YHA Ambleside

$70

/ night

Avg. for October

Prices for YHA Ambleside

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$70

/ night

Avg. for October

Monthly average prices

Nightly prices at YHA Ambleside average $52 in January, the cheapest month, and $123 in August, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.

Average nightly price at YHA Ambleside by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$52
February	$64
March	$61
April	$79
May	$117
June	$107
July	$110
August	$123
September	$82
October	$70
November	$61
December	$69

Most expensive: August (~$123)

Cheapest: January (~$52)

About this property

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hostel include a communal living room and a picnic area.

Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Garden
Canoeing
Hiking
Picnic Area/Tables

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Location

Waterhead, Waterhead, Ambleside, South Lakeland District, England, United Kingdom

Lake Windermere (0.1 miles)

Ambleside Pier (0.1 miles)

Borrans Park (0.3 miles)

Ambleside Roman Fort (0.4 miles)

Ambleside Climbing Wall (0.6 miles)

White Platts Recreation Ground (0.9 miles)

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Room options

Room (Private, 3 Bed)

Room details

1 Twin Bed

and

1 Bunk Bed

Sleeps 3

Heating

Communal Kitchen

Shared Bathroom

Room (Private, 4 Bed)

Room details

2 Bunk Beds

Sleeps 4

Heating

Communal Kitchen

Shared Bathroom

Room (Private, 2 Bed)

Room details

1 Bunk Bed

Sleeps 2

Heating

Communal Kitchen

Shared Bathroom

Room (5 Bed Double Private Ensuite)

Room details

1 Full Bed

and

3× Twin Beds

Sleeps 5

Heating

Communal Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Room, Ensuite (Private, 4 Bed)

Room details

2 Bunk Beds

Sleeps 4

Heating

Communal Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Room (Private, 6 Bed)

Room details

3× Bunk Beds

Sleeps 6

Heating

Communal Kitchen

Shared Bathroom

Room (5 Bed Double Private)

Room details

1 Full Bed

and

3× Twin Beds

Sleeps 5

Heating

Communal Kitchen

Shared Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Women Only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

Room details

1 Bunk Bed

Heating

Communal Kitchen

Shared Bathroom

Room (Private, 5 Bed)

Room details

5× Twin Beds

Sleeps 5

Heating

Communal Kitchen

Shared Bathroom

Room, Ensuite (Private, 6 Bed)

Room details

3× Bunk Beds

Sleeps 6

Heating

Communal Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Men Only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

Room details

1 Bunk Bed

Heating

Communal Kitchen

Shared Bathroom

Room (3 Bed Double Private)

Room details

1 Full Bed

and

1 Twin Bed

Sleeps 3

Heating

Communal Kitchen

Shared Bathroom

Single Room

Room details

1 Twin Bed

Heating

Communal Kitchen

Shared Bathroom

Guest reviews of YHA Ambleside

8.7

Fabulous

Based on 1,339 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

Couple

19%

Family

30%

Group

32%

Solo

15%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Reviews of YHA Ambleside consistently praise its scenic lakeside setting with beautiful views and convenient access to Ambleside, along with friendly, helpful staff and good value for simple stays, making it a practical base for walkers and budget travellers.

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What guests think

Rooms are basic, with mixed comfort reports—some found beds very comfy while others noted hard mattresses and heat. Cleanliness is generally good across rooms and shared facilities, though a few comments mention occasional issues. Parking is limited and can be difficult. Overall, expect a straightforward hostel stay without many frills.

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Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

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Facilities

An on site bar and restaurant are available. Parking is limited and can be difficult.

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Greg

Jun 6, 2025

Stayed 1 night

A really pleasant stay again at this YHA in Ambleside. Very friendly staff and a comfortable basic room. Didn’t use the bar/restaurant or have breakfast on this occasion but they were excellent on my stay last year. Would recommend and book again.

Jonathan

Apr 19, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was really good. Beds werent comfortable.

Leonardo

Aug 15, 2023

Stayed 5 nights

My go to place whenever I visit Ambleside. Best view and best prices for a young explorer. Mustn’t forget the great staff and lovely food, great location right by the lake for some peace and quiet and close enough to town for any shopping:) Lovely place.

Emma

Jul 2, 2024

Stayed 2 nights

This YHA is in such a stunning location. A couple of the showers on my floor were unfortunately out of order. Parking is very limited. Scaffolding on my dorm window unfortunately restricted the view of the lake. But in spite of all of this I would go back. The views and location were perfect.

Nicola

Apr 14, 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Sorry to put poor but the mattress was hard and damp and the pillow was uncomfortable and I could not sleep well at all. The room was way to hot even with the central heating off and the floor boards creeked a lot . But the view was lovely and the overall presence of the hostel was nice. The hot breakfast was poor as wasnt fresh but was nice to have the continental. The staff were friendly which was nice

Venkateshwarlu

Nov 24, 2023

Stayed 1 night

Parking is terrible and staff is not friendly. Shared bathrooms are not clean and no one to take care of…

Paul

Mar 11, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

Love the views, room was clean as were showers and toilets. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food in bar and breakfast lounge was tasty. Parking is interesting!

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Cleanliness

Multiple guests found rooms and bathrooms clean, though a few raised issues such as shared bathrooms not clean and some showers out of order.

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Swathi

Oct 26, 2022

Stayed 4 nights

Set in a beautiful location and just 20 min from the town centre by foot, this property was ideally located to explore the area. It was very clean and the staff were friendly.

Maura

Nov 5, 2023

Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely bloody fantastic. I will stay YHA every time from now on. I loved it. Freedom to explore when you want and how you want. The comfiest single bed ever and a gorgeous hot shower too. Excellent location. Staff so helpful. I don't want to give this place the rating it deserves cos I want to keep it for myself, but yeah, Amazing.

Emma

Jul 2, 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Nicola

Apr 14, 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Venkateshwarlu

Nov 24, 2023

Stayed 1 night

Parking is terrible and staff is not friendly. Shared bathrooms are not clean and no one to take care of…

Claire

Apr 28, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Basic but clean and great location next to the lake.

Paul

Mar 11, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

Love the views, room was clean as were showers and toilets. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food in bar and breakfast lounge was tasty. Parking is interesting!

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Rooms

Rooms are basic with mixed comfort; some guests slept well, while others reported hard or damp mattresses and overly warm rooms.

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Greg

Jun 6, 2025

Stayed 1 night

HOWARD

Sep 1, 2023

Stayed 3 nights

The room was adequate but hot. Staff were great It sufficed for our needs

Jonathan

Apr 19, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was really good. Beds werent comfortable.

Maura

Nov 5, 2023

Stayed 2 nights

Emma

Jul 2, 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Nicola

Apr 14, 2024

Stayed 2 nights

DADI

Sep 2, 2024

Stayed 2 nights

All are good except the WiFi didn’t work at all

Claire

Apr 28, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Basic but clean and great location next to the lake.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful. One review reported unfriendly service.

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Caroline

Oct 9, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Great location very helpful staff ..

Greg

Jun 6, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Jacqueline

Jun 30, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Great location, staff are very friendly.

HOWARD

Sep 1, 2023

Stayed 3 nights

The room was adequate but hot. Staff were great It sufficed for our needs

Daniel

Feb 2, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Very nice staff and location. So much I have booked again for another week. Regardless of the building and location its the staff that make a place. So its 5 stars.

Chenchira

Sep 16, 2024

Stayed 1 night

I like this place. Staff were nice and welcoming. Would definitely coming back again.

Young

Oct 10, 2023

Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location and staff services

Venkateshwarlu

Nov 24, 2023

Stayed 1 night

Parking is terrible and staff is not friendly. Shared bathrooms are not clean and no one to take care of…

Vamshi Kumar

Dec 6, 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Amazing place to stay, very nice staff all over best play to stay in Lake District

Paul

Mar 11, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

Love the views, room was clean as were showers and toilets. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food in bar and breakfast lounge was tasty. Parking is interesting!

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Location

Scenic lakeside setting with beautiful views, about a 20 minute walk to town. Frequently cited as ideal for exploring the area.

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Caroline

Oct 9, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Great location very helpful staff ..

Leonardo

Aug 15, 2023

Stayed 5 nights

Tom

Aug 14, 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyable stay- so nice to be right on the lake as wel!

graeme

Apr 28, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Excellent location

Swathi

Oct 26, 2022

Stayed 4 nights

Set in a beautiful location and just 20 min from the town centre by foot, this property was ideally located to explore the area. It was very clean and the staff were friendly.

Ross.

Sep 12, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Lovely location good value for 5 adults, stopover on way to Scotland

Jun Kyeoung

Dec 25, 2023

Stayed 1 night

Good location close to the lake

William

May 2, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Great position

Claire

Apr 28, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Basic but clean and great location next to the lake.

Paul

Mar 11, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

Love the views, room was clean as were showers and toilets. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food in bar and breakfast lounge was tasty. Parking is interesting!

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Dining

Breakfast and bar meals receive positive mentions, though one guest found the hot breakfast poor while the continental was fine.

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Greg

Jun 6, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Jonathan

Apr 19, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was really good. Beds werent comfortable.

Leonardo

Aug 15, 2023

Stayed 5 nights

Nicola

Apr 14, 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Paul

Mar 11, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

Love the views, room was clean as were showers and toilets. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food in bar and breakfast lounge was tasty. Parking is interesting!

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Sarah

Jan 30, 2026

Stayed 1 night

Clean room, great amenities, lovely bar.

Francisco

Nov 20, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

Everything was fantastic

Caroline

Oct 9, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Great location very helpful staff ..

Ross.

Sep 12, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Lovely location good value for 5 adults, stopover on way to Scotland

Greg

Jun 6, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 22:00

Before 10:00

Good to know

Additional policies and info about this property.

Optional extras

Additional paid services you can request.

FAQs about YHA Ambleside

Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of GBP 5 per day. Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve parking, as it is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

English breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 10.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including designated areas. Step-free entrances are available, and some public areas are accessible. However, specific details on room accessibility should be confirmed with the property.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Ambleside, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. It is 0.2 miles from Ambleside Pier and 0.4 miles from Borrans Park, making it a convenient base for exploring the area.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, and there is no minimum age requirement for them to stay for free.

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Prices for upcoming dates

October 2026

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11 $63	12 $50	13 $59	14 $60	15 $50	16 $102	17 $72
18 $58	19 $58	20 $83	21 $57	22 $70	23 $145	24 $183
25 $70	26	27	28	29 $70	30 $87	31 $183

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Average nightly price across deals, with taxes & fees.

Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. 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.

Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-out is available.

Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 11.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
Self parking fee: GBP 5 per day
Towels fee: GBP 3.50 per person, per stay (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.

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $49	2 $49	3 $49	4 $49	5 $49	6 $114	7 $114
8 $49	9 $49	10 $49	11 $49	12 $57	13 $97	14 $97
15 $49	16 $49	17 $49	18 $49	19 $49	20 $111	21 $111
22 $49	23 $49	24 $49	25 $49	26 $49	27 $97	28 $97
29 $49	30 $49