YHA Helvellyn - Hostel

Property class: 2
Penrith hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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At YHA Helvellyn - Hostel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Ullswater. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Child-friendly activities

Room options

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A bunk bed with a green mattress and a window with curtains.

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bunk bed with a green mattress and a window with curtains.

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bunk bed with a green mattress and a window with curtains.

Room (2 Bed Private )

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bunk bed with green bedding, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Room (3 Bed Private)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bunk bed with green bedding, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Room (3 Bed Private including Double Bed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bunk bed with a green mattress and a window with curtains.

Room (4 Bed Private)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Room (5 Bed Private including Double Bed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bunk bed with a green mattress and a window with curtains.

Room (6 Bed Private)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Greenside, Glenridding, Penrith, England, CA11 0QR

What's nearby

  • Glenridding Sailing Centre - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Ullswater - 7 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Place Fell - 11 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Aira Force - 16 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Derwentwater - 47 min drive - 41.6 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 110 min drive
  • Staveley Station - 23 min drive
  • Burneside Station - 26 min drive
  • Langwathby Station - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Traveller's Rest Inn - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Crag Bar - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Yan - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Horse and Farrier Inn - ‬20 min drive

About this property

YHA Helvellyn - Hostel

  • At YHA Helvellyn - Hostel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Ullswater. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 18 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • 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.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

YHA Helvellyn - Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

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4/10 Fair

Hostel itself is very good with everything needed for a good stay. The road leading to the hostel however is almost unsuitable for vehicles and this is not mentioned when booking. Almost 1 mile of rough terrain is enough to cause significant damage.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

I have nothing to compare it with as this is my first experience of youth hostels in 40 years. I was impressed. I loved the open area, bar and restaurant. The dormitory was excellent. Beds were well spaced, ample plug sockets, mattress & pillows excellent. Clean sheets and super mattress. The bed was as good as any 5 star hotel. Honestly. The shower was clean but a little small. The facilities in the kitchen were good but some of the pans had loose handles. The staff clearly clean but somehow not all guests have the same standard. Value for money ? Amazing. Staff were excellent and friendly. Its a top review and I will go back.
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6/10 Good

WiFi Not Really Working

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).
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6/10 Good

WiFi Basically Not Working (No Phone Signal)

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).
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8/10 Very good

It’s a nice place to rest
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10/10 Exceptional

Decent

Good place to stay for night
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8/10 Very good

Location to walks
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8/10 Very good

birthday night away

Me and my fiance stayed here for 1 night at the hostel didnt know what expect as never been to one before but when checked in was pleasantly surprised staff very welcoming hostel very clean view from room was nice also went hiking up the mountains was beautiful scenery will definitely come back in future
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice and clean. Good price. Definitely recommend
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8/10 Very good

Accès très difficile en moto, car non signalé . Risque de chute . Merci
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfy beds and great shower facilities. Breakfast bap and coffee was lovely
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10/10 Exceptional

Little Gem in the Foothills of Hellvellyn

There is a first time for everything. At the age of 58, my first stay at a Youth Hostel was a memorable one. What a journey up the track to the lodgings, not for the faint hearted, but wll worth the trip. A breath taking view awaits you. As soon as you enetred the building the warmth and friendliness of the staff lifted and relaxed you. Nice little room with clean Bunks, lovely and warm and amazing views to the stream and river. We enjoyed a nice drink at the bar too. Shower was fine and toilets clean. Breakfast was only a sausage or bacon bun (veggie options) but it was great quality. I'd certainly go again. You get a real sense of community with other walkers too. We ate down the hill in Glennridding, but food was available. Overall, most enjoyable and value for money.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Decent staff, couple of issues with the hostel

Excellent staff and customer service. Showers were too small resulting in clothing getting wet - and I'm only 5ft 8ins and 11 stone. Bear in mind, self catering kitchen is locked overnight (nothing to tell you this as far as I'm aware) so check they'll leave it open if you want an early start.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location. Interesting local mining history. Loved the walks
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely location and ideal for a walk up helvellyn
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10/10 Exceptional

Yha Glenridding

Used as a base for training in the lakes. Great friendly and cheerful staff. Great value food and service with a smile. A great team well done
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10/10 Exceptional

Great youth hostel with friendly staff close to some amazing hills and mountains
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10/10 Exceptional

Really helpful friendly staff, value for money. Lots of choice to eat/ drink compared to what i expected.
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8/10 Very good

Only criticism is the cleanliness of the showers, everything else during our stay was absolutely perfect nd will be returning again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Above average

Clean and quiet. The staff are helpful. Fully equipped kitchen and dry room for wet clothes. But the air quality inside the eight people dormitory room is poor because the window is small.
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10/10 Exceptional

Pricey for a hostel but quality accommodation

Friendly welcome. They had problems with internet but got us settled in our room while they sorted it. Great breakfast and good advice on the local area for walking
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6/10 Good

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