Affordable Youth Hostels in Keswick for Adventurous Souls

Surrounded by lovely greenery in the heart of vibrant Keswick center, YHA Keswick is just a 10-minute walk from Lake Derwentwater. It features a restaurant and self-catering kitchen. YHA Keswick is set within a picturesque house on the banks of the River Greta. Keswick’s unique shops and restaurants are all within 15 minutes’ walk. Guests can rent a boat on Derwentwater, or enjoy a walk up Skiddaw Mountain, 10 minutes’ drive away. Guests can make use of the self-catering kitchen and dining room at YHA Keswick. A small shop is also available for guests. Wi-Fi access is available, along with luggage storage. The majority of rooms contain bunk beds.

- "Good value! Clean and well located!" - "Wonderful hostel with friendly service" - "Excellent" - "Great location, affordable and clean" - "Brilliant stay — excellent value and really clean hostel. Will be back!" - "I’d go back tomortow , My son and I are planning a trip already to tick off our next Wainright x" - "Excellent as always" - "Great value, friendly vibe, perfect home base for hikes!" - "Just a great 👍 stay thanks"

Hostel in Keswick with a coffee shop and a restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a meeting room and an arcade/game room are onsite.
Limited housekeeping is available.
YHA Keswick - Hostel offers 26 accommodations. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Best place to stay for a quick Keswick break. Staff great and beer lovely!" - "I liked the warm welcome with tea/coffee available. Excellent breakfasts! " - "Staff were nice, bike locking out back albeit a bit busy, devent price and have a bar/cafe on site. Great value for money!" - "Blown away by the place. First time in YHA and we will return. Amazing facilities. Superb location. Beautiful views. Fantastic staff. Can’t rate it enough. We had a private room with shared shower and WC (also never done this before) and it was brilliant! "

Located in the market town of Keswick in the heart of the Lake District National Park, Denton House Hostel is just a 5-minute stroll from Keswick Leisure Center. With free WiFi and free parking, Keswick Museum and Art Gallery and Cumberland Pencil Museum are also less than a mile away. Each room has access to shared bathrooms with a shower. Extras include a washing machine, a barbecue and bed linen. At Denton House Hostel there is a garden, barbecue facilities and a shared kitchen. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, a shared lounge and laundry facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking. The hostel is 1.1 miles from Derwentwater and the Theater by the Lake. Go Ape Whinlatter Forest Park is 5.3 miles away.

- "Great stay" - "Lovely hostel with a fantastic host" - "Convenient location for walking and amenities" - "Would stay again!" - "Denton was exceptionally clean. The staff were all very nice and helpful. Christina was a pleasure. When I return to Kes" - "Friendly" - "Great people, massive convenience and good standards" - "Lovely hostel in a beautiful location" - "Nice apart from the droning extractor fan going all night"

Set by a river, this Lakeland YHA in Borrowdale Valley has fine mountain views and an informal atmosphere. Enjoy family-friendly walks, laundry facilities and hot meals. YHA Borrowdale is a recommended stop on Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk. Bustling Keswick is about 7 miles away. On site you will find a cycle store and free parking. Indoor activities including a games room and TV lounge. Cumbrian ales and fresh meals are available, plus cozy log fires in winter. Whinlatter Forestry Center is 10 miles away and offers a Go Ape course as well as walking and mountain-biking trails. The majority of rooms contain bunk beds.

- "Great fun as always at the YHA." - "Better than i had expected" - "Clean and peaceful" - "Surprisingly great" - "Really ideal, good value. Will return." - "This exceeded my expectations. If I was not able to book a private room I probably wouldn’t have boo" - "Worth staying!!!!" - "Great place to stay on the coast to coast path" - "Family walking weekend break" - "Lovely gem of a hostel. Definitely worth the money!"

Located in Threlkeld, 7.4 miles from Derwentwater, The White Horse Inn Bunkhouse has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 14 miles of Askham Hall. Free WiFi is available and Buttermere is 16 miles away. World of Beatrix Potter is 25 miles from the hostel, while Lake Windermere is 26 miles from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 73 miles away.

- "Solo traveller" - "Great people great food great price" - "Simple but excellent accommodation. Superb pub next dppr." - "Great place to stay when planning to walk up Blencathra, only a short 10 minute drive to Keswick to." - "Cheap getaway" - "Always love this place - Blencathra on the doorstep one of the best hills in the lakes" - "Comfortable stay in beautiful surroundings" - "The stay was pleasant, lots of choices of walks from accomodation and relaxed place"

Located in Thirlmere, Fisher-gill Camping Barn offers free onsite parking and a terrace. Set within the Lake District National Park, the hostel is at the foot of the Helvellyn Mountains and just 5 miles from Keswick. With mountain views, the 10-bed dormitory room has a fireplace and a bathroom with free toiletries. Guests at Fisher-gill Camping Barn have access to a shared kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and a refrigerator. An array of activities can be enjoyed in the area surrounding the Fisher-gill Camping Barn, including cycling and hiking. Grasmere is just 7 miles away.

- "By the far the best budget travel option in Keswick."