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YHA Keswick

YHA Keswick

Station Road, Bassenthwaite, CA12 5LH, United Kingdom

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Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

YHA Keswick

Welcome to YHA Keswick, where adventure meets comfort just a stone's throw away from the heart of charming Keswick! This delightful spot is nestled at Station Road, conveniently located a mere 0.2mi from the city center, making it the perfect launching pad for exploring the stunning Lake District. With a score of 4 stars and 666 glowing reviews, you’re sure to find your stay as enjoyable as the natural beauty that surrounds you.

Your experience here is topped off with fantastic amenities! Dive into some delicious local cuisine at the on-site restaurant or grab a drink at the cozy bar while you unwind after a day of exploration. We know WiFi is essential for sharing your scenic selfies, so we’re happy to provide that for free! And for those with wheels, there’s parking available for an extra charge, ensuring your vehicles are safely parked while you enjoy your adventures.

At YHA Keswick, you can relax in our non-smoking rooms and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of this unique hostel. Whether you're hiking the picturesque fells or simply soaking up the local culture, every corner of this place invites you to savor your journey. Book your stay starting from just £XX per night, and get ready for a memorable escape in the United Kingdom!

At YHA Keswick, we believe every guest deserves to experience the magic of nature while enjoying a cozy retreat. Picture yourself waking up to the sounds of the Lake District, ready to lace up your hiking boots for a day of adventure. When you return, the charm of our welcoming atmosphere will embrace you like an old friend. Engage in conversations with fellow travelers in our lounge or strike up a game of cards in our communal area—there’s never a dull moment here!

Foodies, rejoice! The on-site Restaurant #1 serves up tantalizing meals that are sure to satisfy your taste buds after a long day of exploring. Whether it’s a hearty breakfast to fuel your morning treks or a relaxing dinner featuring local delights, our menu has something for everyone. Pair your meal with a refreshing drink from our bar, and let the good times roll. The warm, inviting ambiance makes it the perfect spot to share adventure stories and plan your next day’s itinerary with newfound friends.

And because we know that travel isn’t just about the destination, but also about creating memories, we offer convenient payment options to make your stay hassle-free. With various accepted methods including JCB, Visa, and Mastercard, we make it easy for you to enjoy every moment without stressing about the finer details. So, whether you're a solo backpacker or a family looking for fun, YHA Keswick is more than just a hostel—it's where adventures begin and friendships blossom! Come and experience the warmth, joy, and excitement we have in store for you.

Closest airports

Blackpool Airport

57.6mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

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Guest reviews

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666 reviews

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Facilities

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Featured reviews:

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Mark

8.2

November 2024

First impression on arrival is the location is stunning,the staff couldn't have been more helpful.Warm comfortable room and bed, great self catering kitchen and bar

Unfortunately being next to the drying room and another two fire doors which have to be there for health and safety but the dampers need to be adjusted because no fault of the Hostel but people are not aware or not concerned of other people trying to sleep so more notice to guests would be helpful.

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Stephanie

8.2

June 2024

Staff lovely especially the man on reception when we arrived. Really good location and very clean.

We waited quite a while for breakfast and thought it was below average for the price. May have just been an off day.

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Rosanne

10

January 2025

Wonderful, helpful staff. Nice triple room on top floor with good 'shared' (though in practice enough for us to have our own) shower and toilet facilities and good view across river to hills in the background. Able to adjust radiator in room to increase warmth if needed. Clean and tidy. One firm pillow provided per bed, plus duvet, sheet, pillowcase and duvet cover. Bed firm but comfy. Take your own towel or hire one from reception. Kitchen facilities good though I did take some useful kitchen pots and utensils of my own which I found useful. Managed to produce a Christmas lunch in the kitchen - wise to leave cooking a big meal until later than normal though, to miss the busiest times. There are 3 large fridges so plenty of room for the food we had brought with us. Labels and pen are provided in kitchen so you can put your name on your food supplies. Town centre is about 5 mins' walk away from the hostel and has plenty of good shops and places where you can eat. Went to Moot Hall in town centre to collect the White Disc needed to give 2 hours' free parking on roads where this is designated. You can hang on to the White Disc for future visits to Keswick, and it's free. Parking on road beside the hostel is free 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. but with the disc you can increase that by 2 hours extra which is useful for unloading/loading the car. The disc can additionally be used for on-street parking elsewhere in Keswick too (time allowed is shown on signs near the parking spaces). Good food can be bought from hostel's bar area for much of the day and breakfast should be ordered the night before. Free WiFi available - ask at reception. A variety of games provided in hallway for use by guests. Town centre nicely compact. Cashpoint nearby on Station Street. Lovely cinema nearby too. About 10 mins' walk to a large public car park on the edge of the town centre, where you can park for up to 3 hours (pay machine which can take cash).

Lack of free daytime parking near hostel, but reception staff can tell you about free 24/7 street parking a few minutes' walk away. Easiest to arrive after 6 p.m. when it's free near hostel.

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Mariia

10

March 2024

We booked a private room and it was updated to a bigger one. It was a 6 bed dorm room but still it was private - the whole room for two of us. There was a sink and soap in the room. Several showers and toilets on our floor. In the middle of the week in March it was very quiet and peaceful but still not empty. We didn’t book breakfast in advance and there was an option to pay straight away for an English breakfast. We were offered to fill a tiny paper with a list of offered dishes. They had a variety of vegan options as well. Breakfast was delicious, all continental options were included and unlimited. It was about £10 for 1 person. Only continental breakfast must be cheaper. Staff was always very kind and friendly. We were allowed to leave our luggage in a safe room before check-in and after check-out. Amazing experience, I wish we could stay longer.

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Ashleigh

10

January 2024

Perfect location. Short easy walk into the town centre. Wasn't expecting the hostel to be as nice as it was. Although shared, there were plentiful bathroom facilities that were clean and close to the room. There was a lovely big kitchen for all to share and cook their own food. Moving around the hostel was safe and you needed a key card to enter the floors. Overall, it was basic but well equipped and great value for money!

No car park. Although there was free parking a street away and 2 hrs free parking on the road outside. I personally slept well. The room was warm, and the bed was comfortable. But the other 2 in our party complained that the beds were too firm.

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Glenda

10

October 2024

So spotlessly clean, well laid out, great facilities thoughtful provision. Great food and friendly caring staff. Comfy beds and beautifully laundered linen. The setting beside the river was also fabulous. Perfect for town, lake and walks on the fells.

Not a thing to dislike! Even though our bedroom was so high up - lots of stairs but so what?

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Ranald

10

October 2023

Location was amazing. Rushing water right at the front door. Could sit and watch it all day. Lots of nice places to sit watching the water rush past while you enjoyed a coffee or wine. Rooms comfortable and shared bathrooms were new, close by and kept very clean. Kitchen was large and easy to navigate with other people staying there.

I guess when you stay at a YHA you expect there to be some supplies on hand like a free food cupboard, coffee, tea and sugar. There was nothing. It was like they threw everything out as soon as anyone left. They were pedantic about the fridges and labelling everything. Cleaning the kitchen 3x per day was overkill. Cleaned and emptied the bins even if it had hardly been used. Seemed to have heaps of staff wandering around all the time.

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Elizabeth

9.1

August 2023

Beds were clean and comfy, communal kitchen come dining room was well stocked with cooking utensils ect, it was cleaned by people stopping there but also by staff working there, bathrooms an WCs were always clean. The area has magnificent views went on long walks, wasn’t expensive to entertain 4 children.

Parking, arrived with 4 children it was the only place who could accommodate us in one room, which was great, Thankyou, but parked quite a walk away so was hard work carrying bags ect, but once day visitors had gone home moved car closer to YHA, but once there loved our stay and didn’t need to use car.

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Anuj

8.2

August 2024

Location surrounding. Common Facilities and availability of caffe and restaurant with people available till late evening to serve/help you.

Parking is tricky, you need to be lucky to get one. Receptionist will help you in all ways possible but if the space is not available then it becomes tricky.

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Mikaela

10

November 2024

Staff were super friendly and helpful. It’s an amazing location in central Keswick, great views of the sunrise in the morning. The communal showers and toilets were all kept very clean. Obviously I was there on weekdays and off peak times but it was so nice, can’t fault it.

It was a little confusing to find but easy enough after calling and speaking to staff.

Points of Interest Around YHA Keswick

Attractions

Derwentwater

0.2mi

Borrowdale Valley

0.5mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle

1.5mi

Bassenthwaite Lake

6.4mi

Crummock Water

7.4mi

Buttermere Valley

10.2mi

Grasmere

11.5mi

Ullswater

11.7mi

Rydal Water

12.3mi

Wrynose Pass

12.7mi

Wastwater

13.6mi

Hardknott Roman Fort (Mediobogdum)

14.1mi

Wray Castle

15.5mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery and Hawkshead

16.6mi

Muncaster Castle 

19.8mi

Restaurants

Amenities of YHA Keswick

Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Stay rules - YHA Keswick

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

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