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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.

Great location and great hostel. Staff were friendly and helpful and the lounge room has a great view!

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8.4
Very good
329 reviews
Price from
US$19
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.

Everything! A real gem. Great facilities, lovely food and super helpful staff.

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8.3
Very good
586 reviews
Price from
US$57
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Buttermere

  • Avg. price/night: US$151.34
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,207 reviews
    Great location, lovely comfortable, clean, well equipped room, friendly staff, good food.
    Beverley
    Young couple
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 329 reviews
    Best hostel kitchen I've ever seen, and just £2.5 to do a large load of laundry
    Alex
    Solo traveller
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 329 reviews
    Great location, staff and facilities.
    william
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$151.34
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,207 reviews
    Great location, friendly staff
    David
    Young couple
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 329 reviews
    Stunning views great location
    Emma
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$151.34
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,207 reviews
    Clean and tidy great location
    Nicola
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$151.34
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,207 reviews
    Great location and amazing view from the hotel
    Darren
    Young couple
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 329 reviews
    Great location and great hostel. Staff were friendly and helpful and the lounge room has a great view!
    Chenee
    Group
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 329 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 traveller
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 329 reviews
    Good location for mountain hiking and trip to Scafell Peak. Standard is ok for youth hostel.
    Jonas
    Family with young children