About this property

Situated in the Cumbrian countryside, conveniently located to visit the Lake District, YHA Helvellyn has on-site free parking and a bar. The nearest village, Glenridding, is a 6-minute drive from the hostel. Each room at YHA Helvellyn comes with shared bathroom facilities. Guests can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and nature watching. Patterdale, on the shores of Ullswater Lake is just over 2 miles from the hostel and Windermere is a 30-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
3 bunk beds
2 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
1 double bed
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1 bunk bed
1 double bed
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3 bunk beds
2 double beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I stayed here with my two girls after a days walking and knowing it was a hostel we were just expecting a place to clean off and rest. We got more than that, we we were given a warm welcome on arrival and all the staff were warm and helpful it...
  • Jamie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing location but beware it's a rough road and not suitable for all vehicles. There's not much else around, so luckily food is available and an on-site bar.
  • Gokul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything from the location to beatiful view to hospitailty.... Just loved it
  • Toni
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We booked a landpod for 1 night. Great little set up, toilet and showers were close by and clean. The kids loved it. Everything about the YHA was great. We used the self catering kitchen for our evening meal which had everything we needed. We...
  • Stach-krygiel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was good and the food was exceptional.
  • Sallie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous location. Most brilliant staff. Great food
  • Kirk
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A historical gem of a youth hostel in am iconic spot in Glenridding..Its remote location affords peace and quiet with immediate access to some of the most striking fells the lakes has to offer.
  • Aleksandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Simple but very clean room in an unbeatable location, right on the path to Helvellyn. Breakfast was great and the staff were extremely helpful. The route to get there wasn’t the easiest, but I received very clear directions beforehand, which made...
  • Megan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, stunning views. Kitchen was clean and large enough for all guests. There was a bar with dinner and breakfast options if you didn't want to cook. Food in the fridge had to be labelled with names and checkout date which made storing...
  • Agnieszka
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was amazing . Everything orgenise well and clean .

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

YHA Helvellyn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 17:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hostelling International as part of this booking.

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 matching name and address at check-in.

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.

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