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title: "YHA Hawkshead, Ambleside: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "YHA Hawkshead in Ambleside: rated 8.4 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hostel · ★★★ · YHA England & Wales
# YHA Hawkshead

Roger Ground, Ambleside, United Kingdom

8.4 ·  Very good 62 reviews ·  #26 #26 of 29 in Ambleside ·  4.3/5 on Google, 461 reviews ·  1.7 Location score
## About YHA Hawkshead

YHA Hawkshead is a hostel in Roger Ground, Ambleside, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 62 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 7.8 km from the centre of Ambleside. The nearest airport, Teesside International Airport (MME), is 103 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

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

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

- **Rooms:** 20

- **Chain:** YHA England & Wales

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

Hawkshead [yha.org.uk](https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-hawkshead)

## How YHA Hawkshead scores

Better rated than 8% of hotels in Ambleside

-   Guest rating **8.4**
-   Location **1.7**
-   Beach access **0.0**

Ambleside average

## Rating on Google

4.3/5

461 Google reviews

-   5★52%
-   4★32%
-   3★10%
-   2★3%
-   1★3%

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

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **1.7**/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="">4.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 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="">103 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">232 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="">7.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Hawkshead Grammar School1.4 km
-   The National Trust1.5 km
-   National Trust - Hill Top1.9 km
-   Hill Top Cumbria2.0 km

## YHA Hawkshead: in detail

At YHA Hawkshead, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hostel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Complimentary parking is available for guests. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hostel. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms at YHA Hawkshead come furnished with linen service to cater to your needs and comfort. At YHA Hawkshead, select bathrooms are equipped with toiletries to enhance your comfort during your stay. A delightful breakfast is the perfect way to begin your day, and at YHA Hawkshead, you can always indulge in a scrumptious meal on-site. Allow your journey to be free from the pangs of hunger! On-site eateries offer delicious and accessible meal choices. An evening spent at hostel's bar can offer as much enjoyment as venturing out with your fellow travelers. At YHA Hawkshead, affordable refreshments are available 24/7 through the convenient vending machines on-site. Are you inclined to prepare your own dishes? You will surely appreciate having the on-site shared kitchen available.

### Compare

## Compare YHA Hawkshead with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [The Cuckoo Brow Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-cuckoo-brow-inn-ambleside/) Inn ★★★★ 2.7 km away
    
    7.9 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-cuckoo-brow-inn-ambleside-vs-yha-hawkshead-ambleside/)

## Questions about YHA Hawkshead

### How do guests rate YHA Hawkshead?

YHA Hawkshead has a guest rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 62 reviews, which is better than 8% of rated hotels in Ambleside.

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

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

### Does YHA Hawkshead include breakfast?

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

### Is there parking at YHA Hawkshead?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

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

The nearest airport, Teesside International Airport (MME), is 103 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does YHA Hawkshead have?

YHA Hawkshead has 20 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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