Name: YHA Helvellyn
Address: Greenside, Glenridding, Patterdale, England, United Kingdom, Patterdale, Cumbria, United Kingdom
Rating: 8.63

Guest reviews

8.6

Fabulous

Based on 338 verified reviews

Facilities

8.6

Cleanliness

8.5

Rooms

8.3

Service

8.8

Location

8

Dining

8.4

Who stays here?

Couple

22%

Family

20%

Group

45%

Solo

11%

10

lynsey

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Iust such a perfect settling. Accommodation is very basic, but wow! Gorgeous setting, lovely staff, completely hassle free. I only initially booked for one night , finished up staying for 3, and will be back!

10

I A

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

YHA set in a stunning location, basic accomodation with easy access to the Lake District set in stunning scenery. Good food, friendly staff and excellent value for money.

8

Alison

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is in a beautiful location and remote. The drive up is not for the feint hearted, but well worth it for the location.

10

Robert

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good place to stay for night

6

Jonathon

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were great and location could be considered good for some as it is located at the base of some of the Helvellyn ascent routes, however, it is also a 25 minute walk from Glenridding, so consequently there are no shops in the immediate vicinity. Staff were great as said, and there is a communal kitchen and drying room, though the WiFi was virtually not working at all, and any little spark of life had to be taken from a very specific part of the ground floor building. Honestly, for the price paid, to not have working WiFi, I would consider it quite the rip-off. The room door was also not functioning properly, and though the bathrooms were clean, and the showers good, it is priced too high for a place without basic 2024 amenities - i.e. WiFi (there is no mobile signal).

Greenside, Glenridding, Patterdale, England, United Kingdom

Location

With a stay at YHA Helvellyn - Hostel in Penrith, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Ullswater and Glenridding Sailing Centre. This hostel is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Lake Windermere and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Place Fell.

Glenridding Sailing Centre(1.3 miles)

Ullswater(1.4 miles)

Hellvellyn(2.7 miles)

Place Fell(1.1 miles)

St. Sunday Crag(3.1 miles)

Brotherswater(4.1 miles)

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

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Check-in

Check-out

From 17:00 to 22:00

Before 10:00

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Optional extras

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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Continental 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.

Check-in is from 5:00 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, subject to availability.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

The hostel is located in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Ullswater and Glenridding Sailing Centre. It is approximately 11.7 miles from Lake Windermere and 1.1 miles from Place Fell.

Children are allowed at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, although the minimum age for free stays is not specified.

YHA Helvellyn

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