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title: "YHA Borrowdale, Keswick: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "YHA Borrowdale in Keswick: rated 8.7 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hostel · ★★★★ · YHA England & Wales
# YHA Borrowdale

Longthwaite, Keswick, United Kingdom

8.7 ·  Very good 46 reviews ·  #22 #22 of 25 in Keswick ·  2.0 Location score
## About YHA Borrowdale

YHA Borrowdale is a hostel in Longthwaite, Keswick, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 46 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking. It is 9.1 km from the centre of Keswick. The nearest airport, Isle of Man Airport (IOM), is 108 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 17:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 22

- **Chain:** YHA England & Wales

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

Longthwaite, Borrowdale

## How YHA Borrowdale scores

Better rated than 7% of hotels in Keswick

-   Guest rating **8.7**
-   Location **2.0**
-   Beach access **0.0**

Keswick average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   Minibar

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **2.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **0**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **0**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Isle of Man Airport (IOM)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">108 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">242 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Keswick</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

## YHA Borrowdale: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at YHA Borrowdale. Discovering Keswick becomes even more accessible, thanks to the taxi amenities provided at the hostel. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. During your stay at this fantastic hostel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as concierge service and luggage storage. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain fresh and accessible. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hostel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At YHA Borrowdale, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Elevate your experience at hostel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service, ensuring a more pleasant stay for you. In select rooms at the hostel, mini bar is available for those moments when it seems necessary. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at YHA Borrowdale. Begin your day feeling refreshed and invigorated as you enjoy a delightful cup of quality coffee available at the cafe situated within the hostel. At the hostel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. Enjoy an entertaining evening with your fellow travelers at the hostel's bar. At YHA Borrowdale, visitors have the option to receive groceries directly in their accommodation, ensuring outstanding comfort and simplicity when it comes to meals. At the hostel, discerning guests can also enjoy on-site culinary facilities like shared kitchen tailored to their preferences.

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## Questions about YHA Borrowdale

### How do guests rate YHA Borrowdale?

YHA Borrowdale has a guest rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 46 reviews, which is better than 7% of rated hotels in Keswick.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at YHA Borrowdale?

Check-in starts at 17:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does YHA Borrowdale include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at YHA Borrowdale?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is YHA Borrowdale from the airport?

The nearest airport, Isle of Man Airport (IOM), is 108 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does YHA Borrowdale have?

YHA Borrowdale has 22 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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