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Our top choices for Carlisle hostels

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1. YHA Keswick - Hostel

YHA Keswick - Hostel
4.0 star property
Keswick
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (86 reviews)
"Did exactly what it needed to do. Free parking for the van within walking distance. Lovely food and great staff."
United Kingdom
Gareth
The price is £45
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
YHA Keswick - Hostel
Garden

2. YHA Helvellyn - Hostel

YHA Helvellyn - Hostel
2.0 star property
Penrith
8.8 out of 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."
United Kingdom
Matthew
The price is £35
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
YHA Helvellyn - Hostel
Front of property

3. YHA Buttermere - Hostel

YHA Buttermere - Hostel
3.0 star property
Cockermouth
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (41 reviews)
"Excellent value for money, lovely staff, clean "
United Kingdom
Karen
The price is £39
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
YHA Buttermere - Hostel
Aerial view

4. YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel
4.0 star property
Ambleside
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (52 reviews)
"YHA Grasmere is a massive, well-maintained property with a really great team of staff. The kitchen and dining areas are huge and spotless, and having plenty of showers on every floor means you never have to wait around. The rooms, showers, and toilets were all kept very clean. Just a couple of minor maintenance issues: the light fixture above the mirror in my room didn't work, and one of the toilets took a few tries to get it to flush properly. Aside from those small quirks, everything else was...
Canada
Vineeth
The price is £32
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel
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Top Carlisle Hotel Reviews

Keswick Country House Hotel

Keswick Country House Hotel

8/10 Good
"Property is a bit tired, some of the furniture couches chairs worn. However the hotel was clean and welcoming. Possibly introducing a continental breakfast would go down well. I would possibly stay again. Easy walk to town centre."
Hendry 5-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Keswick Country House Hotel

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Carlisle Hostels information

Number of reviews
233
Accommodation
4 Hostels
Lowest Price
£32
Highest Price
£45

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Carlisle?
You may be able to find reasonable prices at these Carlisle accommodations, which get good reviews from our travellers: Cumbria Park Hotel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Carlisle Station. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi, a TV in a common area and multilingual staff at this guest house. Crown and Mitre Hotel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Carlisle Station. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking at this guest house.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Carlisle?
Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here's a little information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 13°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. Average annual precipitation for Carlisle is 1076 mm.
What is there to see and do in Carlisle?
Depending on what interests you, you might enjoy these things around Carlisle. Get out into nature with places such as Solway Coast, North Pennines and Bitts Park. Cultural attractions include Solway Aviation Museum, Carlisle Guildhall and Tullie House Museum and Gallery. Visit landmarks such as Saint Michael's Church, Calthwaite Hall and Lanercost Priory.
What's the best way to get to and around Carlisle while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Carlisle in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Carlisle (CAX), located 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from the city centre. Once you've arrived, you may want to use public transport to get around. To check out more of the surrounding area, hop on a train at Carlisle Station, Carlisle Railway Station (CXX) or Dalston (Cumbria) Station.

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