• Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

Located in the Cumbrian countryside, conveniently located to visit the Lake District, YHA Helvellyn has on-site free parking and a bar. The nearest village, Glenridding, is a 6-minute drive from the hostel. Each room at YHA Helvellyn comes with shared bathroom facilities. Guests can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and nature watching. Patterdale, on the shores of Ullswater Lake is just over 2 miles from the hostel and Windermere is a 30-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
6.5
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Low score for Glenridding
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Bernard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly, welcoming and very helpful and knowledgeable staff. Great food. Needless to say, excellent walks right outside the front door!
  • Tina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing location...stunning walks and swims right on the doorstep. Friendly welcoming staff.
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location for hiking, clean facilities, and a good breakfast, everything desired from a good hostel/bunkhouse!

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of YHA Helvellyn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Packed lunches
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
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 Helvellyn takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 5:00 PM to 10:00 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.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo JCB Cash YHA Helvellyn 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 all other adult guests. These IDs must match the name they sign in with at 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 Helvellyn

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

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan

  • YHA Helvellyn has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing

  • YHA Helvellyn is 1.3 miles from the center of Glenridding. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Check-in at YHA Helvellyn is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.