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YHA Ambleside

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8.6Excellent

(1,478 Ratings)

"Ideally located"

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8.6 / 10

Excellent(1,478 Ratings)

Hostel in Ambleside

4-Star Hostel

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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 accommodations and a café serving local food.

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Heating

Wheelchair accessible

Bar

Kitchen

WiFi/Internet

Shared living spaces

Garden

Accessible Parking

Family friendly

Smoking allowed

Toilet with grab rails

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Map of Ambleside

city location on map

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

8.6 / 10

Excellent(1,478 Ratings)

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9 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2026

I always use self catering to save a few pounds and that was great thanks

It is just a practical well ran youth hostel in a great Central location in Cumbria

10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2026

Ideally located

Nothing

8 / 10Excellent·Oct 2026

Location by the lake Staff friendly and helpful

Nothing really

5 / 10·Sep 2026

Location was fantastic

Internet problems, central Heating not working, no kettle and microwav,

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FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available 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 17 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, heating, and wheelchair accessible.

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