YHA Ambleside
- Garden
- Free Wifi
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Facilities for disabled guests
About this property
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 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
Availability
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Room Type | Number of guests | |
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1 bunk bed | ||
1 bunk bed | ||
1 bunk bed | ||
1 twin bed and 2 bunk beds | ||
2 bunk beds | ||
1 twin bed and 2 bunk beds | ||
3 bunk beds | ||
1 twin bed | ||
2 bunk beds | ||
6 bunk beds | ||
1 full bed and 2 bunk beds | ||
1 twin bed and 1 full bed | ||
1 full bed and 3 bunk beds |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Palshikar
United Kingdom“The location was superb and the kitchen facilities were good.” - David
United States“Location location location. Incredible food and drink on the lake. Great helpful staff and noble organization.” - Nadia United States“The view was gorgeous. the staff was very friendly and helpful.”
Rebekka
Ecuador“Best hostel I stayed in during my monthlong trip to the UK!”
Peter United Kingdom“Arrived just as it was getting dark and I was cold and hungry. Hostel was lovely and warm and good hot shower which warmed me up no end. The food was ordered without any fuss and quickly with a pint or two of real ale, can't ask for anymore as...”- Deborah United Kingdom“Amazing view, comfortable room, great kitchen facilities, parking good. not space for everyone but considering the location not surprising. Bar reasonable and good enough range of choices even for vegetarians. Very relaxed atmosphere and plenty of...”
- Maura United Kingdom“Fabulous location. Very friendly and efficient staff. Great you get 48 gour parking. Clean rooms and facilities”
Janelle United States“Beautiful location on the lake. Cosy bar with an incredible view. Good hostel. Friendly and helpful staff.”- Kubra
Turkey“The beds are terrible. Sponge and incredibly bad. Everything else is very good. Especially the staff is very helpful. Apart from that, the internet is very weak.” - Kubra Turkey“The staff is very helpful. The location is great but the internet is very poor.”
Area info
House rules
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.
The fine print
Please note that all international guests need to provide a passport at check-in.
Please note that this property does not accept group bookings for 16 people or more.
Stays exceeding 14 consecutive nights at this property will not be allowed.
Please note that all adult guests need to provide a valid ID with a matching name and address 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 rate. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge or bring their own.
Please contact the property to confirm the availability of accessible rooms before booking.
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.
