Your home
from home
in the Lakes
Ideally situated in the iconic Langdale Valley, Elterwater Hostel is your home from home in the heart of the Lake District.
With access to the fells right from the front door and a focus on providing warm, homely accommodation at a great price, Elterwater Hostel makes a perfect base for cycling, walking and climbing trips, or simply a fantastic spot to escape to for a quiet break, whether on your own or with family and friends.
Operating as an independent family business since 2014, the Hostel has been welcoming guests since 1939, and can sleep up to 38 people in a variety of private or shared dorm rooms. Commended in the Great Outdoors Magazine Readers’ Awards 2026, Elterwater Hostel is a much loved base for exploring all that the Lake District has to offer.
Our longstanding team are all experts in the local area, and happy to recommend the best routes, and things to do, to help you make the most of your time in the Langdales and the wider Lake District National Park.
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Beautiful October walks from Elterwater Hostel
Even the greyest days come with breathtaking views. All this, right on our doorstep.
Another beautiful picture from @pete_savin1
Eleterwater hostel in beautiful autumn bloom
Can you name this tarn? And have you taken a dip in it??
What amazing groups we have had this month, from primary schools to poat grads it has been a blast!
Thank you to all our wonderful guests this September, it has really been a pleasure to host your events and we cant wait to see you all again
When the days get shorter but the views are still breathtaking
A great group this week from Cambridge University, it was an absolute pleasure to host your event and have you all @elterwaterhostel, thank you all for coming and we look forward to seeing you again
There are four well known bodies of water in this view, cab you name them all???
Thanks to our very own Alison for the beautiful picture
Where was this picture taken?
Come to elterwater hostel and explore endless breathtaking views
Can you work out where this picture was taken?
Just one of hundreds of amazing spots a stones throw away from elterwater hostel
