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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...
Kirk Yetholm
Kirk Yetholm, Scottish LowlandsNestling below a picturesque village green, Kirk Yetholm Friends of Nature House is a former village school that has been offering hostel-style accomm...
Rackwick
Rackwick, Scottish IslandsThis comfortable 3 star hostel is located in the scenic Rackwick Valley in the north of Hoy, overlooking Rackwick Bay....
Hoy
Hoy, Scottish IslandsThe Hoy Centre is set in the beautiful surroundings of Hoy, famous for its magnificent cliff scenery....
Braemar Youth Hostel
Braemar, Scottish HighlandsAn impressive former shooting lodge, Braemar Youth Hostel sits in extensive grounds in the heart of Cairngorms National Park and is a great base for e...
Prosen
Prosen, Scottish HighlandsGlen Prosen is one of the most beautiful of the Angus Glens, on the southernmost edge of the Cairngorms National Park. ...
Helmsdale
Helmsdale, Scottish HighlandsOffering a warm friendly welcome for visitors to this remote and beautiful area of Scotland....
Fort Augustus
Fort Augustus, Scottish HighlandsA multi-award winning hostel that delivers “Highland Hospitality” at its best. ...
Ratagan Youth Hostel
Ratagan, Scottish HighlandsSmall and intimate, Ratagan Youth Hostel is has a stunning lochside location with enviable views towards Skye....
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. ...
Callander
Callander , Scottish LowlandsSet in one of Callander’s oldest and most distinctive buildings, Callander Hostel offers a selection of private rooms and shared dorms (all of which a...
Berneray
Berneray, Scottish IslandsBerneray is a beautiful island with a small, friendly community of crofters and fishermen. ...
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...
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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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