Wayfarers Independent Hostel

Just spent 4 nights at the Wayfarers hostel in Penrith and I'm so glad I did. Very clean warm and welcoming establishment, very well run by helpful folks. The communal kitchen is a great idea as you can save money by buying your groceries at the Penrith Aldi (10 mins walk away?) and cook your own meals. It's also a nice opportunity to meet other "outdoors" guests who are staying there, over your morning (& complementary!) coffee for a little chinwag, sharing tips on good walks etc. It's also quite near the Penrith bus station where you can catch the X5 bus to Keswick (40 mins journey) for the beautiful Derwent water lake or as a good starting point for a trip to the rest of the Lakes. That bus journey alone is worth it for the stunning views! And the prices at Wayfarers are extremely good - definitely going back next year!!

We stayed for a mountain biking trip at nearby Whinlatter - a lovely hostel and perfect for our needs. It’s homely, clean, comfortable and in a great location. The staff were very welcoming and happy to help. Bike facilities and storage are great. Hopefully will be returning for another stay again soon!

We stayed here for one night as part of the C2C. Lockable bike storage with tools and equipment available, fully equipped roomy kitchen facilities, lounge with TV, comfortable twin room with en suite wet room, everything we needed and close to town centre, absolutely ideal, very clean accommodation.

We stayed here for two nights on our way to Scotland with our two daughters aged 7 and 4. The room was very clean and the beds were really comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed for making breakfast and there were lots of nice places to eat dinner nearby. The owners were very helpful and gave us lots of great tips on where to eat and places to go walking that would be suitable for the girls. A great stay, we would highly recommend.

Exceptional place to stay. We hired the entire hostel for a school trip and it was just perfect. Great kitchen and livingroom spaces to get the group together, clean and comfortable rooms, well located for the station, helpful staff. I would highly recommend this place.

Excellent stay, friendly helpful staff, clean room and lovely guests. Thank you!

5 of us stayed here for a wedding, and this accommodation surpassed all of our expectations. Staff were extremely welcoming and friendly (even allowing us to check in early). The beds were really comfy, and bathroom facilities were excellent. The room was really clean, and had access to kitchen amenities. Would not hesitate to stay here again if I was in Penrith.

Really great place. Friendly and informative welcome. The room was spotless and loved the little lights, phone holders and USB cables rigged up to the bunks