Less than 5 minutes’ walk from the center of Penrith, Wayfarers Independent Hostel provides comfortable accommodations to Lake District visitors. With a TV lounge, kitchen and dining room, this family-run hostel also has an outdoor terrace and offers free Wi-Fi access. Wayfarers Independent Hostel has private twin rooms with private bathrooms, as well as dormitories with bunk beds. All have lockers, bedside lights and bedding provided, with towels available for hire. The kitchen and dining room provides an oven, hob, microwave and toaster, and there is free tea and coffee available throughout your stay. Among the facilities useful to cyclists and walkers are a drying room and secure indoor bike storage. This high-quality hostel is a 5-minute walk from Penrith Museum, Tourist Information Center and the town’s cinema. Keswick and Derwent Water are a 25-30 minute drive from Penrith.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Penrith, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Laurie
    United States of America United States of America
    Clean, comfortable fully stocked kitchen and apartment. Kind staff, nice to cook a healthy meal after lots of restaurants. Great price for a lovely neighborhood and stay.
  • Arni
    Iceland Iceland
    Super nice! Best hostel so far. The facilities are great, the hosts are humble and super friendly. Facilities have most things you need, medium sozed rooms, lockers, and the beds are very comfy. Also great location! Very happy to get to give them...
  • Martha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Kitchen and other facilities were brilliant. Much better than expected. We cooked 3 meals there and were surprised by the quality of utensils, pots and pans etc.

Area info

Amenities of Wayfarers Independent Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Wayfarers Independent Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 50 is required on arrival. That's about USD 62. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Wayfarers Independent Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are requested to inform the property of their expected arrival time. This can be noted in the Special Request box when booking.

We do not accept stag/hen parties. For the comfort and enjoyment of all our guests, we accept quiet groups only.

Please inform Wayfarers Independent Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Wayfarers Independent Hostel

  • The prices at Wayfarers Independent Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Wayfarers Independent Hostel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Wayfarers Independent Hostel is 1,300 feet from the center of Penrith. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Wayfarers Independent Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)