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Hostel YHA Buttermere

Buttermere, Buttermere, CA13 9XA (show map)

8.4

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Hostel Overview

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.
For making your own meals, YHA Buttermere also has a self-catering kitchen. Local ales and wines are served in the bar/restaurant.
Walks of all levels start from Buttermere village, which is in a quieter area of the Lake District. Red squirrels and woodpeckers can often be spotted in the grounds.
You can park for free, and store bicycles on site. There is also a drying room for wet clothes.

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4 Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

This room has heating and a shared bathroom.

Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

This dorm has heating and a shared bathroom.

Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

This dorm has heating and a shared bathroom.

2 Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

This room has heating and a shared bathroom.

6 Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

This dorm has heating and a shared bathroom.

8 Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

The dormitory room features heating, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 8 beds.

4 Bed Double Landpod - enter dates to see room photos

The tent includes a shared bathroom fitted with a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

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Facilities of YHA Buttermere

General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Private parking, WiFi everywhere

Activities
Cycling, Hiking

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Bar, Packed lunches, Restaurant, Vending machine (drinks)

Common areas
Garden, Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area

Cleaning services
Laundry

Miscellaneous
Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Heating, Linen, Shared Bathroom, Shower, Toilet

Last updated: 8 May 2026 - Update now

Hotel Policies

Check-In
From 17:00:00 hours

Check-Out
Untill 10:00:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
Please note that discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hostelling International as part of this booking.
Please note that this property does not accept group bookings for 16 people or more.
Stays exceeding 14 consecutive nights at this property will not be allowed.
Please note that all adult guests need to provide a valid ID with matching name and address at check-in.
Towels are not included in the rate. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge or bring their own.
Please contact the property to confirm the availability of accessible rooms before booking.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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8.4

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310 verified reviews

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Andrew

“Perfect hostel experience, exceeded my expectation.”

10.0

06 May 2026

Lovely building well maintained, helpful polite and pleasant staff, comfortable bed, plenty of toilets and showers, lovely cooked breakfast, great location.

Neil

“Wonderful, supported by helpful and friendly staff ❤️”

10.0

21 Apr 2026

Perfect location, comfortable and quiet..views stunning.

Paul

“Great hostel, definitely stay again”

8.0

17 Apr 2026

Great staff, great location, surprisingly comfy beds and good breakfast.

Laura

“Interesting and memorable. Enjoy walk down to waterfall in the evening”

8.0

19 Jan 2026

The location and the view. Our first YHA experience as a family.

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Hostel YHA Buttermere

Buttermere, Buttermere, CA13 9XA (show map)

Hostel Overview

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4 Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

2 Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

6 Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

8 Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

4 Bed Double Landpod - enter dates to see room photos

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“Wonderful, supported by helpful and friendly staff ❤️”

“Great hostel, definitely stay again”

“Interesting and memorable. Enjoy walk down to waterfall in the evening”

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Hostel YHA Buttermere

Buttermere, Buttermere, CA13 9XA (show map)

Hostel Overview

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Rooms List

4 Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

2 Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

6 Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

8 Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

4 Bed Double Landpod - enter dates to see room photos

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“Perfect hostel experience, exceeded my expectation.”

“Wonderful, supported by helpful and friendly staff ❤️”

“Great hostel, definitely stay again”

“Interesting and memorable. Enjoy walk down to waterfall in the evening”

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