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This Lakeland slate house is 0.5 miles above Buttermere village, and ideal for the famous Haystacks walk. YHA Buttermere has a bar/restaurant with views of the Red Pike and High Stile mountains.

Accommodation is in dormitory rooms, or private rooms with a shared bathroom. The majority of rooms contain bunk beds. A laundry facility and a lounge area are all on site.

the room is clean, the bed is soo comfort, and warm at night, the bathroom is clean the kitchen is accessible has many facilities and beautiful view the receptionist and staff also very helpful even after checkout, they are nice to lend us the shower and kitchen to use

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8.4
Very Good
326 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

Set by a river, this Lakeland YHA in Borrowdale Valley has fine mountain views and an informal atmosphere. Enjoy family-friendly walks, laundry facilities and hot meals.

The majority of rooms contain bunk beds.

Perfect location and atmosphere.

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8.3
Very Good
589 reviews
Price from
£45
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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Hostels that guests love in Buttermere

  • Avg. price/night: £119
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,212 reviews
    Clean and tidy great location
    Nicola
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £119
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,212 reviews
    Great location and amazing view from the hotel
    Darren
    Young couple
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 326 reviews
    Great location and great hostel. Staff were friendly and helpful and the lounge room has a great view!
    Chenee
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £271.85
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 139 reviews
    Great location. Very friendly staff
    Philip
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £119
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,212 reviews
    Great location, lovely staff
    alice
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £119
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,212 reviews
    Great location with friendly staff ,clean and simple accommodation fairly priced
    Dave
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £119
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,212 reviews
    Great location great staff and nice food.
    Bryan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £119
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,212 reviews
    Great location and free parking for visitors. Staff were all brilliant, chatty and friendly. Food was lovely, bar area was great. Breakfast was free and plenty of nice options. Will be staying again!
    Kyle
    Young couple
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 326 reviews
    Buttermere YHA is a traditional youth hostel and ideal for those who love the spectacular scenery and proximity of the fells and lakes. I particularly like the fact that is always attracts people with a genuine appreciation of the area and love of walking. All the staff were friendly and helpful.
    Alexandra
    Solo traveler
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 326 reviews
    Good location for mountain hiking and trip to Scafell Peak. Standard is ok for youth hostel.
    Jonas
    Family with young children
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