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YHA Helvellyn - Hostel

2.0 star property
Guests enjoy delicious meals at the restaurant by day and gather for games under the stars at this countryside retreat with a welcoming garden

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YHA Helvellyn - Hostel sits in a peaceful rural location where travelers can relax in the garden, savor meals at the restaurant, or enjoy drinks at the bar. The property offers free WiFi, barbecue facilities, and secure bicycle storage for outdoor enthusiasts exploring the area.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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About the area

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. Glenridding Sailing Centre and Rookin House Activity Centre are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Greenside, Glenridding, Penrith, England, CA11 0QR

What's nearby

  • Glenridding Sailing Centre - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Ullswater - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lake Windermere - 26 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Derwentwater - 34 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Lodore Falls - 40 min drive - 40.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • โ€ชUllswater Inn - โ€ฌ6 min drive
  • โ€ชHorse and Farrier Inn - โ€ฌ20 min drive
  • โ€ชThe Traveller's Rest Inn - โ€ฌ25 min drive
  • โ€ชFellbites - โ€ฌ6 min drive
  • โ€ชThe Patterdale Hotel - โ€ฌ8 min drive

About this property

YHA Helvellyn - Hostel

Hostel near Ullswater
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 games
  • Smoke-free property, 1 meeting room and secured bike storage
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and soap
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 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

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

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  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

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 10.95 for adults and from GBP 5.95 for children
  • Towels fee: GBP 2.75 per person, per stay (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 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).

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Reviews

YHA Helvellyn - Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lynsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Iust such a perfect settling. Accommodation is very basic, but wow! Gorgeous setting, lovely staff, completely hassle free. I only initially booked for one night , finished up staying for 3, and will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

I A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
YHA set in a stunning location, basic accomodation with easy access to the Lake District set in stunning scenery. Good food, friendly staff and excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a beautiful location and remote. The drive up is not for the feint hearted, but well worth it for the location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jonathon

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

WiFi Not Really Working

Staff were great and location could be considered good for some as it is located at the base of some of the Helvellyn ascent routes, however, it is also a 25 minute walk from Glenridding, so consequently there are no shops in the immediate vicinity. Staff were great as said, and there is a communal kitchen and drying room, though the WiFi was virtually not working at all, and any little spark of life had to be taken from a very specific part of the ground floor building. Honestly, for the price paid, to not have working WiFi, I would consider it quite the rip-off. The room door was also not functioning properly, and though the bathrooms were clean, and the showers good, it is priced too high for a place without basic 2024 amenities - i.e. WiFi (there is no mobile signal).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jonathon

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

WiFi Basically Not Working (No Phone Signal)

Staff were great and location could be considered good for some as it is located at the base of some of the Helvellyn ascent routes, however, it is also a 25 minute walk from Glenridding, so consequently there are no shops in the immediate vicinity. Staff were great as said, and there is a communal kitchen and drying room, though the WiFi was virtually not working at all, and any little spark of life had to be taken from a very specific part of the ground floor building. Honestly, for the price paid, to not have working WiFi, I would consider it quite the rip-off. The room door was also not functioning properly, and though the bathrooms were clean, and the showers good, it is priced too high for a place without basic 2024 amenities - i.e. WiFi (there is no mobile signal).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Itโ€™s a nice place to rest
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Decent

Good place to stay for night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dan

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

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

amy

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

8/10 Good

marie christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accรจs trรจs difficile en moto, car non signalรฉ . Risque de chute . Merci
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfy beds and great shower facilities. Breakfast bap and coffee was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Little Gem in the Foothills of Hellvellyn

There is a first time for everything. At the age of 58, my first stay at a Youth Hostel was a memorable one. What a journey up the track to the lodgings, not for the faint hearted, but wll worth the trip. A breath taking view awaits you. As soon as you enetred the building the warmth and friendliness of the staff lifted and relaxed you. Nice little room with clean Bunks, lovely and warm and amazing views to the stream and river. We enjoyed a nice drink at the bar too. Shower was fine and toilets clean. Breakfast was only a sausage or bacon bun (veggie options) but it was great quality. I'd certainly go again. You get a real sense of community with other walkers too. We ate down the hill in Glennridding, but food was available. Overall, most enjoyable and value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Decent staff, couple of issues with the hostel

Excellent staff and customer service. Showers were too small resulting in clothing getting wet - and I'm only 5ft 8ins and 11 stone. Bear in mind, self catering kitchen is locked overnight (nothing to tell you this as far as I'm aware) so check they'll leave it open if you want an early start.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. Interesting local mining history. Loved the walks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and ideal for a walk up helvellyn
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rupert

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

Yha Glenridding

Used as a base for training in the lakes. Great friendly and cheerful staff. Great value food and service with a smile. A great team well done
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great youth hostel with friendly staff close to some amazing hills and mountains
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really helpful friendly staff, value for money. Lots of choice to eat/ drink compared to what i expected.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only criticism is the cleanliness of the showers, everything else during our stay was absolutely perfect nd will be returning again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wing Hang

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

Above average

Clean and quiet. The staff are helpful. Fully equipped kitchen and dry room for wet clothes. But the air quality inside the eight people dormitory room is poor because the window is small.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

graham

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

Pricey for a hostel but quality accommodation

Friendly welcome. They had problems with internet but got us settled in our room while they sorted it. Great breakfast and good advice on the local area for walking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

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Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the location, a stone's throw to the ski slopes (closed of course now) and many high fells. Only chip in their armour was the lack of hot water in the showers, or it might have been my inability to work out how to control the temp (tried a couple of shower cubicles though). I like my showers cold, so it didn't bother me in particular, but I know for others it could be hell. I'm a bit on the wild side, so other things I heard from others (more mainstream comfort minded): access is not ideal for a saloon car, no mobile phone signal in the area, wifi downstairs only, place is isolated so you're effectively forced to spend your time there. Worked fine for a last minute bargain mini holiday for me and my children, though!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

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

Great stay....

Excellent hostel, beautiful setting, friendly, helpful staff. My partner is new to YHA... & he was well impressed. We had an evening meal & breakfast. Nothing more to be said
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018