Food and drink are a bit on the expensive side. Rooms can get a little bit stuffy at night. No shower gel or shampoo in the showers.

The hostel is situated in an old building near an old mine in a beautiful location with many picturesque walks nearby. The staff are friendly and hospitable while the hostel itself is very clean. The facilities (dining room, showers, kitchen, toilets etc.) are enough for everyone and it does not get crowded. It is quiet and peaceful and the beds are comfortable.

Stayed in June 2023

Fantastic location, helpful friendly staff

Stayed in June 2023

creaky floorboards from rooms above

location facilities friendliness

Stayed in June 2023

Everything was to our expectations, price a bit high

The location is absolutely stunning, away from the nearest village. Facilities very good, with self catering kitchen and clean bath/shower rooms. Small rooms though, but enough space for a short stay

Stayed in May 2023

WiFi access only in dining area, difficult to get in by car, shared bathrooms

Helpfull and friendly staff, location great to climb Helvellyn, clean, good for cheap stay, good value for money, I would definitely recommend to anyone who want to climb Helvellyn as on track. Also typical stay just for bed and shower good to save money.

Stayed in May 2023

Bed was a bit uncomfy but what you expect for a hostel.

Location was perfect for the walk up Hellvelyn. The staff are super friendly.

Stayed in May 2023

the showers were too small. I only found two showers for all the people in the hostel. With covid just three years ago and still around they did not seem to be well ventilatedthere were hooks on the back of the door for your clothes however I think people need more space.

i liked the mattress and the water fountain outside although was not sure how much lead was in the drinking water.

Stayed in May 2023

Just about all very good, one minor hiccup discussed with the staff.

Stayed in May 2023

Only the road going to YHA, it’s really narrow and its need really careful to reverse as my friends car was stuck in the small gap, but YHA HELVELLYN was really quick to help to tow the car.

The unlimited breakfast is excellent even sometimes the thermos was ran out of coffee we need to ask the staff to refill it. Then the 24hrs swimming pool next to YHA (the river) was so good for those who likes wild swim.

Stayed in May 2023

Wi-Fi was not the best

very clean and friendly

Stayed in May 2023

Could do with shelves in the showers, to put your toiletries on and towel hooks in the washrooms - water pressure not great but do-able. Reading lights for individual beds and a mirror in the bedroom would be useful too.

Brilliant location. So peaceful and calm…great staff and excellent value for money! Great to have a bar and restaurant available on site (we didn’t use this time but would if/when we return for longer) and local pub within easy walking distance. The hostel was very warm and clean and there is plenty of equipment for self-catering too. lots of reviews mention the road leading up to the hostel but we didn’t find it too bad at all- so long as you take care.

Stayed in May 2023

Great value and location, in the shadow of Helvellyn.

Stayed in May 2023

nothing

location and cleanliness

Stayed in April 2023

the showers could have benefited from some shower gel - but that’s probably our fault for not remembering anything.

the location is amazing, and the staff, particularly the bearded red headed fella, were incredibly friendly and welcoming. breakfast was great.

Stayed in April 2023

So far. But it's amazing.!!!!

Lovely. Pure quiet place.

Stayed in April 2023

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The Staff

Stayed in April 2023

We only stayed for two days should’ve stayed longer!

Amazing holiday incredible staff so helpful and kind met great people great facilities and felt very safe! The chef and the French woman who were working were so so good to us easy to speak to, great advice and showing us maps on where to go. Easy to talk to and get along with! A long road up just keep driving! But we managed it in the dark!

Stayed in April 2023

was woken very early on both mornings by the young children bouncing around and shouting. this isn’t the venues fault, but it would be nice if polite reminders about noise in early/late hours were given.

great friendly welcome from Will. Clean throughout, good kitchen & dining facilities, good bar, excellent breakfast, fantastic location, really lovely staff.

Stayed in April 2023

Not easy road to get there by small car but possible ;)

Really nice area around the hostel, lovely river next to building, nice cosy place to stay.

Stayed in April 2023

I'd say room was on the expensive side.

Clean room and comfy beds. Good bar area and variety of food on offer. Breakfast was good too. Staff were helpful.

Stayed in April 2023

Location, atmosphere,

Stayed in April 2023

A long way up the bumpy road. Drive slowly!

Staff super friendly. Breakfast amazing!!! Very clean throughout

Stayed in April 2023

The only major downfall was the road up to the hostel which in anything without good ground clearance would be a struggle! Also poor signal for phone calls but unfortunately nothing to do with the YHA

Great location for hiking, clean facilities, and a good breakfast, everything desired from a good hostel/bunkhouse!

Stayed in April 2023

Food and hospitality was fantastic

Stayed in March 2023

We didnt mind, but the track up to the hostel is alternately rough-paved (which is fine) and a bit potholed (which takes care but nothing else). We were in a standard small car and it was fine (and we did it in the pitchdark in the morning too). But be aware (and the hostel made it very clear beforehand).

Stayed the night before heading off an epic hike and as always the YHA provided solid, clean comfortable options for a family of adults that didnt cost the earth or require multiple hotel rooms. Hostels are not dirt-cheap anymore but standards have risen as well. The bed was comfortable, the linen clean and pressed, the bed made, good grub and ale provided by the restaurant as well as access to a self catering kitchen to make a pack-up lunch. Yes, we opted for shared bathroom to keep costs down, but I didnt see anyone else even using it and it was two doors away, so that was fine. And it was a modern, stylish bathroom too (nothing grungy at all). The scenery was spectacular and you are half way up the mountain as you leave the door. And knowing you are supporting a charity is a bonus.

Stayed in October 2022