Ambleside hostels

Hostels in Ambleside encompass the greater Lake District area, which includes the towns of Grasmere, Hawkshead, Elterwater, and others. There is little public transportation in this area, but there are two main roads: the B5285/6 that travels from Hawkshead and merges with the main highway, and the A591 at Ambleside; so, a car will be necessary to get around. Besides the various lakes (e.g., Windermere, Grasmere), there is Lake District National Park and Armitt Museum and Library within reach.

Located at the northern end of Lake Windermere, YHA Ambleside boasts 249 beds, most of them dormitory-style accommodations (some of which have en-suite bathrooms) and with private rooms spread over three floors (no elevator); in addition, there is a large yard and parking available at the property. Lake Windemere Pier is within walking distance from this location, and there is a park and public forest in the area (i.e., Borrans Park and Skelghyll Woods), while The Lakeside and the Waterhead Coffee Shop are among the places to grab a bite nearby.

YHA Hawkshead, meanwhile, is a hostel in Ambleside located a few miles south of the town of Hawkshead, close to the bank of Esthwaite Water. Beatrix Potter Gallery is a short walk away, as is the YHA Hawkshead campsite; the North Fen National Nature Reserve is a few minutes away by car. Lodgings at this renovated mansion feature several dormitory-style rooms with shared bathrooms for female guests only, and if you’re looking for a good place to eat, try the Queens Head Inn & Restaurant.

Cheap accommodations can be found at YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe Hostel, a lodging just a few miles north of the Ambleside town center. Grasmere Garden Village and Butharlyp Howe (a small mountain) are very close, with Lake Grasmere a couple of miles away by car via the B5287 South. Rooms at this hostel in Ambleside are either dorm style or private, and there is also a campsite if you would prefer that. For food, you can choose from among several eateries, such as Lewis’s Bistro and Lucia’s Takeaway Coffee Shop.

If you’re looking for a cheap hostel in Ambleside, you should consider going during the low season. You’ll generally find lower-priced hostels in Ambleside in November and April.

Hostel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll likely find the best hostel deals in Ambleside if you stay on a Monday. The most expensive day for hostel bookings is Wednesday.

If you want to ensure you grab a bargain, try to book more than 90 days before your stay to get the best price for a Ambleside hostel.

The cheapest 3-star hostel in Manchester found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $297, while the most expensive was $297.

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