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YHA Helvellyn - Hostel
2.0 star property

Hostel with free parking, near Ullswater

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YHA Helvellyn - Hostel

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Overview of YHA Helvellyn - Hostel

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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Greenside, Glenridding, Penrith, England, CA11 0QR
  • Popular LocationTravellers Rest Glenridding5 min drive
  • Popular LocationFellbites6 min drive
  • Popular LocationPenrith Station55 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)109 min drive
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Room options

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Room (6 Bed Private)

Highlights

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

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Room (3 Bed Private including Double Bed)

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

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Room (3 Bed Private)

Highlights

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

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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

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Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Room (2 Bed Private )

Highlights

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

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Room (4 Bed Private)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Penrith

Located in Penrith, YHA Helvellyn - Hostel is in a rural area and in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ullswater and Lake Windermere. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ambleside Climbing Wall or Keswick Climbing Wall. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Ullswater - 6 min drive
  • Aira Force - 10 min drive
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 26 min drive
  • Derwentwater - 29 min drive
  • Hellvellyn - 33 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 in a rural location
Take advantage of a garden, a bar and a restaurant at YHA Helvellyn - Hostel. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), barbecues and secured bike storage
  • Meeting rooms, smoke-free property and games
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

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 7:30 AM–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

  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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
YHA Helvellyn Hostel
YHA Helvellyn Penrith
YHA Helvellyn
YHA Helvellyn - Hostel Penrith
YHA Helvellyn - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Helvellyn - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Penrith

Frequently asked questions

Is YHA Helvellyn - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 16 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Helvellyn - Hostel on 25 Apr 2024 start from RM 74.25, excluding 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.

How much is parking at YHA Helvellyn - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at YHA Helvellyn - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at YHA Helvellyn - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA Helvellyn - Hostel located?

Situated in a national park, this hostel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Glenridding Sailing Centre, Ullswater and Hellvellyn. Place Fell and St. Sunday Crag are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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