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YHA Helvellyn - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near Ullswater

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Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

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Map
Greenside, Glenridding, Penrith, England, CA11 0QR
  • Popular LocationUllswater6 min drive
  • Popular LocationAira Force10 min drive
  • Popular LocationHellvellyn33 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)109 min drive

Room options

Room (6 Bed Private)

Highlights

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

Room (3 Bed Private including Double Bed)

Highlights

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
  • 2.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Room (3 Bed Private)

Highlights

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

Room (5 Bed Private including Double Bed)

Highlights

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

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Room (2 Bed Private )

Highlights

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

Room (4 Bed Private)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Penrith

At YHA Helvellyn - Hostel you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Ullswater and 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from Glenridding Sailing Centre. 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 available. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Penrith hostel include Lake Windermere and Derwentwater.

What's nearby

  • Ullswater - 6 min drive
  • Aira Force - 10 min drive
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 26 min drive
  • Hellvellyn - 33 min drive
  • Lodore Falls - 42 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Horse & Farrier - 20 min drive
  • Travellers Rest Glenridding - 5 min drive
  • The Royal at Dockray - 10 min drive
  • Threlkeld Coffee Shop - 20 min drive
  • Brotherswater Inn - 11 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. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English

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 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

  • Limited housekeeping

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

  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, 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

Staffed front desk

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 available for a fee (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 Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at YHA Helvellyn - Hostel?

YHA Helvellyn - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 14 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Helvellyn - Hostel on 23 May 2024 start from NZ$62.42, 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.

Is parking available at YHA Helvellyn - Hostel?

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

Does YHA Helvellyn - Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is on offer daily.

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.

YHA Helvellyn - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

graham

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Good price. Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s a nice place to rest
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

nicola

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Igor

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Dan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location to walks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022