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YHA Helvellyn

YHA Helvellyn Review: Everything You Need to Know

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Nestled in the picturesque Cumbrian countryside and ideally situated for exploring the Lake District, YHA Helvellyn features complimentary on-site parking and a bar. The closest village, Glenridding, is only a 6-minute drive from the hostel.

Every room at YHA Helvellyn offers shared bathroom amenities.

Visitors can partake in a variety of outdoor pursuits, including hiking, mountain biking, and wildlife observation. Patterdale, located along the shores of Ullswater Lake, is a little over 2 miles from the hostel, while Windermere is just a 30-minute drive away.

Couples especially appreciate the location — they gave it a rating of 9.3 for a getaway for two.

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
and
3 bunk beds
2 double beds

Facilities of YHA Helvellyn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking

  • Free WiFi

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Restaurant

  • Family rooms

  • Bar

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

  • Outdoor furniture

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Cycling

    Off-site

  • Hiking

  • Canoeing

    Off-site

  • Fishing

    Off-site

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site

  • Wine/champagne

    Additional charge

  • Kid meals

    Additional charge

  • Bar

  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Services

  • Packed lunches

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers

  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Designated smoking area

  • Non-smoking throughout

  • Heating

  • Family rooms

  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
YHA Helvellyn takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 17:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

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 option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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 not allowed.

Accepted payment methods
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The Fine Print
Essential Information for Guests at This Property

YHA is unable to accommodate reservations for 16 individuals or more. Any such reservations will be canceled by YHA.

The maximum duration of stay is 14 consecutive nights. After a stay of 14 nights, guests must wait at least seven nights before they can stay at any YHA accommodation again.

The ID provided must correspond with the name and address associated with the booking. If a reservation includes multiple guests, the person named on the booking will need to present identification that aligns with the name and address on the reservation. IDs will also be required from all other adult guests, and these IDs must match the name they use upon check-in.

Please keep in mind that discounts are not applicable for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hostelling International in relation to this booking.

Towels are not included in the room rate. Guests have the option to rent them at the property or to bring their own.

For more details regarding accessible facilities, please reach out to YHA directly.

Guests must present a photo ID and credit card at check-in. Additionally, please be aware that all Special Requests are subject to availability and may incur extra charges.

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