Title: Wayfarers Independent Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Wayfarers Independent Hostel Hostel in Penrith with free parking ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31730000/31728100/31728009/8fd175bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Equipment storage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31730000/31728100/31728009/74b2bccd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31730000/31728100/31728009/c508362c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31730000/31728100/31728009/6085fc6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Twin Room (The Apartment) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31730000/31728100/31728009/628451fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Wayfarers Independent Hostel sits in the city center yet provides a tranquil escape with its garden and library. Guests can enjoy the sunny terrace, connect with in-room WiFi, and take advantage of complimentary self-parking during their stay. 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 3 - Oct 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=31728009&PinnedHotelID=31728009&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=31728009&PinnedHotelID=31728009&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 4 - Oct 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=31728009&PinnedHotelID=31728009&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=31728009&PinnedHotelID=31728009&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 3 - Oct 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=31728009&PinnedHotelID=31728009&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=31728009&PinnedHotelID=31728009&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 10 - Oct 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=31728009&PinnedHotelID=31728009&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=31728009&PinnedHotelID=31728009&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 8 of 8 rooms ![Twin Room (Room 1) | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31730000/31728100/31728009/43ada32a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room (Room 1) 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Heating Fridge Private bathroom Microwave Cookware/dishes/utensils Oven Shared/communal kitchen Stovetop - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31730000/31728100/31728009/5cce93e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 4 bed dorm. No children) ### Highlights Heating Fridge Private bathroom Microwave Cookware/dishes/utensils Oven Shared/communal kitchen Stovetop - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31730000/31728100/31728009/a71493e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 4 bed dorm (2)No children) ### Highlights Heating Fridge Private bathroom Microwave Cookware/dishes/utensils Oven Shared/communal kitchen Stovetop - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31730000/31728100/31728009/a7de3cf7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in a 6 bed dorm. No children) ### Highlights Heating Fridge Private bathroom Microwave Cookware/dishes/utensils Oven Shared/communal kitchen Stovetop - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31730000/31728100/31728009/a7de3cf7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, Ensuite (Room 2 Private 6 Bed Bunk Room) 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating Fridge Private bathroom Microwave Cookware/dishes/utensils Oven Shared/communal kitchen Stovetop - Sleeps 6 - 3 Single Bunk Beds ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31730000/31728100/31728009/5cce93e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, Ensuite (Private 4 Bed Bunk Room) ### Highlights Heating Fridge Private bathroom Microwave Cookware/dishes/utensils Oven Shared/communal kitchen Stovetop - Sleeps 4 - 2 Single Bunk Beds ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31730000/31728100/31728009/a71493e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, Ensuite (Room 4 - Private 4 Bed Bunk Room) ### Highlights Heating Fridge Private bathroom Microwave Cookware/dishes/utensils Oven Shared/communal kitchen Stovetop - Sleeps 4 - 2 Single Bunk Beds ![Twin Room (The Apartment) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31730000/31728100/31728009/628451fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room (The Apartment) ### Highlights Heating Fridge Private bathroom Microwave Cookware/dishes/utensils Shared/communal kitchen Toaster Oven - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPenrith-Hotels-Wayfarers-Independent-Hostel.h31728009.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPenrith-Hotels-Wayfarers-Independent-Hostel.h31728009.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Penrith is home to Wayfarers Independent Hostel. Penrith & Eden Museum and Courtyard Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include St Andrew's Church and Penrith Castle. Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre and Acorn Bank are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Penrith travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penrith.dx5654) [View more Hostels in Penrith](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penrith-Hostels.d5654-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.66627%2C-2.75672&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PkilKImHNeoGY9l2r_gcvgT2C3o=) 19 Brunswick Square, Penrith, England, CA11 7LR ### What's nearby - Penrith Castle - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Rheged - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles - Lowther Castle and Gardens - 8 min drive - 6.4 miles - Ullswater - 9 min drive - 7.5 miles - Whinfell Forest - 10 min drive - 6.2 miles ### Getting around - Penrith Station - 8 min walk - Carlisle (CAX) - 38 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Royal Hotel Penrith - ‬2 min walk - ‪Board And Elbow - ‬5 min walk - ‪Dockray Hall - ‬6 min walk - ‪The Woolpack - ‬6 min walk - ‪The Narrow Bar - ‬5 min walk ## About this property ### Wayfarers Independent Hostel Hostel near Ullswater Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a library at Wayfarers Independent Hostel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hostel include: - Free self-parking - Smoke-free property, a TV in reception and a front desk safe Room features All guest rooms at Wayfarers Independent Hostel have amenities, such as free WiFi. Extra amenities include: - Communal kitchens with fridges, microwaves and ovens - Toasters, stovetops and cookware/dishes/utensils ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15690000/15685700/15685642/7dfa6dc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Foundry 34 Penrith - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Business services 8.6 Excellent 194 reviews £97 includes taxes & fees 26 Oct - 27 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=15685642&PinnedHotelID=15685642&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11520000/11518500/11518469/cb7ff1c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### YHA Helvellyn - Hostel Penrith - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 9.0 Wonderful 52 reviews £30 includes taxes & fees 5 Oct - 6 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=11518469&PinnedHotelID=11518469&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free offsite parking - Street parking available - Free self parking on site ### Things to do - Library - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - In-room microwave - In-room refrigerator ### Conveniences - Lockers - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - No housekeeping service ### Outdoors - Garden - Picnic area - Terrace ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Private bathroom ### Food and drink - Cleaning supplies - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Shared kitchen access - Toaster ### More - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests must contact the property for check-in information To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### 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 This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash 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 is also known as Wayfarers Independent Hostel Penrith Wayfarers Independent Penrith Wayfarers Independent Wayfarers Independent Hostel Penrith Wayfarers Independent Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Wayfarers Independent Hostel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Wayfarers Independent Hostel? > Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free. ### What time is check-in at Wayfarers Independent Hostel? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Wayfarers Independent Hostel? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Wayfarers Independent Hostel located? > Situated in Penrith, this hostel is steps away from Crafty Monkeys and Penrith & Eden Museum. St Andrew's Church and Penrith Castle are also within 10 minutes. Penrith Station is 8 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Wayfarers Independent Hostel Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 15 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Staff & service ### 10/10 Amenities ### 9.8/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elijah 30 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good value, comfortable, good & convenient location, easy and free parking ##### Elijah Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dailyn 29 Nov 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Darling, clean place. Mark at the front desk was friendly and helpful. ##### Dailyn Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel 7 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Daniel Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue 13 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Lovely kitchen and this hostel is perfectly set up for cyclists . Much appreciated ##### Sue Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maxwell 29 Apr 2024 ##### Maxwell Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn Dia 5 Apr 2024 ##### Dawn Dia Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlotte 29 Sept 2023 ##### Charlotte Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephan 17 Sept 2023 ##### Stephan Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jonathon 14 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Jonathon Stayed 1 night in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### donna 2 Jun 2022 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### donna Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simon 15 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Really great place. Friendly and informative welcome. The room was spotless and loved the little lights, phone holders and USB cables rigged up to the bunks ##### Simon Stayed 1 night in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria 8 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent Excellent stay, friendly helpful staff, clean room and lovely guests. Thank you! ##### Maria Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 13 Jun 2021 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 24 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 5 of us stayed here for a wedding, and this accommodation surpassed all of our expectations. Staff were extremely welcoming and friendly (even allowing us to check in early). The beds were really comfy, and bathroom facilities were excellent. The room was really clean, and had access to kitchen amenities. Would not hesitate to stay here again if I was in Penrith. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 30 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Perfect cycling stop for LEJoG ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alice 27 Apr 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Solid Really nice place. Friendly staff and good modern facilities. 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