- 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 accommodation and a café serving local food. After being refurbished, the property now boasts 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 shared 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
Availability
Select dates to see this property's availability and prices
Room type | Number of guests | |
|---|---|---|
1 bunk bed | ||
1 bunk bed | ||
1 bunk bed | ||
1 single bed and 2 bunk beds | ||
2 bunk beds | ||
1 single bed and 2 bunk beds | ||
3 bunk beds | ||
1 single bed | ||
2 bunk beds | ||
6 bunk beds | ||
1 double bed and 2 bunk beds | ||
1 single bed and 1 double bed | ||
1 double bed and 3 bunk beds |
Guest reviews
Categories:
Select topics to read reviews:
Guests who stayed here loved
Bjørn
Denmark“It was near the mountains in Lake district and they have a big drying room with heat at the ground floor. Big beautiful mountains outside and a big beautiful River.”- Elizabeth
United Kingdom“Room was excellent, with a lake view, kitchen very clean, staff friendly and helpful, hostel great location fab walks on the doorstep” - Bob United Kingdom“The location is amazing right on the water front. The staffing met were lovely and helpful to help me get the most from my stay. There is a jetting for the main boat trips just next to the hostel as well as row boat and kayak hire. I was lucky...”
- Maelle United Kingdom“The location of the hostel is great, right by the lake, a nice swim after a day of hiking. Every single member of the staff was amazing, friendly, helpful, and always smiling. The restaurant is also great, nice food and very friendly staff (once...”
Sarah United Kingdom“Amazing location, cosy comfortable room. Friendly staff. Great bar.”- Fangbin United Kingdom“location is super good! the lake and pie is in front of the building. the view is quite good.”
- Yamini United Kingdom“Location was amazing !! Had a lovely holiday thanks to YHA !!”
- Selin United Kingdom“Such a stunning location , staff were lovely and check in and out was super smooth, could store my bags and there was a water fountain”
- Difei
China“The location was wonderful, you can see the view of Windermere directly from the room” - Helen United Kingdom“Location is phenomenal! Very clean everywhere and the crisp bedlinen was great to get in to. The bed's sturdy for being bunk beds. Dispelling the old YHA idea of everyone shares a big room we booked a small family room and it had a lock on the...”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not 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 Hostelling 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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
