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A room with a large bay window overlooking a lake, two leather chairs, a wooden table, and a banner advertising a lakeside restaurant.

A round table with four blue chairs, a wooden table top, and a blue pendant light.

A lakeside restaurant with outdoor seating and a flag indicating its name.

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1. YHA Ambleside - Hostel

YHA Ambleside - Hostel

4.0 star property

Ambleside

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (206 reviews)

9.0/10

Wonderful

(206 reviews)

"Excellent place to stay "

Arun

The price is €44

€44

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

YHA Ambleside - Hostel

A cozy restaurant with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a buffet area.

A campsite with two tipi-style tents, each with a picnic table in front.

A room with a wooden ceiling and two skylights with brown curtains.

A bunk bed with a mural of a boat on the wall, a window with curtains, and a framed certificate on the wall.

2. YHA Windermere - Hostel

YHA Windermere - Hostel

4.0 star property

Windermere

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (89 reviews)

9.0/10

Wonderful

(89 reviews)

"Fantastic stay - great views and clean"

Max

YHA Windermere - Hostel

A wooden cabin with a bed and two chairs outside.

A large, white building with a symmetrical facade, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and dense greenery.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a menu stand. Large windows provide a view of greenery outside.

3. YHA Hawkshead - Hostel

YHA Hawkshead - Hostel

3.0 star property

Ambleside

7.8 out of 10, Good, (51 reviews)

7.8/10

Good

(51 reviews)

"Clean room staff amazing bar ok kitchen didn’t go in"

Emma

YHA Hawkshead - Hostel

A room with wooden shelves displaying various ceramic items, a wooden bench, and a table with papers.

A historic church with twin spires and a stone facade, adjacent to a traditional stone building with a green roof.

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A cozy room with a wooden bench, a red leather sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area in the background.

4. Kirkby Stephen Hostel

Kirkby Stephen Hostel

2.0 star property

Kirkby Stephen

8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (34 reviews)

8.6/10

Excellent

(34 reviews)

"Cool place! Perfectly fine for a hostel. Well equipped kitchen. Nice people!"

Daun

The price is €137

€137

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

Kirkby Stephen Hostel

A bar area with a variety of drinks, a TV screen, and a selection of desserts.

A coastal town with traditional white buildings, a river, and hills in the background.

A wooden deck with a metal railing, leading to a glass door with a view of a green park and a river.

A riverside walkway with a stone bridge, wooden buildings, and lush greenery.

5. YHA Keswick - Hostel

YHA Keswick - Hostel

4.0 star property

Keswick

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (88 reviews)

9.2/10

Wonderful

(88 reviews)

"Did exactly what it needed to do. Free parking for the van within walking distance. Lovely food and great staff."

Gareth

The price is €54

€54

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

YHA Keswick - Hostel

A stone cottage with a view of a stone wall, a wooden fence, and a picnic table.

A traditional stone building with a white facade, a front entrance, and a small porch area.

A campsite with a green tent and a camper van, surrounded by trees and a small stream.

A bar area with a wooden counter, hanging light bulbs, and a menu board.

6. YHA Helvellyn - Hostel

YHA Helvellyn - Hostel

2.0 star property

Penrith

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (54 reviews)

8.8/10

Excellent

(54 reviews)

"Hostel itself is very good with everything needed for a good stay. The road leading to the hostel however is almost unsuitable for vehicles and this is not mentioned when booking. Almost 1 mile of rough terrain is enough to cause significant damage."

Matthew

YHA Helvellyn - Hostel

A stone building with a sign reading "Great Langdale Bunhouse."

A wooden door with a number 2 sign, a white wall, and a hallway leading to another room.

A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, white walls, and a wooden door with a pedestrian symbol.

A hallway with a wooden wall and a white door.

7. Great Langdale Bunkhouse Hostel

Great Langdale Bunkhouse Hostel

1.0 star property

Ambleside

7.6 out of 10, Good, (18 reviews)

7.6/10

Good

(18 reviews)

"amazing location!!! the surrounding area is absolutely beautiful and vicky is super helpful! had such a lovely stay thank you so much"

Clara

The price is €56

€56

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

Great Langdale Bunkhouse Hostel

A stone building with a red door and windows, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.

A spacious hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area, and a glass partition.

A lounge area with a wooden door labeled "Lounge," a red sofa, a black armchair, a small table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A room with a large window, a wooden desk with brochures, a red sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a bookshelf.

8. YHA Buttermere - Hostel

YHA Buttermere - Hostel

3.0 star property

Cockermouth

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (42 reviews)

9.0/10

Wonderful

(42 reviews)

"Spot on"

Capt Michael

YHA Buttermere - Hostel

A large, two-story house with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

A staircase with a wooden handrail, a wall-mounted picture, a window with a view of greenery, and a hanging light fixture.

A window with a grid pattern, framed by white columns, and two informational signs below it.

A building with multiple windows and a wooden bench in the foreground.

9. YHA Coniston Holly How - Hostel

YHA Coniston Holly How - Hostel

3.0 star property

Coniston

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (35 reviews)

9.0/10

Wonderful

(35 reviews)

"Great place to stay after a long hike, everything you need and tasty breakfast."

Michael

YHA Coniston Holly How - Hostel

A large, historic stone house with multiple chimneys, surrounded by autumn foliage and a mountainous backdrop.

A set of stone steps ascending a rocky slope in a forested area.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows with curtains.

A wooden staircase with a view of a room below, a window with a plant, and patterned wallpaper.

10. YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

4.0 star property

Ambleside

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (54 reviews)

8.8/10

Excellent

(54 reviews)

"Great value for the money. Bunk Bed was too firm."

Jun Kyeoung

The price is €38

€38

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

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Hostels in Cumbria

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Our top choices for Cumbria hostels

1. YHA Ambleside - Hostel

2. YHA Windermere - Hostel

3. YHA Hawkshead - Hostel

4. Kirkby Stephen Hostel

5. YHA Keswick - Hostel

6. YHA Helvellyn - Hostel

7. Great Langdale Bunkhouse Hostel

8. YHA Buttermere - Hostel

9. YHA Coniston Holly How - Hostel

10. YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

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