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YHA Hawkshead - Hostel

Property class: 3

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At YHA Hawkshead - Hostel, you can look forward to a garden, an arcade/games 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.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is £34
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept

Room options

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View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only (Sleeps 6, Shared Bathroom)

A room with bunk beds, a door, and a sink.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleeps 6, Shared Bathroom)

A room with bunk beds, a door, and a sink.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Room (3 Bed Private with Shared Bathroom)

A bunk bed room with a green carpet, a white door, and a small stool.

Room (3 Bed Private with Shared Bathroom)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Room (3 Bed Private including Double Bed)

A bunk bed room with a green carpet, a white door, and a small stool.

Room (3 Bed Private including Double Bed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Room (4 Bed Private with Shared bathroom)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with a view of greenery, a radiator, and a small stool.

Room (4 Bed Private with Shared bathroom)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Room (5 Bed Private with Shared bathroom)

A bunk bed room with a green carpet, a white door, and a small stool.

Room (5 Bed Private with Shared bathroom)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Room (6 Bed Private with Shared bathroom)

A room with bunk beds, a door, and a sink.

Room (6 Bed Private with Shared bathroom)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Room (8 Bed Private)

A room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, a radiator, and a sink.

Room (8 Bed Private)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Room (5 Bed Double Private Ensuite)

A bunk bed room with a green carpet, a white door, and a small stool.

Room (5 Bed Double Private Ensuite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Tent

A large, colorful tipi with a blue and white design, surrounded by trees and a stone building in the background.

Tent

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds
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About the area

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
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Hawkshead, Ambleside, England, LA22 0QD

What's nearby

  • A church with a tall, pointed tower and a large, arched window.
    Church of St Mary
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A duckling in a nest surrounded by straw and branches.
    World of Beatrix Potter
    19 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Grizedale Forest
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hawkshead Grammar School
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Beatrix Potter Gallery
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Burneside Station
    23 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    155 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lake View Garden
    13 min drive
  • Joey's Cafe
    10 min drive
  • The Drunken Duck Inn & Restaurant
    8 min drive
  • Driftwood
    13 min drive
  • The Albert
    13 min drive

About this property

YHA Hawkshead - Hostel

  • Hostel near Lake Windermere
  • You can look forward to a garden, an arcade/games 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 property
    • Secured bike storage, a billiards/pool table and a water dispenser
  • More amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 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

More

  • 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 11.95 for adults and from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Hawkshead - Hostel on 10 Sept 2026 start from £34, including 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 at YHA Hawkshead - Hostel?

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?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA Hawkshead - Hostel located?

Situated in Ambleside, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead Grammar School and Beatrix Potter Gallery. Church of St Mary and Hill Top Farm are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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