Hostels in Cumbria - The Lake District 
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On this page, we have listed every city in Cumbria - The Lake District with backpacker hostels and budget-friendly stays. Hostelz.com makes it easy to find your ideal Cumbria - The Lake District hostel by comparing prices across major booking platforms. Save money while backpacking Cumbria - The Lake District and sleep comfortably on a budget.
All Backpacker Hostels in Cumbria - The Lake District
We have got you covered with a complete list of every hostel in Cumbria - The Lake District, across 14 cities! Not all cities have hostels, but many offer alternative budget options like guesthouses and affordable hotels. Use our filters to quickly find cities with hostels or other budget accommodations to simplify your trip planning.
All Cumbria - The Lake District hostels on a map
Alright, you are more the visual type? Planning your trip with a map is always handy.
Therefore, this map shows you all cities with hostels in Cumbria - The Lake District. It will help you to plan your trip. Just zoom in the map and click your destination for more details. Just so you know: If we do not have a hostel in a city, it is likely that there is no hostel in that city.
Our handwritten guide on Backpacking Cumbria - The Lake District
Lake District is a stunning mountainous region found in northwestern England. It is more than two thousand two hundred square kilometerss in area, is mainly national park, and covers an area stretching sixty-four kilometers from north to south and fifty-two kilometers from east to west and features dozens of great hostels. The area is known for its scenery and the many lakes (or waters as they are more commonly called) that give the area its name.
You can find many things to do in the area from hiking to shopping for local delights in the many villages to swinging through the trees on a zipline. Many authors and poets have also lived in the area over the years, including Beatrix Potter (who helped to stop the area from being developed) and William Wordsworth. Lake District is also home to England's tallest mountain, Scafell Pike, which peaks at just over three thousand two hundred feet. The area is also fairly accessible with a train station in the north at Carlisle and in the south at Windermere, with frequent buses running to and from the other villages so you can reach your hostel without needing a car.
There are many Lake District hostels to choose from in the area depending on your budget and what you want to see and do. Grasmere is a great place to stay if you want to be close to many hiking trails but still having the convenience of a village. There is also a frequent bus through the village and if you a fan of William Wordsworth, the museum dedicated to him is just down the road. Also do not miss the Grasmere Gingerbread shop. Derwentwater is a beautiful place to stay if you want to be situated on one of the many lakes whilst still being close to the village of Keswick, where you can get all your supplies. And Kendall is a great place to stay if you want all the conveniences of a big town or want to base yourself somewhere to explore the north and the south of Lake District from one location.
Handwritten by local expert for Cumbria - The Lake District hostels Keppers
Travel Tips for Cumbria - The Lake District - from the Community
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FAQ on Hostels in Cumbria - The Lake District
There is a lot of travel planning to do. So let us help you once again by putting together the frequently asked questions:
Finding Hostels and Prices
What hostel booking sites are best to use?
There is several hostel booking sites, such as Hostelworld.com, Hostelsclub.com and Booking.com. While every platform has its pros and cons, there is a universal truth you as a traveler should be aware of: Not a single booking site can always offer the best prices.
This is where Hostelz.com comes in. You can compare all major booking portals with one click.
For you as a traveler, Hostelz.com is the best booking site to actually save money.
How much are hostels in Cumbria - The Lake District?
Prices always vary, depending on various factors. Weekends tend to be more expensive, same goes for special holidays. Please also take into account local vaction time.
You can search for exacty hostel prices in Cumbria - The Lake District here on Hostelz.com. Pick your destination and pick a date. The system will track down the prices to give an idea of what budget and prices you can expect.
When to book hostels?
If you want to stay at the best hostels, it is a good idea to have your hostel booked around 1 month before you travel. For the regular hostels, booking one week before should be okay. Yet again, this always depends.
We dedicated a full article to the topic of when to book hostels.
Safety and Packing
Are hostels in Cumbria - The Lake District safe?
Generally speaking, hostels are as safe as you make them. We highly recommend always to bring your own padlock, using the lockers and taking care of your belongings. Make sure you pick a safe hostel, offering lockers and a safe location. Please always pay attention to the reviews; they can give you a great insight on what to expect and safety tips.
What to pack when staying in hostels?
There is a few basics you should always pack when staying in hostels.
There is more actually. We wrote a complete guide with more details. Read our full hostel packing list.