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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...
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
Cairngorm Lodge, Scottish HighlandsPlease note – We are continuing to modernise our hostels and work will be carried out on the externals of Cairngorm Lodge from June to October. Our on...
Tobermory Youth Hostel
Tobermory, Scottish IslandsLocated on the main street, surrounded by shops, galleries, bars and restaurants, Tobermory Youth Hostel is one of the many brightly painted buildings...
Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel
Gairloch Sands, Scottish HighlandsA lochside lodge, sitting on the northern shore of Loch Gairloch, with magnificent sea and mountain views and easy access to fantastic sandy beaches....
Fort Augustus
Fort Augustus, Scottish HighlandsA multi-award winning hostel that delivers “Highland Hospitality” at its best. ...
Rackwick
Rackwick, Scottish IslandsThis comfortable 3 star hostel is located in the scenic Rackwick Valley in the north of Hoy, overlooking Rackwick Bay....
Crianlarich Youth Hostel
Crianlarich, Scottish HighlandsSet amidst stunning mountains, at the halfway point on the West Highland Way, Crianlarich Youth Hostel is the perfect base for anyone looking to explo...
Applecross, Hartfield House
Applecross, Scottish HighlandsHartfield House is a Visit Scotland 4 Star hostel, set back from main North Coast 500 road, nestled amongst the mountainous landscape, shady trees, an...
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel
Port Charlotte Islay, Scottish IslandsHoused in a former distillery warehouse in the centre of the village, Port Charlotte Youth Hostel sits next to a safe sandy beach and boasts wonderful...
Ratagan Youth Hostel
Ratagan, Scottish HighlandsSmall and intimate, Ratagan Youth Hostel is has a stunning lochside location with enviable views towards Skye....
Glasgow Metro
Glasgow Metro, Scottish LowlandsSummer only...
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 Central Youth Hostel
Edinburgh Central, Scottish LowlandsFive star VisitScotland accredited hostel accommodation in the city centre, close to major transport links and ideally positioned for exploring Scotla...
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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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