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Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for sightseeing. This destination’s bars offer plenty of opportunities to treat your taste buds, and the lake views create an appealing natural setting.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dormitory-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), low prices and a social environment.

Ready to book a hostel? These ones have the highest reviews from our travellers and could be a good place to look first: Wayfarers Independent Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Penrith Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a shared/communal kitchen. You’ll find lockers in all rooms. YHA Helvellyn - Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as a restaurant. You’ll find linens in all rooms. YHA Patterdale - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Ullswater. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a restaurant. Rooms come with linens.

The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 12°C, while the coldest months are December and January, with an average of 3°C. The snowiest months in Penrith are February, January, March and April, with each month seeing an average of 20 cm of snowfall.

Overall, Penrith is known for its countryside, bars and forests. Major attractions include Lake District National Park, Ullswater and Derwentwater. Get out into nature with places such as Yorkshire Dales National Park, Aira Force and North Pennines. Cultural attractions include Penrith & Eden Museum, Mayburgh Henge and Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum.

Keep this information about transit options in Penrith on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.), 53.9 mi (86.7 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Carlisle (CAX), located 19.3 mi (31.1 km) away. Once you’re on the ground, you might want to use public transport during your trip. To check out more of the area, take a train from Penrith Station, Langwathby Station or Lazonby & Kirkoswald Station.