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YHA Langdale - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Ambleside with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Front of property
Living area
4 Bed Private Room
Reception
Interior detail

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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High Close, Loughrigg, Ambleside, England, LA22 9HJ
  • Place, Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
  • Place, Dove Cottage
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Rydal Mount
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Heating
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Heating
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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4 Bed Private Room

4 Bed Private Room

Highlights

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Free cots/infant beds
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Free cots/infant beds
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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4 Bed Private Room Ensuite including Double Bed

Highlights

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Private bathroom
Heating
Private bathroom
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets

6 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (8 Bed Private)

Room (8 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
Heating
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the area

Ambleside

At YHA Langdale - Hostel you'll be steps from Allan Bank and 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from Rydal Water. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a library. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Ambleside hostel include Lake Windermere and Coniston Water.
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What's nearby

  • Dove Cottage - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Lake Windermere - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Rydal Mount - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Rydal Water - 9 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Foxfield Station - 22 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wainwrights' Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Distiller’s Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬16 min walk

About this property

YHA Langdale - Hostel

Hostel in Ambleside with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at YHA Langdale - Hostel. Free self parking is available.

This Ambleside hostel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
YHA Langdale - Hostel offers 15 accommodations. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Games
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 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
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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and from GBP 3.50 for children
  • Towels fee: GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at YHA Langdale - Hostel?

Yep, YHA Langdale - Hostel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does YHA Langdale - Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is served daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at YHA Langdale - Hostel?

No, YHA Langdale - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at YHA Langdale - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at YHA Langdale - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at YHA Langdale - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

YHA Langdale - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like stepping back in time, beautiful house and surroundings.
Derek was the very friendly welcoming partner
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

YHA Langdale

A good stay. Nice crisp linen. Could do with an extra pillow, i will take mine on my next visit to YHA. Peaceful location, stunning views. Plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Amenities
Brilliant stay at this lovely hostel ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rapha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting and lots of space and my therapy dog was very welcome thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very remote location. It was an old hunting lodge. It reminded me of an old type stately home
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

barry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location for Grasmere walking

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen wasnt close enough to the dining room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darius

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you dont like hiking i wouldnt recomend this one for its lication as its pretty out of thebway. Perfeft for the outdoorsy type my only real complaint was that there was a large scout group when i was there and there was lots of screaming and running around and the scout leaders were not saying anything even when kids were pushing past people running into them and slamming doors.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant break.!

The YHA Langdale is a well run hostel, with a wide range of leisure and outdoor activities on its doorstep. The hostel itself is clean, and its staff are friendly and helpful. This capped with the fact that it's set in an idyllic position for exploring the Lake District national park. Great value for money, and would thoroughly recommend. I'll be back.!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Remote but high standards in the hostel.

The location is a little remote, and the car park not as big as it could have been. The staff were very pleasant, although there were some noisy guests in the common^/communal areas. The Breakfast was good value and the area picturesque. There was maintenance work being carried out on the building leading to a lot of hazard tape which spoilt the look of the building although this would be temporary.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hostel.

Good views, clean rooms and facilties.

10/10 Excellent

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hostel

I've not stayed in a youth hostel for years after having a bad experience but I needed something cheap and cheerful last minute so took the plunge with this one and it was perfect. It's a lovely old house (there's a booklet with the history of the house at reception) which has been converted and it's been really well done. The communal areas are very nice and rather grand, the dorms are a good size, and the beds are very comfortable. The whole place was spotless. I think the showrooms might have been recently been replaced, they're modern and very nice. The self catering kitchen facilities are great or you can buy prepared food if you're their at the right times (I arrived late and left early so missed out on the food!) There is a pretty well stocked bar which is reasonably priced. The staff are super friendly too. My only disappointment was that I wasn't staying longer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hostel in a beautiful location.

We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful place! We loved the tiny windy roads leading in and out with the most amazing scenery. The hostel was a beautiful place to stay with great food (at a great price), very comfortabe and very helpful, friendly staff. Walking around the grounds was amazing - we saw all sorts of birds & animals.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lakes at their best

What an amazing friendly place. Outstanding views and walks right on your doorstep can't fault it

8/10 Good

phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort