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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom
22 square feet
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Room (2 Bed Private )
22 square feet
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Room (5 Bed Private including Double Bed)
32 square feet
1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 5 guests
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Room (3 Bed Private including Double Bed)
32 square feet
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Room (3 Bed Private)
22 square feet
1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Room (4 Bed Private)
32 square feet
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom
22 square feet
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Room (6 Bed Private)
32 square feet
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hostel with free parking, near Ullswater

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Smoke-free property

With a stay at YHA Helvellyn - Hostel in Penrith, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Ullswater and Glenridding Sailing Centre. This hostel is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Lake Windermere and 19.4 mi (31.2 km) from Derwentwater.

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms.

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area. Additional features at this hostel include barbecue grills and bike storage.

At YHA Helvellyn - Hostel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hostel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Penrith hostel also offers barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

YHA Helvellyn - Hostel is a smoke-free property.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Total number of rooms - 18
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property
  • Garden

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

YHA Helvellyn - Hostel offers 18 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Where to Eat

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

YHA Helvellyn - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

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 available
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5 PM

Check-in time ends at 10 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Staffed front desk

Front desk opens daily at 7:30 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10:00 PM

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Debit cards

Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and 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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

National Rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

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