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title: "YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe, Ambleside | StayVersus"
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Hostel · ★★★★ · YHA England & Wales
# YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe

Grasmere, Ambleside, United Kingdom

8.8 ·  Excellent 51 reviews ·  #20 #20 of 29 in Ambleside ·  4.5/5 on Google, 365 reviews ·  3.9 Location score
## About YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe is a hostel in Grasmere, Ambleside, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 51 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 5.2 km from the centre of Ambleside. The nearest airport, Teesside International Airport (MME), is 104 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

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

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

- **Rooms:** 10

- **Chain:** YHA England & Wales

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 6

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## How YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe scores

Better rated than 32% of hotels in Ambleside

-   Guest rating **8.8**
-   Location **3.9**
-   Beach access **3.0**

Ambleside average

## Rating on Google

4.5/5

365 Google reviews

-   5★60%
-   4★29%
-   3★7%
-   2★1%
-   1★2%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

BarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **3.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **46**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **13**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **2**

<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="">2.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Teesside International Airport (MME)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">104 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">233 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="">Ambleside</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Allan Bank National Trust House410 m
-   William Wordsworth's grave600 m
-   Wordsworth Grasmere1.1 km
-   Dove Cottage1.1 km

## YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Experience the wonders of Ambleside with ease by utilizing the services provided at taxi. The hostel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with concierge service and luggage storage provided by the front desk services. During your stay at this fantastic hostel, experience comfort and warmth from the delightful on-site fireplace on those chilly days and nights. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundromat and laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain clean and accessible. The hostel is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For an elevated experience at hostel, select rooms are equipped with linen service to improve your stay. Each morning at YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hostel to enhance your experience. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar. Experience unparalleled comfort as groceries can be brought right to your room at YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe through their distinctive delivery assistance. Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the hostel at its BBQ facilities.

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## Questions about YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe

### How do guests rate YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe?

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe has a guest rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 51 reviews, which is better than 32% of rated hotels in Ambleside.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe?

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

### Does YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe include breakfast?

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

### Is there parking at YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe from the airport?

The nearest airport, Teesside International Airport (MME), is 104 km away in a straight line.

### Is YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.1 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe have?

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe has 10 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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