• Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Private Bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests

The YHA Ambleside sits on the shores of Lake Windermere in the Lake District. It offers a range of budget accommodations and a café serving local food. After being refurbished, the property now features newly decorated rooms, a new restaurant and a decked terrace with lake views. Some bedrooms have views across both the lake and the Langdale Pikes. This hostel offers private rooms with en-suite or allocated sole-use bathrooms. The bar offers a range of local ales and there is a large garden. There are many walking and cycling routes surrounding YHA Ambleside, and there is a bike store on site. A variety of watersports can be enjoyed on the lake. Ambleside village is a 10-minute walk from the YHA hostel. It has a selection of quaint tea rooms, artisan shops and country pubs. The majority of rooms contain bunk beds. Breakfast is available for an additional charge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Youth Hostels Association
Hotel chain/brand

Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Ambleside, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 twin bed
and
2 bunk beds
2 bunk beds
1 full bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 full bed
and
3 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
6.8
Low score for Ambleside
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  • Fs
    United States of America United States of America
    Location, restaurant and dining area were all good, and the staff were all kind and helpful. It's an older building and a youth hostel, so by those standards it's doing a good job of upkeep. Bit of cobwebs and dust in the rooms and windows but...
  • Skoric
    Qatar Qatar
    Staff is very polite and friendly. Asked them to take early breakfast since we needed to be on our way early morning, and they prepare for us breakfast for take away with message that made my day! Place is very nice and location is nice. I hope i...
  • Enoch
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Most part of the facility is satisfactory including the water refill section by the entrance

Area info

Amenities of YHA Ambleside
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

YHA Ambleside takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

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.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo JCB Cash YHA Ambleside 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

YHA cannot accept bookings for 16 people or more. Any such bookings will be canceled by YHA.

The maximum length of stay is 14 consecutive nights. Following any stay of 14 nights, guests may not stay in any YHA accommodations for at least seven nights.

The ID must match the name and address on the booking. Where a booking is for more than one person, the named person on the booking will need to provide proof of identify that matches the name and address on the booking.

ID will also be requested from anyone guests over 16 old. These IDs must match the name they sign in with at check in.

Passports of all international guests will be requested upon check-in.

Please note discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hosteling International as part of this booking.

Towels are not included in the room rate. Guests can hire them at the property or bring their own.

Please contact YHA directly for more information about accessible facilities.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about YHA Ambleside

  • Guests staying at YHA Ambleside can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • YHA Ambleside is 0.9 miles from the center of Ambleside. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Check-in at YHA Ambleside is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • YHA Ambleside offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Canoeing