YHA Windermere - Hostel is located in Windermere. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ambleside Climbing Wall or Parkside Road.
Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 2 min drive
Lake Windermere - 4 min drive
World of Beatrix Potter - 5 min drive
Bowness Pier - 5 min drive
Orrest Head - 6 min drive
Getting around
Windermere Station - 4 min drive
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 92 min drive
Restaurants
Ambleside Pier - 5 min drive
Homeground - 4 min drive
Waterhead Coffee Shop - 5 min drive
The Pier Cafe Bar - 5 min drive
Brown Sugar - 4 min drive
About this property
YHA Windermere - Hostel
Upscale hostel near the bay
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities at YHA Windermere - Hostel. The on-site restaurant offers dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
Other perks include:
Free self-parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), games and smoke-free property
Secured bike storage, a vending machine and luggage storage
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Communal kitchens, free infant beds and heating
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee: GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Bicycle storage
Games
Family friendly
Free cot
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Guest services
Limited housekeeping
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
In-room accessibility
Low-height counter and sink
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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Communal living room
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free cot
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
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Heating
Shared accommodation
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7 AM - 10 AM) and Monday - Sunday (3 PM - 11 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in.
The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and from GBP 3.50 for children
Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at YHA Windermere - Hostel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at YHA Windermere - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at YHA Windermere - Hostel?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is YHA Windermere - Hostel located?
Situated in Windermere, this hostel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Townend and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Lake Windermere. Holehird Gardens and Treetop Trek are also within 2 miles (3 km).
YHA Windermere - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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The hostel is quite far away from Bowness, only car could be accessible to there, but the biew is breathtaking, and the facilities are more than enough