With a central location 4 minutes’ drive from the train station, Kirkby Stephen Hostel lies between Cumbria’s Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. This characterful converted chapel provides luggage storage and free Wi-Fi. The hostel offers dormitory rooms with bunk beds and adjoining shared bathrooms. There is a lounge with TV, and a kitchen with free tea and coffee, as well as bike storage and a drying room. Breakfast is available at Kirkby Stephen Hostel for an additional charge. Evening meals can also be provided for groups of 4 or more. Around 3 minutes’ walk from Kirkby Stephen’s pretty High Street, this hostel is a 30-minute drive north from Hawes in the Yorkshire Dales. Kendal is a similar distance to the west, and the Lake District towns of Ambleside and Windermere are just under 1 hour away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 bunk beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
7.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly helpful owner in Denise who cooked a lovely breakfast. Clean spacious dorms.
  • Astrid
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location excellent in centre of lovely Kirkby Stephen. Beautiful building with large communal area. Kitchen well stocked with pans, utensils, crockery and cutlery.We had a private twin room which was very clean, bed linen provided, beds...
  • Flavia
    Australia Australia
    The old church is awesome and the transformation to a hostel is excellent. The living area is fantastic as is the kitchen. Atmospheric and cosy. The staff are just delightful and soo helpful. The place was filled with runners and hikers and was...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kirkby Stephen Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Table tennis
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 13:00 to 21:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Visa Cash Kirkby Stephen Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

FAQs about Kirkby Stephen Hostel

  • Kirkby Stephen Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Table tennis
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Pub crawls
    • Bicycle rental

  • Kirkby Stephen Hostel is 350 yards from the centre of Kirkby Stephen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Kirkby Stephen Hostel is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Kirkby Stephen Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.