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YHA Ambleside Reviews

Waterhead, Cumbria, LA22 0EU, Lake District, England

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Reviews of YHA Ambleside

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80%

Breakfast could be cheaper, but well if you do not want to pay £5 just bring something with you as I have done.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (1 review)


86%

it's wonderful that the hostel is just located near the lake! But it's quite bored to stay at the hostel at night. In winter season, the hostel is locked at 11pm!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


83%

Perfect location for trips to the Langdale valley. Can't beat it for the price.


80%

Perfect location for access to the Langdale valley. Looking forward to my next next visit.


83%

Located right on the Lake so the location is good that way. The bar is good, but the place was pretty quiet when I was there. Staff said it did vary based on who was in. Good place to base if travelling around the Lake district for a few days


76%

the staffs made mistake that broke my locker and move my luggages without a notice, very bad experience! anyway the location is perfect and it is clean enough for backpackers to live.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


86%

Perfect location, nice staff, easy environment.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Couple 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


66%

too many kids running around

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (6 reviews)


86%

All the staff I encountered were very friendly and helpful. The building itself is a great warren of rooms and corridors in a fantasic location - although my room itself was a little bland and my metal bunk bed was very creaky. Shared showers and communal rooms were kept clean, my room was clean, surrounding grounds clean. Not enough parking. The iron wasn't working in the laundry - which I think is crucial, otherwise I would have given a higher rating. I'd stay there again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


93%

Great View from the Hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Taiwan
  • Female 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


90%

Excelent accomodation. really enjoyed our stay here, Can reconmmend to anyone. Downside is the drying room which could have done with a little bit more ventilation.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


83%

wA fantastic location with excellent amenities. We will come again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


76%

This place is in an excellent location but be prepared to pay for everything - wifi internet 8pound for 24hours, breakfast 5pound per person, non-membership fee 3pound per person and if you need towels that is extra too.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)


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  • 26 Dec 2011 (80%)
  • Breakfast could be cheaper, but well if you do not want to pay £5 just bring something with you as I have done.
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