YHA Helvellyn - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near Ullswater

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Front of property
Garden
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$115
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov

Explore the area

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Greenside, Glenridding, Penrith, England, CA11 0QR
  • Place, Hellvellyn
  • Place, Ullswater
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lodore Falls
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Room (2 Bed Private )

Highlights

Heating
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room (3 Bed Private)

Highlights

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

Room (3 Bed Private including Double Bed)

Highlights

Heating
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Room (4 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Room (5 Bed Private including Double Bed)

Highlights

Heating
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room (6 Bed Private)

Highlights

Heating
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

About the area

Penrith

At YHA Helvellyn - Hostel you'll be 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from Glenridding Sailing Centre and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Ullswater. 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 garden and barbecues. Added amenities include a picnic area. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .With a stay at this Penrith hostel, you'll be 18.8 km (11.7 mi) from Lake Windermere.

What's nearby

  • Ullswater - 7 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Aira Force - 11 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Derwentwater - 34 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Thirlmere - 35 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Lodore Falls - 37 min drive - 40.2 km

Getting around

  • Staveley Station - 23 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Travellers Rest Glenridding - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ullswater Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Horse and Farrier Inn - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Fellbites - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Patterdale Hotel - ‬8 min drive

About this property

YHA Helvellyn - Hostel

Hostel with free parking, near Ullswater
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. YHA Helvellyn - Hostel also features barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This Penrith hostel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
YHA Helvellyn - Hostel offers 18 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 continental 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

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Games

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 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 - 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
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.
  • Cots (infant 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 continental 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 and debit 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, Mastercard, JCB International and debit cards. 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

YHA Helvellyn Hostel Penrith
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YHA Helvellyn - Hostel Penrith
YHA Helvellyn - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at YHA Helvellyn - Hostel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Helvellyn - Hostel?

As of 30 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Helvellyn - Hostel on 31 Oct 2025 start from NZ$114.52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does YHA Helvellyn - Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at YHA Helvellyn - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.