YHA Ambleside
Hostel in Ambleside
4-Star Hostel
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this hostel
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.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Ambleside
Available Rooms
1 Bunk • 53 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Bunk • 107 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Bunk • 107 ft²
Sleeps 2
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2 Bunk • 86 ft²
Sleeps 3
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2 Bunk • 86 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Ratings and reviews
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4.0 / 5.0
The staff was extremely helpful polite but did seem a bit over run when we came . I know this sometimes can't be helped. They still were very helpful and polite and on hand 24/7 .
Loved they had the no nose in place between hours . Value for money, especially for a night with a family in the summer holidays .
Games and communal rooms are available .
The views over the lake are stunning 😍
And 2 keys to the room .
Food and drink were nice and good for money.
Overall, the location was brilliant
Walls and celing crumbling damp windows and tiny tiny toilet that are sheared ..
Cleaning was a bit slack. But I believe this was due to the amount of safe availability. As everything seemed to be cleaned by morning
4.0 / 5.0
Staff are friendly beds are a bit small but overall a good experience
Small beds
4.5 / 5.0
位置优异,出门就能看到湖,交通便利,离公交站和码头都很近。员工服务态度好,乐于助人,卫生状态良好,是一个性价比很高的选择。
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4.0 / 5.0
Location
Very busy at meal times
5.0 / 5.0
We love staying here. Always friendly, a lovely atmosphere and beautiful views.
The staff are lovely very friendly the food is always nice and great value for money.
5.0 / 5.0
This was such a bargain!
Location could not be bettered, Views. Even bus stop just outside.
For the price paid, nothing could have been better
5.0 / 5.0
Friendly and helpful staff
N/a
4.5 / 5.0
Location is convenient .the room is clean & with open ciew .
Nil
3.5 / 5.0
Location and view from room.
Decoration needed some work.
3.5 / 5.0
Very beautiful place .
bedding was not good condition .
2.0 / 5.0
Just view for lake
Parking really busy, mould in windows and a lot of water condensation, someone drop down bootle for disable route. In my opinion we pay for view only, not for standard room. No time for comments more things......
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic location on Lake Windermere. Stunning views. Warm, good facilities and a great price for a private room.
Showers were hot and although shared they are in private locked rooms not in shared cubicle type rooms.
Great bus service runs from just outside.
The bar is lovely, good food and beautiful views.
The drying room is excellent and kitchen facilities are good.
Wifi was decent, was supposed to just be available in communal areas but I could access it in my third floor room most of the time
A brilliant budget option in a superb location.
I like everything about the hostel itself.
Being a hostel obviously there are other people, 95% of whom are nice, tidy and considerate. Bear in mind however that not all are and there is the chance of some mess and noise. But it is not the hostel's fault that some folk have no manners!
If you are sensitive to noise take earplugs.
3.0 / 5.0
Cheap, staff friendly, car parking free
Room had a loud extractor fan on corridor outside.
4.0 / 5.0
I enjoyed staying at Ambleside Hostel. Close to buses/ferries that can take you to many parts of the Lake District also proximity to shops, restaurants and bars.
can’t think of anything
5.0 / 5.0
Very clean, beautiful view, helpful staff.
Car park was full but staff did point us to nearby free overnight parking.
4.5 / 5.0
Most beautiful view. Moved our room on request to a room with a view of the lake
The down stairs WC was not clean and the upholstery really need attention.
4.5 / 5.0
The location is superb, the facilities are to cook and games.
Towels need to pay
4.5 / 5.0
location price facilitates
4.5 / 5.0
The location was great right next to the pier and a short walk to Ambleside village (20 mins).
The breakfast was good value - cooked breakfast with continental included for £9.95.
I had the veggie option.
The food in the restuarant was cheap and cheerful. It was good except the guacamole on the nachos. The mac n cheese was lovley and so were the chips.
The room was clean and tidy with large lockers for clothing (bring your own padlock, if needed).
The staff were helpful with guiding us to additional parking nearby (free after 6pm, up until 9am the following day) and informing us of nearby walks.
Nothing really. It was great value for money.
5.0 / 5.0
Location, cleanness, parking and breakfast
4.5 / 5.0
Location is amazing, clean facilities and perfect for an active get away
Nothing
4.5 / 5.0
All went well. We enjoy it.
Wasn't any.
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Ambleside?
The average price for a rental in Ambleside is R 2,307 per night. This rental is R 33 above the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at YHA Ambleside. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is YHA Ambleside pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at YHA Ambleside?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and tv.
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