YHA Ambleside

About the hotel

Lakefront Location and Newly Refurbished Rooms

The YHA Ambleside is ideally situated on the shores of Lake Windermere, offering stunning views and newly decorated rooms. Some rooms even provide panoramic views of both the lake and the Langdale Pikes.

Diverse Dining Options and Local Ales

Guests can indulge in local cuisine at the on-site café and newly opened restaurant. The bar serves a variety of local ales, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring the picturesque surroundings.

Outdoor Activities and Nearby Attractions

With walking and cycling routes at its doorstep, a bike store on-site, and watersports on the lake, there's no shortage of outdoor adventures. Explore the charming Ambleside village just a short stroll away, filled with quaint tea rooms, artisan shops, and country pubs.

Ready to experience the beauty of Lake District? Book your stay at YHA Ambleside now!

Facilities

• Free WiFi
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• 24-hour front desk
• Heating
• Family rooms
• Garden
• Hiking
• Bar
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Canoeing
• Non-smoking throughout
• Designated smoking area
• Accessible parking
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Wheelchair accessible
• Kid meals
• Shared kitchen
• Toilet with grab rails
• Picnic area
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Smoke alarms
• CCTV outside property
• CCTV in common areas
• 24-hour security

Check-in and check-out

Check-out

until 10:00

Guest reviews

• K

  KhoaUnited Kingdom

  7

  Liked: Good location

  Disliked: Bed is not very clean

  Posted in October 2026

• M

  meganUnited Kingdom

  10

  fantastic - and I will visit again

  Liked: I stayed during the storm over the weekend of 24/10 staff were amazing - helpful, lovely & polite It is beyond an amazing location and one of the biggest yha's I have ever stayed in - the condition of the building was great and comfort levels more than satisfactory. As noone could get out and enjoy the surroundings due to the severity of the storm, we all enjoyed the hospitality of the bar which truly added to the yha experience and what its all about to stay in shared accommodation with people from all over the globe

  Disliked: dry room didnt quite dry my things but probably as it was overloaded due to the storm

  Posted in October 2026

• C

  ChaoUnited Kingdom

  9

  Liked: Great location

  Posted in October 2026

• V

  ValeryAustralia

  8

  Liked: Great that meals were available, I didn't expect that. Location on lake was lovely.

  Disliked: No laundry. Noise travelled too easily, even though I had my own room I could hear people talking in adjacent rooms and the passageway so was difficult to get to sleep.

  Posted in October 2026

• S

  StevenUnited Kingdom

  9

  Very sociable and satisfying

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

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

  Posted in October 2026

• A

  AdamUnited Kingdom

  8

  Overall it was a great place to stay for a good price and I would come back again

  Liked: Staff were friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was great value for money. Bed was comfortable and room was warm. Lots of common spaces for eating or hanging out.

  Disliked: Could do with a little TLC in places (water stained carpet in common area, bedroom window didn't open because of broken cord, some ovens not working on the self-catering kitchen). Limited furniture in the bedroom meant everything ended up on the floor. A few coat hooks on the wall and even a small table would be nice. Noisy guests at 1am.

  Posted in October 2026

Reviews in English from guests who stayed at the hotel, provided by our booking partner.

Good to know

Please note that all international guests need to provide a passport at check-in.

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 a matching name and address at check-in.

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

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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A deposit may be required at the property.