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With youth hostels across Scotland, we offer great value, flexible accommodation, expert local knowledge and a warm welcome for anyone wishing to experience the real Scotland. From cities to islands, beaches and mountains and all points in between!
With a great mix of private, en-suite and shared rooms, we’re the perfect choice for groups, families and backpackers looking to explore the real Scotland.
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Worth a Visit...
Loch Ossian Youth Hostel
Loch Ossian, Scottish HighlandsSitting on the southern shore of Loch Ossian, this traditional but homely eco-hostel makes a perfect base for hillwalkers looking to explore the remot...
Broadford Youth Hostel
Broadford, Scottish IslandsWith beautiful coastal and mountain views, Broadford Youth Hostel makes a good base for exploring the Isle of Skye....
Inveraray
Inveraray, Scottish LowlandsOur small and friendly hostel offers self-catering accommodation for guests in both shared and private rooms. It's situated in the pleasant town of In...
Stirling Youth Hostel
Stirling, Scottish LowlandsFour star VisitScotland accredited Stirling Youth Hostel is set in the grounds of stunning Erskine Church, just a short walk from historic Stirling Ca...
Newtonmore, Cairngorms Adventure Centre
Newtonmore , Scottish HighlandsCraigower Lodge nestles in a quiet location in Newtonmore, a small village in the Cairngorms National Park, with easy access to the mountains, forests...
Glasgow Youth Hostel
Glasgow, Scottish LowlandsGlasgow Youth Hostel offers four star VisitScotland accredited accommodation in a fabulous Victorian townhouse overlooking beautiful Kelvingrove Park ...
Comrie Croft
Comrie Croft, Scottish LowlandsScotland's award-winning Mountain Biking and Hiking Hostel, the Croft is a farmstead conversion nestled at the foot of a mountain (Ben Chonzie), and a...
Hoy
Hoy, Scottish IslandsThe Hoy Centre is set in the beautiful surroundings of Hoy, famous for its magnificent cliff scenery....
Invergarry, Saddle Mountain Hostel
Invergarry, Scottish HighlandsSaddle Mountain Hostel is a small and friendly hostel sleeping up to 24 people. Centrally located in the Great Glen at Invergarry, it's on the Inverga...
Edinburgh Metro
Edinburgh Metro, Scottish LowlandsOpen 5 July – 25 August...
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
Cairngorm Lodge, Scottish HighlandsCairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel is a former shooting lodge in the heart of Cairngorms National Park, seven miles from Aviemore with stunning views toward...
Glen Affric Youth Hostel
Glen Affric, Scottish HighlandsA finalist in TGO Magazine’s Hostel or Bunkhouse of the Year 2018, Glen Affric Youth Hostel is unique and remote. ...
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Aberdeen Youth Hostel
This four-star VisitScotland accredited youth hostel is located in the desirable west end of Aberdeen with excellent transport links to the city centre. Refurbished in 2018 and highly commended by VisitScotland, it’s an ideal choice for leisure and business travellers alike.
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