful view over Esthwaite Water. Ample free parking. Within easy reach of Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere, Coniston, Tarn Hows, and so much more! Staff were very welcoming and genuinely doing everything possible to ensure that you had a good stay. Only small issue was that Covid has closed down much of the communal areas, meaning that for a hostel it was particularly quiet, but this is entirely outside the control of the hostel. I would not hesitate to book again when next visiting the Lake District.
Jayne
Group of friends · September 2020
6.0
+The actual house of yha is beautiful. Set in lovely gardens. The room we had slept 3. Very small and cramped.
Matthew
June 2019
8.0
“Decent YHA, but people sharing room incnsiderate”
+Great service from staff - very friendly, welcoming, quick check in. Beds comfy as any other YHA beds. Plug sockets next to beds with USB sockets also, which makes life easier. Only downside was people coming in drunk at 12/1/2 (three separate waves) and not being courteous enough to keep quiet. There was some broken glass on the driveways the following morning though this didn't affect us as we came/left by foot.

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 17:00 · check-out until 10:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your unit

10 room types

Room (3 Bed Private including Double Bed)

Room (5 Bed Private with Shared bathroom)

Room (4 Bed Private with Shared bathroom)

Room (8 Bed Private)

Room (3 Bed Private with Shared Bathroom)

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

Room (6 Bed Private with Shared bathroom)

Tent

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

Room (5 Bed Double Private Ensuite)

What this place offers

Internet

Parking

Food & drink

Accessibility

Outdoor

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Is parking available?

Can I add breakfast?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews