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The 10 Best Hostels in Coniston, UK

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YHA Holly How offers dormitory-style accommodation in Coniston, a 10-minute drive from Hawkshead, Ambleside. It has a games room, a restaurant serving evening meals, and offers free parking on site.

Guests can go walking, cycling, and canoeing in the surrounding area, and there are mountains nearby. There are scenic trails for mountain biking, as well as opportunities for sailing.

The room was spacious, with storage boxes provided under the beds. Multiple showers and bathrooms. Rooms cleaned daily. Great location to hiking nearby.

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8.5
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362 reviews
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The Beatrix Potter Gallery is located in nearby Hawkshead, and Lake Windermere is only a 10-minute drive from YHA Hawkshead. The lush greenery of Grizedale Forest is just outside the hostel, home to excellent mountain biking trails and a Go Ape! treetop adventure course.

The yurt (bell tent) was great! Beautiful location.

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8.5
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1,045 reviews
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In the Lake District village of Elterwater, the independent Elterwater Hostel offers dormitories and private rooms, with a communal lounge and dining area. Nestled in Langdale Valley, this hostel also boasts free WiFi, home-cooked food, cycle storage and is also just 2 minutes’ walk from the local pub.

I had a great stay at Elterwater Hostel! The staff was extremely friendly & welcoming and the Hostel itself is a lovely place. There is a big common and dining room, which is very cozy. The kitchen is very spacious and well equipped. It is also very clean (haven't seen anything comparable in any other hostel so far), so are the rooms and bathroom facilities. All over, I would really recommend Elterwater Hostel and would love to come back anytime! Also the breakfast is really good! The Hostel is also very well located. That means if you aren't traveling by car you can still easily reach many hiking destinies, which are either directly around the corner or just a bus ride away. There is a bus stop within two minutes walking distance of the Hostel.

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9.3
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160 reviews
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Set in a grand Victorian mansion, YHA Langdale is a National Trust property with leafy grounds, cosy log fires and a restaurant. The Lake District hostel is situated between Elterwater and Grasmere.

The bright and airy rooms feature modern bunk beds, and some have a private bathroom. The YHA also features a TV lounge and games room, and the balcony terrace has scenic views of Windermere.

Fantastic accommodation all around. In an old British mansion

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8.5
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205 reviews
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Some bedrooms have views across both the lake and the Langdale Pikes. This hostel offers private rooms with en-suite or allocated shared bathrooms..

Ambleside village is a 10-minute walk from the YHA hostel. It has a selection of quaint tea rooms, artisan shops and country pubs.

this is probably the best hostel we stayed so far. free parking in front of the property. good restaurant. excellent view. great location. Great price as well.

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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.
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Hostels that guests love in Coniston

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    8.3
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    Great location
    J
    Family with young children
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
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    Clean hostel, comfortable bed, user friendly kitchen, good atmosphere, friendly staff, free car park
    Wing Ka
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  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
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    Lovely hostel with friendly staff and options for dinner upon arrival. Great value for money and good stop off if you're walking the Cumbria Way. Theres a lovely little lounge area downstairs where you can cosy up with a book as well as grab a drink. Breakfast was a tenner but worth it and they accommodated me with veggie sausages 😁
    Laura
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £172.50
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
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    Beautiful room, bed was so comfortable, nicely furnished. Stayed in the triple room with a double and single bed. Loved it . Wish our stay had been longer Great location
    Joanne
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £135.66
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
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    Great location, friendly staff. Pub serves good food.
    Rebecca
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £172.50
    8.8
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    great location
    Kathryn
    Family with young children
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    8.3
    Scored 8.3
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    Breakfast was good great location
    Mitchell
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £138
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
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    Great location. Clean, good value for Money. Host is very friendly and helpful. Definitely would stay again and recommend to friends.
    Liz
    Family with young children
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    8.3
    Scored 8.3
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    Great location and as we had a canoe easy access to lake.
    David
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £130
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
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     · 525 reviews
    Safe environment great location good value for money
    Colin
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