Budget Hostels from RM74

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for sightseeing. This destination’s bars offer plenty of opportunities to treat your taste buds, and the lake views create an appealing natural setting.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dormitory-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), low prices and a social environment.

Ready to book a hostel? These ones have the highest reviews from our travellers and could be a good place to look first: YHA Helvellyn - Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as a restaurant. Rooms come with towels and linens. Wayfarers Independent Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Penrith Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as a shared/communal kitchen. Rooms come with lockers and linens. YHA Patterdale - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Ullswater. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a restaurant. Rooms come with linens.

The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 11°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 1°C. Average annual precipitation for Penrith is 1195 mm.

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might enjoy some places near Penrith. Get out into nature with places such as Yorkshire Dales National Park, Whinfell Forest and Ullswater. Cultural attractions include Penrith & Eden Museum, Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum and Courtyard Gallery. Visit landmarks such as Lowther Castle and Gardens, Brougham Castle and Dalemain.

Keep this information about transit options in Penrith on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Carlisle (CAX), 19.3 mi (31.1 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.), located 53.8 mi (86.7 km) away. Once you’re on the ground, you might want to use public transport during your trip. To check out more of the area, take a train from Penrith Station, Langwathby Station or Lazonby & Kirkoswald Station.