Signs of Summer
The forecast is in for the weekend and it's set to be a scorcher with temperatures set to rise - practically tropical for the Scottish climate! Make the most of your weekend and go hostelling!
Festival City
With an extensive range of private, en-suite and shared rooms at an affordable price, our Edinburgh hostels are the perfect base for you to explore the Fringe Festival!
Great for Groups!
We love groups and look forward to opening our doors to the best parts of Scotland for everyone to enjoy! We are proud to offer more than just a bed – try our hostels for a unique experience!
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For those looking to relax in their own space, we've got a wide range of private, family and en-suite rooms available in our hostels.
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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.
All of our youth hostels are VisitScotland accredited.
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Worth a Visit...
Rowardennan Lodge Youth Hostel
Rowardennan, Scottish LowlandsRowardennan Lodge Youth Hostel sits in an idyllic location on the banks of Loch Lomond with its own jetty and panoramic views across the loch....
Eday
Eday, Scottish IslandsEday is one of the wildest of the Northern Orkney islands. Wildlife thrives here and an on-island Ranger service offers guided walks and a large numbe...
Glasgow Youth Hostel
Glasgow, Scottish LowlandsGlasgow Youth Hostel offers four star VisitScotland accredited accommodation in a fabulous Victorian townhouse overlooking beautiful Kelvingrove Park ...
Lerwick, Islesburgh House Hostel
Lerwick, Scottish IslandsHead for Shetland, Britain’s most northerly island, and have an unforgettable holiday in a unique setting. Five-star Islesburgh House Hostel, in the c...
Prosen
Prosen, Scottish HighlandsGlen Prosen is one of the most beautiful of the Angus Glens, on the southernmost edge of the Cairngorms National Park. ...
Perth Youth Hostel
Perth, Scottish LowlandsHosted in the modern residences of Perth College UHI and open from mid-June until the end of August, Perth Youth Hostel offers a choice of single and ...
Kershader - Ravenspoint, Isle of Lewis
Kershader, Scottish IslandsRavenspoint is a family-friendly hostel in the heart of South Lochs, an area defined by the crystal clear waters of Loch Erisort to the north and the ...
Newton Stewart Youth Hostel
Newton Stewart, Minnigaff, Scottish LowlandsHoused in an old Victorian schoolhouse, Newton Stewart Youth Hostel is located in a quiet woodland area just five minutes from the picturesque market ...
Achmelvich Beach Youth Hostel
Achmelvich Beach, Scottish HighlandsAchmelvich Beach Youth Hostel sits on the NC500, beside a beautiful, sheltered white sandy beach, close to the iconic mountain of Suilven.This small a...
Lochranza Youth Hostel
Lochranza, Scottish IslandsSurrounded by hills on three sides, this four star VisitScotland accredited youth hostel sits in an attractive lochside village in the north of the Is...
Papa Westray, Isle of Orkney
Papa Westray, Scottish IslandsPapa Westray is one of the smallest islands in Orkney, off the far north coast of Scotland. ...
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...
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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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