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Waterhead, Ambleside, LA22 0EU, United Kingdom
#8 of 10 hotels in Ambleside
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 1543 hostel reviews
8.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.5
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Comfort
8.4
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
8.4
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Staff
9.2
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Value for money
8.8
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Free WiFi
6.7
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Reviewed: May 3, 2024
Adam
United Kingdom5 Reviews7.0“Bargain stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Dormitory Room (6 Adults)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
ID was annoying
Great shower
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: May 3, 2024
Gareth
United Kingdom8 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Overall, I’d happily stay at any YHA again. The cost per night was so cheap and for where you’re staying, you’ll struggl”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The shared shower wasn’t cleaned every day, and it needed cleaning. Fine one half as the water drained stuff, but not fine the other half with hair on the walk in shower floor.
You’ll struggle to find a better location for anywhere, never mind somewhere that cost my party of three £14 per night! Super convenient with the ferry port literally 30 meters away. Numerous pubs within a 5 min walk, Ambleside town is a 20 min walk. Car parking on site.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 2, 2024
Beddow
United Kingdom11 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The kitchen was poor, and there were only 2 oven/microwave pirex dishes ( which were never free to use) and a limited amount of pans. I feel that in high season, with multiple people and families, you would struggle to make any kind of meal
The location, that you have a sink, individual bed light wirh socket, secure lock up
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 2, 2024
Stephen
United Kingdom4 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast was okay and the room very much as you would expect in a hostel. Nice bar area and views over lake from room, beautiful.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: May 1, 2024
Tim
United Kingdom19 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Always a pleasure...”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The kitchen was closed yet again, so another trip without the sausage and mash from the restaurant.
As always, another pleasurable stay at the YHA in Ambleside. Superb view of the lake from the room, and the staff are as always polite, friendly, and professional.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Chris
United Kingdom25 Reviews8.0“Very good hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Check out is early at 10am, and the breakfast was limited on Sunday morning
Location, cleanliness, basic requirements for a hostel were fine
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 28, 2024
Valentyna
Ukraine11 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There is not enough space to park cars. My family arrived on Saturday. I was unable to park my car in the free parking lot near the hotel because there was no space. I had to pay for parking elsewhere and still walk 19 minutes to the hotel.
The location was brilliant.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 26, 2024
Jennyvieve
Philippines11 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very minor. Windows are hard to open. Light on the mirror can't be switched off. Unfortunately, during our stay they're not offering hot food as they're renovating the kitchen. Good thing, they have self-catering kitchen.
Our room was in front of the lake, which was absolultely amazing. Location is very accessible to public transport or you can walk to the town centre.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Mutlu
Turkey1 review10“definetley recommend this place. I will come back again”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
toilets are too small to access
everything is so good
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Yvonne
United Kingdom1 review8.0“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay because of fantastic location and friendliness of staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
We couldn’t sit and relax and enjoy the view of the lake because both chairs were very uncomfortable. One was a tub chair which really needs to be replaced. It is very worn and has a big split down the entire back. The other was a hard back chair with a wooden seat and arms which was uncomfortable to sit on.
On arrival we were upgraded to a bigger room, which had a fantastic view of the lake. We also had our own toilet and shower. The beds were comfortable and we both had a good night’s sleep.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Ilka
United Kingdom33 Reviews6 helpful votes9.0“Great value, great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not a big issue, but due to where my bedroom was located (I guess), I had to open three separate doors with a key fob on the way, plus my bedroom door with a key, which gave it a bit of a "prison vibe". (Or could alternatively also be interpreted as "feeling extremely safe" in my room ;). )
The location right beside the water is wonderful! The outdoor seating areas, café/ bar and communal areas all overlook the lake and mountain scenery. The Ambleside pier is right beside the hostel. There was no food catering a available on the day I stayed, due to refurbishments, but there is a well equipped self- catering kitchen, which unfortunately I wasn't aware of when booking, but I could have used if better prepared. My single bedroom was basic, but had a wash basin, and was amazingly good value for money. Staff were friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Dave
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Good time beds could have been bigger”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Small beds
Staff are friendly beds are a bit small but overall a good experience
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 23, 2024
Wayne
United Kingdom31 Reviews8.0“Good stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very busy at meal times
Location
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 19, 2024
Ali
United Kingdom12 Reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Good value for money - Wondermere”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room lighting could be better - bit too dark
Good value for money- Smooth checkin with an ideal location
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 19, 2024
Ashley
United Kingdom2 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Enjoyable stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Five-Bed Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff was quick to provide request for an addititonal pillow, and quick to solve the issue of no power to the plug at bunk beds. Great view of the lake and friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Kit
Hong Kong9 Reviews8.0“Nice place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Some of the toilet and shower don’t have a fan which caused some bad smell.
Wake up with a stunning lake view
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 13, 2024
Kam
Hong Kong17 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location
Excellent location but too few parking spaces
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 11, 2024
Bhatia
United Kingdom1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Everything
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Smith
United Kingdom2 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom lights too bright in the morning and bed side lights too
Good bar, great area, lovely rooms and facilities
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Smith
United Kingdom2 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom lights very light early in the morning and side lights on the bed too.
Bar was nice, good parking, lovely room and facilities
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Philip
United Kingdom5 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Great facilities and location, with buses readily available for those without transport.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 10 nights
Not the most comfortable bunk bed, and the duvet was far too warm, even with the window open! No alternative was available, so I will take my own next time.
Fantastic view from the room as well as the lake frontage. Facilities excellent, with the restaurant and bar an additional bonus.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Lorraine
United Kingdom1 review10“Peace calming, fabulous views , refreshed!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
basic but other than that great view
view and location
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 6, 2024
Ma
United Kingdom10 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Well, everything is good,
The location and the facilities are nice, staffs are nice especially the young girl, sorry I didn't know her name. But she said she is new to the hostel. Something wrong with my payment so finally we sorted.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 3, 2024
Yuvaraj
United Kingdom14 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Aweome place for short stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Excellent location
Stayed in March 2024
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