2-Star Hotels in Penrith

With a stay at YHA Helvellyn - Hostel in Penrith, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Ullswater and Glenridding Sailing Centre. This hostel is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Lake Windermere and 20.4 mi (32.9 km) from Lodore Falls.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area. Additional features at this hostel include barbecue grills and bike storage.At YHA Helvellyn - Hostel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

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!!

Firstly the staff were friendly and efficient, secondly the hotel allowed us to have dinner as a non resident, that’s where the positives ended I’m afraid. We had to pay in advance for the meal and as we went along for drinks, very unusual. Where our true disappointment came was from the quality of the food. Our starter of garlic mushrooms on garlic bread was returned as it was too over powering with garlic. The salmon roulade was adequate. The roast beef was well cooked and quite tender, the vegetables and potatoes had been around too long and lacked flavour and freshness. The stir fry chicken was a poor imitation of the real thing, while it was edible, it was quite bland. Further disappointment came with the deserts, very poor cheesecake, soggy base and rubbery filling. Even the chocolate ice cream had no flavour, just coloured frozen water. It felt like the food was aimed at guests (tourists) who didn’t have a choice and would never be returning anyway. Would recommend the White Lion pub as an alternative in Patterdale.

With a stay at Herdwick Inn in Penrith, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute drive of Lake District National Park and Gowbarrow Fall. This golf inn is 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Ullswater and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Rookin House Activity Centre.This inn features complimentary bicycle rentals nearby, rock climbing nearby, and ziplining nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby and mountain biking nearby.Enjoy a meal at Herdwick Inn or snacks in the inn's coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include express check-out and coffee/tea in a common area. Planning an event in Penrith? This inn has facilities measuring 25 square feet (2 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains and printers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Stayed here several times, even a couple of times when they had only just re opened following each of the Covid lockdowns and always enjoyed, had a fab welcome and the rooms are clean. Not saying its perfect for everyone as some of you will not be a fan of the gold and red decor in the rooms , reception and corridors. But its not shabby its just old fashioned. The bathrooms are moden and the bar and restaurant have had a face lift with a not ultra moden colour scheme of cream and blue but it suits the building style. Dont expect spa, gym or pool and dont expect room service or cocktails. But you will always get a warm and friendly welcome and service. The setting is off the beat and track , but worth finding this gem, at the side of the woods , with stream running over waterfall and rock oh and keep your eyes peeled for red squirrels. Food is good at breakfast though no veggie sausages which some did complain about, food is good value in the evening though a limited choice of 4 starters 4 mains and 4 puds including a veggie option. Yorkshire portions for the main and loads of veg. Bar prices higher than pub prices but not that bad for a hotel.

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available.The hotel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. The hotel is completely smoke-free. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hotel to enhance your experience.

A very comfortable historic and traditional hotel that ticked all the boxes for our lovely stay in the centre of Penrith. Our room was fine, bed comfy, shower great. Big tick for Elemis shower gel and shampoo dispensers! WiFi worked better in the (large) lounge. There is a car park behind the hotel but short-stay spaces in front of the hotel for unloading. They give you a disk for the one-hour parking and a map to navigate the one way system to end up in the car park right behind. Food was fine and there are also some nice restaurants locally- we liked Gianni and Four and Twenty.

I stayed at the Station Hotel after arriving in Penrith off a late-ish train. The customer service was great - a member of staff rang while I was on the train to explain how to enter after hours, and when I had trouble, another member of staff was at the end of the phone to help out. However, the single room I had at the back of the hotel was not clean - the bedding and shower had been freshened up, but the secondary glazing had fallen down, there was mold on the curtains, grit and crumbs on the carpet and chest of drawers, and stale milk and spilled coffee grains on the shelf with a dirty mug. The extractor fan from the kitchens below was also so loud all night that it was hard to sleep even with earplugs. For the same price as a Travelodge and more than a room at the YHA, I would definitely recommend staying elsewhere.

Love the location, the views from the hotel & dining room. The restaurant was good, young inexperienced staff that very very nice but a little clumsy. Checkin receptionist was very curt, but check out person the following day was lovely. All in all, loved staying here again. Beautifully peaceful

At Norcroft Mark and Paula offer welcoming and comfortable accommodation with a seamless efficiency. Some of furnishings and decor may be a little dated, but they have only been there for 3 months. The rooms are very clean and comfortable and you won't get better value. Mark went above and beyond to accommodate my unpredictable work schedule during my time in Cumbria. On the first night when I arrived late, Paula's homemade muffin was a lovely touch and exactly what I didn't realise I needed. On the day I checked out, I ended up working later than expected, so I messaged Mark to see if they could accommodate me for an extra night. They were full, but late at night and with less than an hour's notice, they prepared a room they don't normally let out. Proper customer service at it's finest! Breakfast is pre-ordered, vegetarian only and served in your room. I did miss my bacon initially, but the breakfast was so delicious that I soon forgot about bacon. Compared to the usual awkward shuffle around a buffet that has been sitting out for ages, I really enjoyed how relaxed and civilised it was to have a freshly cooked breakfast at the table in the comfort of my room. I would not hesitate to recommend Norcroft for a personal, thoughtful and great value place to stay in the Penrith area. Thanks again Mark and Paula for putting up with me with such care!